Creatives, is it possible to freelance for an agency for a short term project while having a full time job at another agency? Like is that legal? lol Wondering because I have so much free time at my current full-time gig and feel like I could totally be doing more.

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Yes

Ignore people who say to “check your contract”🙄

Just don’t ask about it or tell ANYONE at your FT company.

Do not use your FT company’s computer for freelance.

Do not freelance for any agency under the same holding company umbrella as your FT job. Payroll WILL catch and report you.

Do not work on a brand in the same product space as a FT client.

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just make absolutely sure there’s no conflict of interest but i’ve def done some freelance work for my old agency while working at a new one before

Yes but be careful. Reviews or production could end up at the same time and then you are screwed.

This is my question too - how do you deal with production?

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