Overemployed

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I have my regular 9-5, but was wondering how to get started OE-ing. I’m open to working 5-midnight and even overnights but it seems that jobs aren’t getting back to me. Is there tips I should do to al… more

Anyone in Human Resources doing OE. What kind of roles are you in?

Moving in the shadows is essential in overemployment. That could mean freezing your online professional biography, "editing" your resume or perhaps even omitting some details on your resume.

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So if you hibernate your LinkedIn how do you apply for jobs? Or do I not hibernate my LinkedIn and just keep J2 off of it?

Depending on the industry, and as a W-2 employee, you may not have many options for overemployment, although as a contractor, you have much more.

A contractor has more flexibility with accepting projects and negot… more

Not that long ago, a friend told me to stay humble after I told her that I have extra income. At first, I was surprised and then I realized that it was pretty good advice.

No matter your reason for be… more

Rules for thee and not for me. Most of us "worker bees" that are overemployed move in the shadows. Some as W-2 employees and some as contractors.

In the corporate world, some executive officers may be c… more

What would you do? Imagine if you will that you have a special set of skills. You already have 2 jobs (W-2) and you have an opportunity to contract (1099) for a higher pay than the 2 jobs combined.

The contract re… more

Since you shouldn't talk about OE, you should also not discuss FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). So many secrets and yet so many struggles.

Let's say you discover an unbelievable opp… more

Starting OE in 2 weeks. Any advice and tips? I have a MX series mouse, keyboard and webcam. Also have an ultra wide 49 inch monitor any suggestions or improvements?

Let's talk about the overlords and not your immediate supervisor. For me, there have been a lot of changes in "leadership" over the years - some good and some bad.

I never really paid muc… more

There are times when the responsibilities of multiple jobs can make time pass quickly. I have had times when I have become distracted and lose focus, so time seems to be dragging.

Everyone has their own way to res… more

ZERO luck getting anyone to look at my resume for a J2. I have never had a problem. Anyone else having these issues. I have 16 years of experience but mainly focused on tech and non tech project manag… more

What to do with holidays? Tomorrow is MLK day and some, but not all companies are closed for not a day off, but a day on.

If you are overemployed, one or more of your employers may be closed, but do yo… more

As once famously said, know when to hold them and know when to fold them. Part of planning for OE is setting goals, but is an exit plan included?

As an example, you are making as much money as possible… more

Recommendations of software or things you do to automate either work or personal tasks to free up time overall or stay more organized? I’m going to start preparing to get J2 by figuring out how to be … more

Do you really need a clearly defined goal with OE? I don't think you do, but a general idea of your "why" can provide some guidance.

I read an article that said if you don't have a c… more

Question on OE

Hi All!

New to this. So a bit of a dilemma. Been doing a lot of research and I sent a email to TWN to freeze my data. How do I freeze Lexis Nexis now? As when I looked it up there is no option to fre… more

Why are the first few weeks of January so exhausting? I didn't take a break from my jobs over the holidays, so I should not be this tired on a Wednesday! Perhaps the reason is that we are in the winter months… more

Let's talk about retirement and OE. You are working multiple jobs to reach your goals and your current schedule keeps you occupied for the better part of each day.

Now you are at the point that you can walk aw… more

I have a full time gig but recently had an interview for a temp 14 week position 1099. The first question they asked me was if I was going to leave my full time role and why do I want to go from FT to… more

Running on a tank that is half-full is never healthy. Even if you go into OE with the intention of it being temporary, so you can reach your goal of financial freedom, a new home, or early retirement.

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We all agree that talking about OE is not cool, but you may be faced with a project that requires a group effort. You may find yourself spending more time than you care with co-workers. Where would yo… more

Choices are important over which you have complete control. You decide how many jobs you will have, you decide how many projects to undertake, and you decide how your future is built.

If an employer is… more

I have always said family first. I have been challenged this week with my in-laws and my parent, which caused me to step away from my jobs. On top of caring for both, including 3 days in the hospital, I have igno… more

What a weird week it has been. A holiday smack in the middle of the week and the decision to work before or after or both with a break. The beauty of overemployment is to decide whether to work all or some of you… more

I want to do OE. But I’m scared about if I ever need to find another job then how would it look on my background check. Will it show that I had 2 jobs and wouldn’t that get me in trouble so I wouldn’t… more

A micromanaging supervisor is never a good thing, because the employees are always looking over their shoulder. Even if not overemployed, the constant stress of oversight becomes too much to bear.

If l… more

Producing quality results is more important than the time spent, which is an advantage to successful overemployment. If you are skilled at what you do, your employer may not be concerned if you have other jobs.more

As an independent contractor, you may have more flexibility with your schedule and ultimately, the ability to fulfill more than one contract at a time. You don't need to pledge loyalty or work a designated a… more

There are so many ways to describe overemployed people: job juggler, monetary mercenary, but mostly thief. I read an article describing how the author was surprised that the people interviewed were decent people.

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The fear of one of your employers discovering you are overemployed may always be present. As long as you complete your projects, provide quality work, and keep your head down, your worries may be few.

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I am trying to find a second job that I can do while on the phones with my current job. What should I look into? My phones job is steady but gives room to work. I need a non Phone job. Maybe a contrac… more

Everyone learns differently. Some people read and look at the pretty pictures, while other take the hand-on approach. One would hope that whatever skill or skills you may learn, it stays with you throughout your… more

This year is odd for so many reasons, but mostly because Christmas & New Year's day is right smack in the middle of the week. How are you approaching your overemployment for the next 2 weeks? Are you taking vacation … more

If you were to search the topic of overemployment, the results range from the good, the bad and the ugly. Of course, everyone is an expert, but what really matters is the amount of intestinal fortitude you posses… more

I wonder how many people commit to one company for the better part of their "working life". While working, one can increase skills, develop a base of knowledge, and perhaps mentor co-workers.

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