I guess I'm old school? I built my reputation, network and career based on doing actual work and getting shit done. And that happens to be the harder but more lucrative, guilt-free and rewarding path than this.
Personally, as someone who employs people, I don't like it because I don't feel mid to senior people should have to be babysat and have someone watching their every move to ensure they are actually working. Find shit to do and add value, ask your team if they need help. Certainly he can add value for more than just the shit that is directly assigned to him.
It's a really bad look, especially for IT which got ravaged by the cloud over the years.
This guy can't be that good technically given his salary goal for the first job. He's definitely taking advantage of these companies. And taking 2 jobs from other people.
> "I am salary-based, so it doesn't really matter if I work 15 hours a week or 40 hours a week," he said. "If I do the job that they hire me for, then I have earned my pay."
What low talent, low ambition people say.
That being said, it's a strong financial move for him at 48 yrs old for his family. If I was in that career spot and financial position as him at that age, I may consider it too.