Moonlighting is having a second job that your boss or the company you work for does not know about. It can be a great work at home job.
Some organizations are very strict about moonlighting. They are of the view that once you sign their Employment Contract your time on and off the job belongs to them. This can be debatable as the view is that the organization should and does not have control over your personal time, and you should not be involved in any product or service that competes with your primary job, which is why most people opt for a work at home job.
Advantages of Moonlighting
1. Provides additional income which can be used for short and long term goals.
2. Increases your knowledge and networking skills, which may help with your primary job.
3. Provides some sense of emotional satisfaction e.g if you have a hobby which is financially rewarding like some aspect of the music industry.
4. It can be a great work at home job where you can involve your other family members if you choose.
5. Provides a backup if you have to leave your primary job.
Disadvantages of Moonlighting
1. It can be a challenge to balance both jobs.
2. Base on the details of your Employment Contract concerning moonlighting you can lose your primary job if the company finds out about your moonlighting.
3. It can be very time consuming eating away at your personal time for family.
Some known moonlighting jobs:
a. Teacher
b. Coach
c. Music Teacher
d. Part of a Music Band
e. Product Distribution – this is a huge industry that provides good returns and is expanding everyday as more people look for work at home options. This is the best work at home option you can consider for moonlighting:
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLFIe5eYF5k&feature=youtu.be. Email me – joseylifeline@gmail.com after you watch the video.
There is nothing wrong with moonlighting if you do some proper planning:
Know why you want a second job.
Review your company’s policy concerning moonlighting or second jobs.
Make sure you are not competing with your company’s products or services.
As much as possible avoid targeting your company’s clients.
Be discreet about targeting people on the job.
Plan your time properly so that you have quality time for family.
Be sure to review your moonlighting job selection properly.
Once you have selected your second job. Work at it and give it time to blossom.
I would be happy to know your thoughts on this – Email me – joseylifeline@gmail.com after you watch the video.