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I don't agree, some jobs are what I would consider protected. Particularly, when they are literally wearing their main job uniform and exercising their same po

by Daviey 3y ago

I don't agree, some jobs are what I would consider protected. Particularly, when they are literally wearing their main job uniform and exercising their same powers! For example, in the UK the Police are technically servants of the crown, and are prohibited from industrial action / striking - this means there are different from a regular job. Do you feel members of the military should be allowed to have weekend jobs, particularly roles that benefit from their main job.. such as being a mercenary? Comparably, I would be shocked in an SEC official would be allowed to have a 'side-gig' working in finance. Same as there are conventions on the business interests that US presidents are allowed to have.

s1artibartfast 3y ago
Yes military and SEC are and should be free to moonlight. It is extremely common for military to have two jobs, especially the military reserve. The only provision is that they can't have conflicts of interest.
- Daviey 3y ago
  Are they allowed to wear their military uniform at the side gig and exercise privilege given to them in a private paying role?
  - s1artibartfast 3y ago
    Im not sure what the rules about uniforms are, and for the record, I dont think cops should wear uniforms when moonlighting either. Military do retain many privileges in private roles. For example, having a verified secret security clearance is often a big advantage in a second occupation in private industry. With respect to police, I assume the "privilege" is being able to act as an off duty cop and make arrests. This is a ability the people have given cops because we want them to do it. It is a good thing if they arrest a dangerous person off duty. This brings us back to the problem. We shouldn't have laws on the books requiring the employment of off duty cops. If a company really needs someone with police power, they should contract with the police department. If they dont needed it, they should be free to contract with whom they choose. A bouncer or traffic director does not need the ability to arrest people.
  - microtherion 3y ago
    That would make things interesting if you hire, e.g., military personnel stationed at an ICBM launch site…

by Daviey 3y ago

s1artibartfast 3y ago

Yes military and SEC are and should be free to moonlight. It is extremely common for military to have two jobs, especially the military reserve. The only provision is that they can't have conflicts of interest.

Daviey 3y ago
Are they allowed to wear their military uniform at the side gig and exercise privilege given to them in a private paying role?
- s1artibartfast 3y ago
  Im not sure what the rules about uniforms are, and for the record, I dont think cops should wear uniforms when moonlighting either. Military do retain many privileges in private roles. For example, having a verified secret security clearance is often a big advantage in a second occupation in private industry. With respect to police, I assume the "privilege" is being able to act as an off duty cop and make arrests. This is a ability the people have given cops because we want them to do it. It is a good thing if they arrest a dangerous person off duty. This brings us back to the problem. We shouldn't have laws on the books requiring the employment of off duty cops. If a company really needs someone with police power, they should contract with the police department. If they dont needed it, they should be free to contract with whom they choose. A bouncer or traffic director does not need the ability to arrest people.
- microtherion 3y ago
  That would make things interesting if you hire, e.g., military personnel stationed at an ICBM launch site…