Overemployed

With age (and experience) comes wisdom. How one applies these abilities is also developed over the years. I think that those of us whom have been overemployed for some time can also see what's coming. A young… more

Maybe not the first, but definitely not the last rule of OE is to stay mediocre. Don't draw attention to yourself and complete projects by the deadline.

If you want to break the monotony, you can a… more

I currently work as a contact rep. So on the phones all shift. I want to find an off phones position that I can do on a laptop while at my contacts job. What do you all suggest. And what companies or … more

For overemployment, organization is really important to be successful. Yes, juggling the schedules, meetings, and deadlines are most likely at the forefront. But, how much time is spent organizing your desk?
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Technology is a wonderful thing, but how far is too far? I heard of a company that is really leaning into it and asking employees to use virtual reality headsets to attend meetings. You can create your avatar for… more

We all know that there's no loyalty in the corporate world, so having more than one job at the same time should not be viewed as a negative.

In order to keep both sides happy and there's no conflict of interest, keep … more

Can anyone please share what tax strategies they've employed to not get gobsmacked by taxes during tax season?

I never really considered the size of the company/companies I worked for, but what they offered (salary, insurance, etc).

One other factor in choosing an employer may be the ethics of the company. I guess I never… more

Anybody working in accounting/finance that are overemployed? Curious about if it’s possible in our field

According to a reddit article, the "key signs" of overemployment include excessive fatigue, increased stress, and lack of personal time.

If you're overemployed, you need a poker face and since your … more

Can someone let me know how to get j2. How really over employed works. Please do let me know. I really want this. Please do personal message me. I would love to listen to experience. Thanks in advance

With the increase in remote work, people would realize time savings, because they didn't have to commute, pack a lunch, or spend time getting dressed for the office. With the time savings, opportunities to wo… more

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of ADP if you have two separate jobs but ADP is the same paycheck processor?

I am getting paid separately from two different jobs and everything generally speaking is segre… more

So, I hear that Amazon is telling their employees to return to the office 5 days per week. This probably makes the employees who have been fully remote consider whether to continue employment.

If you a… more

Help me understand the difference between the 2 scenarios: Joe Lunchbucket has 3 different part-time jobs and works 40-50 hours per week. His brother Larry has 2 f-time jobs and also works 40-50 hours per week.

Ho… more

In my younger years, I would watch cartoons and movies that made me dream of a world with superheroes and fairytale endings. When I became an adult and entered the workforce, reality smacked me right in the noodle.
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Let's say your reason for overemployment is the money (early retirement, home purchase or to be debt free).

J1 pays $XX and J2 pays $X, but an opportunity for a promotion at J1 increases your salary to $XXX.… more

If you were forced by J1 to make appearances in the office 2 to 3 times per week, but still able to manage work for J2 remotely, would you pick your own cubical (and personalize it) or use a walk-up c… more

How do you balance stress in J1 to peace in J2? As an example: you have been putting your heart & soul into a project for J1 & the day before delivery, one of the chuckleheads on the team makes some coding changes. T… more

Who is your worst enemy? During my OE journey, I find that I spend too much time questioning myself, doubting my abilities, or whether my secret will be discovered.

How can I change my thought process … more

If you had to travel for J1, would you take PTO for J2, etc?

If not, how do you explain your change in location or do you not say where you are?

If you do, do you take the day before and the day after … more

What is the best way to reduce your tax liability when OE?

To AI or not to AI? Although the use of AI is starting to emerge as a preferred resource in the workforce, some schools and universities view AI as plagiarism.

My view is this: if my name is at the bottom of a let… more

We may all be experiencing the opposite of a positive employee experience, because employers are more concerned with a positive client experience. As a result, employees may take a step back from taking on extra … more

Is it okay to be average? Since employers have stopped offering pensions in the name of employee benefits, overemployment may have changed the way work is completed.

Hear me out. If you have a daily qu… more

Is location important? With most businesses the location matters, but since so many people are able to work from home, location may not be as important.

Some people say that location helps, especially in differen… more

Have laptop(s) - will travel. The beauty of remote work is that you can go anywhere, as long as there is internet.

Since OE involves more than one job and in order to keep everything separate, you may have to wor… more

A new week may bring new challenges! If you have more than one job, you may face new challenges or recurring challenges each week. Do you look forward to new challenges each week or do you hope for th… more

Have you ever?

They say loose lips sinks ships, and there are times when the secret of OE is accidently unveiled. It may or may not have been your fault.

What happened when you were "caught" … more

I'm at a crossroads professionally.. I' very been just seeing what's out there for jobs. I've noticed a lot of temote positions. For those who work remotely, do you enjoy it? What are … more

To tell or not to tell - that is the question. Everyone has their own story and secrets, which is for them to share. With OE, it's best not to blab to co-workers, but do you ever feel comfortable … more

How much is too much? I believe the option to work remotely allows for those who are overemployed to manage their work day more efficiently. Perhaps J1 is on the east coast, and J2 is on the west coast, and then … more

How many choices? When you decide that OE is wanted (or needed), you are faced with determining whether to sign up for or politely declining benefits offered by each company.

But how do you decide? Is … more

Is it a lie, or is it not completely forthcoming? The people who are not necessarily pro-OE have the opinion that the overemployed are liars, cheaters, or swindlers.

I believe that your business is yo… more

Do you really feel like you're missing out on anything? I read in a forum that overemployment equates to sleep deprivation, poor diet, and lost time with family.

With proper organization skills, staying focus… more

Even though you may have training and/or skills to allow for work in multiple jobs, is your leadership the same or polar opposites?

As an example: your manager at J1 is totally chill and trusts you to get your wo… more

Clearly, working remotely is one of the most important aspects of overemployment.

If you could list the other aspects from most to least, what would they be? Is it the industry? The experience and/or prior traini… more

It seems lately that it's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know. When searching for other jobs to help pay the bills, save for a big purchase , or prepare for retirement, do you take into considerat… more