Had a conversation with the president at my small agency about transitioning from a full-time salary role to contractual work to pursue my long-term goals towards freelance illustration. They were hesitant and told me that I can do that my own work while working as a full-time employee. My hesitations are that clear boundaries would not be set if this is how I move forward in the company.

Anyone have any advice at approaching this situation so that it feels win-win?

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I’m pretty sure signed an employment contract that doesn’t allow for that to happen. Anything you do on their time.. they own it.

Before jumping into freelance/contract-only work, I would really make sure you have money saved, contacts ready to hire you, business registered, etc — Especially right now.

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