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> I have a full time job and have a growing side business that I am going to be transitioning to my full time job in December.

Are you allowed to do that? Every full time job offer I've read forbids outside work.

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The company I work for allows it as long as you sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement. It states that the side job can't directly or indirectly compete with the company you're working for, nor can you use company resources for it. Also, it can't affect your performance during your regular work hours.

I have not personally seen a contract provision or company policy that was a blanket prohibition on outside work.

Odd, I literally just saw one that did exactly that. It even forbade "outside activity" and I had to ask WTH that meant.

I've seen those. And ignored them. The worst I've had happen was an uncomfortable conversation. Nothing changed.

I have seen some indications[1] that such a clause may be illegal.

[1] http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/off-duty-conduct-empl...

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