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 get the job?

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It depends on your field, could you say you were consulting or Freelancing?

I’m about to get rid of mine. It’s kinda toxic

Have you been on the OE Reddit? Lots of great advice there.

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I'm looking for job change. Any leads will be appreciated.

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Leaders understand it’s okay say no to their management team.

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Read my comment to find out what happened when he finally overcame his fear.

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I used to dot net dev, had a server deployment role, then into etl database testing and finally got an opportunity for full stack dev. I have even led small teams and been scrum master

Does past matter?
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Any resources to prepare for it?

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Anyone in consulting and doing OE? Using bench time for J2+ seems like a good opportunity in this environment, considering it wouldn’t look out of place to remain on the bench for quite a while

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How do you go about your LinkedIn profile after having gotten (or in the works of getting) job2? Do you add an end date to your current job?… do you deactivate your LinkedIn? 😅… how do y’all go about it?

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Anyone have multiple FT jobs? I'm looking about to land a new primary FT job, as my current job is very very slow, doesn't really have any projects for me, and could end at any time (with a 30 day notice).
Where there any legal issues? (The two companies area in different industries so no competition). How did you manage both? The new company knows I'm still employed, should I quit the first or keep it as long as I can manage both? Any bad vibes or feelings of unprofessionalism? TIA

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Does anyone have any insight on picking up a J2 while working for the US Federal Government? Does holding a high security clearance play a role in maintaining a J1&2; as in, will periodic clearance checks for J1 hit on J2?

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Ok, I’m in. What are the salaries of some of the jobs you guys are doing, and the daily demands (hours and typical time of day you need to be “online”)? Are we talking working 2 90k jobs or the second job is a $35k data entry side gig?

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How did the interview process go when they asked "why do you want to leave your current position"?

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How do you manage your LinkedIn with a few full time jobs and each company asking you update your LI profile to reflect the job?

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Did you change anything on your resume when you have 2 FT jobs?

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Does j2 background check decline you if they see you’re still employed with j1?

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I would like to hear from any UX Program Managers who are willing to share their experience.

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How do you handle if both j1 and j2 offer health insurance or 401k? Do you decline if they’re the through the same provider?

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Has anyone taken STD/parental leave at both Js?

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Currently have J1 as current employer used The work one for my BC. I looked at Equifax/ The work one to see if J2 uses that service, fortunately they don’t.
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Currently an HR Generalist looking for a second remote job. Does anyone know of any opportunities? I’m currently freelancing as well.

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I really want to get a second job but I am scared of losing my current one. Both companies are in same field, although not direct competitors so I know it’s technically “not allowed” however, this is the only way for me to get that $$ since I am not paid all that well.

Of course I won’t tell a single friend/coworker. Only my partner. And I don’t post work stuff on social media.

Realistically what are the ODDS of being caught? Is there a legal/HR process with which they could find out??

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This concept fascinates me & since I saw it on Reddit, I wanted to bring it here. Tell me what your experience has been like :)

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If you leave J2 and get another (new) J2, does the first J2 show up on new J2 background check? Assuming these are w2 roles. If so, how do you explain that? 🧐

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