Yet, when there is a will, there is a way. If you decide to do it, be smart about it.

However, take some time to review the agreement you signed when you first entered the company. Isn't there stated that you are asked to be devoted to the company and not to work for other part?

Why should there be such a rule?

They have reasons, of course. The company wants you to focus on your job. You are commanded to give all your time and to concentrate only for the sake of your tasks.

If the employee has another job or business, his/her focus will be divided. This might cause the employee's bad performance which affect the company's as well. What if the employee gets sick out of too many side jobs? His/her main job will also be affected.

The other reason is related to the company's top secret. Just like a family, every company has also a top secret that cannot be shared with anyone, especially the competitors. That's why, an employee, as a part of the family, is asked to keep the secret. The way is by locking the door to side jobs.

Yet, mostly, the company is wise enough. The employees would be given other additional benefits that can avoid them from taking side jobs. It is some kind of a compensation out of their loyalty to the company.

However, if you still do it, is it legal?

If in the agreement it is clearly stated that the employee must not break the commitment by working for other party, then you are breaking the rule. And, if the company finds it out, they have all the right to give you the pink slip.

Yet, if it not clearly stated, you'd still have to play ‘safe' so that you can do both works well.