How to ask permission to take a second job.

BrettMorganxD

My employer requires us to ask permission to take on second part-time jobs.

does not say if it has to be in writing but figure this is the best..

how do i go about asking? what should i say.

it will only be small second job like 10 hour a fortnight. as i am off every other weekend

RoxRoxBling

Put it in writing if your contract requires it. Although I think it will be ok as the 2nd job is not affecting your abilities/attendance etc for your first job.

Sambucus_Nigra

'Hi boss - what's the procedure I need to follow to get permission for a second job?'

'It's in the handbook'

'Ok - I'll go and read it then. Thanks'.

marybelle01

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

'Hi boss - what's the procedure I need to follow to get permission for a second job?'

'It's in the handbook'

'Ok - I'll go and read it then. Thanks'.

It's not always that simple. Perhaps he needs advice from a lawyer? Shame there don't seem to be any around.

Sambucus_Nigra

marybelle01 wrote: »

It's not always that simple. Perhaps he needs advice from a lawyer? Shame there don't seem to be any around.

Now, what makes you think that any lawyers worth their salt would hang around these parts? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

dandelionclock30

Hes doesnt need advice from a lawyer!!!. He just needs to ask by putting it in writing to the manager. Why isnt asking that simple?.

Evilm

The reason they will do this is one of the following:
- They don't want overlapping time duties and to see your work and commitment to them suffering because of the second job
- They won't want you working for someone in direct competition or to create a situation that creates a conflict of interest. This would potentially include working for someone who is a client of the first job - especially if you are in the position where you could cut that client a break for some reason (e.g. not locking their account as per procedure, giving them extra discounts etc)

As long as its clear of both of those I'd check the company handbook, then have a verbal quiet word with your boss (if you get on with him) and then you will probably have to put it in writing formally. That will probably need the full details of the second job: The employer, the location, the potential for disruption to the first job and the job role.

getmore4less

Unless there is a potential conflict just ask to start with.


Many people take on other jobs without asking.

How many do school/kids club related jobs
Captain of the darts team
do regular car boots
sell stuff on ebay

Unless the policy is very specific on what is required most catch all pollicies will have someone working without complying with the policy

BrettMorganxD

do you think it is easy to get away with not asking?

marybelle01

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

do you think it is easy to get away with not asking?

I know it's easy to sack someone for breach of their contract. Especially if they are in their first year of employment. So what do you think?

LadyMissA

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

do you think it is easy to get away with not asking?

erm just ask?