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7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ghost boat with GPS leads father-son duo to man overboard
Probably a wetsuit or survival suit are the only relevant clothing to help with a prolonged submersion situation
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Can a single LLC offer multiple unrelated services?
Thanks for the response! I found this quite helpful
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Lead developer but I just don't enjoy management
It's hilarious how you phrased "Fortunately I had an S-Corporation that lived in a binder on a shelf (and so can you for about $125 and a few mouse clicks)".

It's the weirdest thing to me this is how it can be but it's so real.

7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
Indeed, thanks for the reminder.
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
I appreciate the feedback, you bring up great points.
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
Thanks for this perspective, this is helpful
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
Thanks for the response, it's good to realize I need to say something at some point - just when/why being the question.

It could actually be much closer than 6 months away, I have all business and professional licensing (etc.) taken care of it's more a matter of when/how to begin taking "concrete company" clients. Of course there is still uncertainty but I'm able to accept clients now.

7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
Thanks for the response, this seems the most pragmatic approach.
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
Thanks for the thoughts, you mention an important point about "impact to time/performance".

Agree this is a vague question but suppose I'm just trying to navigate the overlap of personal/professional relationships. "Day job" has offices in the location where I live and I go in a few days a month but ultimately work-from-home. I have some personal relationships with current "day job" coworkers and would like to burn as few bridges as possible. Additionally it's possible current coworkers may turn into clients (or referrals) at "concrete company" in the future.

If possible (barring layoff or unforeseen events) would like to work one day less at "day job" for every one day worked at "concrete company". I would communicate this by expressing my need to work less hours.

I am a contract hire through an agency, not independent.

7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
That's a good point, it is possibly best to not mention anything. I don't hope for anything in particular but find it "easier" for myself to just be honest with people when they ask what I'm doing.
7hr0w2w2y9988··on Ask HN: Contract employee telling employer about own company
No euphemism intended. The only incentive is for clarity of communications if I am scaling down availability at "day job". You bring up the good point of "why mention anything at all".