Askamanager iconAskamanagerSep 22, 2026

my boss says the company owns all my personal time, not just work hours

A reader writes: I was recently offered a small side job that I would do entirely on my own time. I'd make less than $500/month, and I viewed it mostly as pocket money for things like my gym membership, hobbies, and eating […]

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A reader writes: I was recently offered a small side job that I would do entirely on my own time.

I'd make less than $500/month, and I viewed it mostly as pocket money for things like my gym membership, hobbies, and eating […]

It's adjacent to, but does not overlap or conflict with, my full-time job.

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A reader writes: I was recently offered a small side job that I would do entirely on my own time. I'd make less than $500/month, and I viewed it mostly as pocket money for things like my gym membership, hobbies, and eating […] It's adjacent to, but does not overlap or conflict with, my full-time job.

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It's adjacent to, but does not overlap or conflict with, my full-time job.

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