Working two fulltime jobs 100% remotely. Anyone done/doing this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think this is quite common in IT, DH is a 1099 guy and has 2 projects, each paying 350k, for last 3 years he has been making 700k. He is efficient and hardworking so it works. He knows lots of people who are doing the same but all the ones he knows are 1099.

You know that at a regular job or a contract you often have to do multiple projects for ONE salary or hourly rate? It's extremely unusual that he would get a cushy job like this paying quite a bit (350K is nothing to sneeze at) and is only hired for one project, unless this project is insanely complex. But if it is, then this person would not be able to also work another intense project like this without putting in at least 80hr weeks. I call bullshit on the "efficient and hardworking" narrative. If you mean he is hyped of ADHD drugs or some other chemical combo for consistent hyperperformance with very little sleep and rest then I get it. I've seen those who do this. Not a long term thing to sustain without screwing your health big time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I run a biz, and we work retainer/hourly work, and I've really struggled with this. I have staff who will work freelance doing work that competes with our work. We have non-competes signed at hire, but it also feels shitty to go after a 27 year old "hustling."

The most wild story was one staffer who was working 2 other full time jobs, and we realized she was barely clocking in any client time, so we offered to reduce her role to better fit her schedule. She eventually asked for a sabbatical after 6 months (among other wild things), and I let her go. She wasn't particularly broken up about it, and offered to freelance for us while I was firing her.

It's wild out here for a boss! I'm really struggling with how transactional my relationships should be with employees, and it seems very age-based. I'm GenX and I don't think they all need to be "please sir, may I have another (hour, project, etc)" of overtime, but the balance is a whole thing.

I was always wondering why as a Gen Xer I am asked to do extra and seem to have more expectations on the volume of work I can perform, maybe because they know they cannot squeeze Gen Z

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because employers broke social contract and fire at will, cut benefits. cut raises. But costs keep rising.

For instance today some “body shop” contacted me in a 1099 project at $90 an hour. 35 hours a week just reviewing stuff.

That’s $163,800 a year since I am quick I could do job in 15-20 hours a week. I did not call back but why not.

And if you get canned crappy 1099 job who cares.

I call BS. 90/hr is a high rate for a body shop, they usually would always low ball you. And what is "reviewing stuff"? It could be nothing or it could be a lot of responsibility.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm kind of jealous. I could do my current job 24 hours a day and still never get through it all. I took off a few days for Christmas and work piled up so badly that I'm still digging out. I'm a fed and everyone thinks that we barely work.

I am with you, I don't seem to get lucky to land a job where I won't be accountable for delivering on every hour I work. I have to show results and show that I am busy. Employer's expectations, I noticed, are getting higher and not lower. IDK, where all these lucky people find low pressure 6 figure paying jobs done remotely with almost no deliverables and nobody bothering them.

I took a huge pay cut to find a fully remote job in my field.

What were you making? Your field?. The jobs discussed here pay almost 200K each with very few responsibilities. These are unicorn jobs IMO. If they pay you anything above 150K they expect you to work and be busy, IDK what you all are talking about

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course this isn't allowed. Wait until they audit you and you have to pay back your salary. This is a reason why WFH doesn't work and everyone is back in the office

In the process of doing this with an employee. They owe a huge amount of money due to their time theft.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Of course this isn't allowed. Wait until they audit you and you have to pay back your salary. This is a reason why WFH doesn't work and everyone is back in the office

In the process of doing this with an employee. They owe a huge amount of money due to their time theft.

Blah blah. If I take a crap, check Facebook, go to dr. Appointment do you also sue for time theft. Exempt FTEs don’t punch a time clock I work 15 minutes or 15 hours I am paid the same.

BTW most people get severance when caught. Usually it is you are poor performing do to juggling. Then they still have other jobs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think this is quite common in IT, DH is a 1099 guy and has 2 projects, each paying 350k, for last 3 years he has been making 700k. He is efficient and hardworking so it works. He knows lots of people who are doing the same but all the ones he knows are 1099.

You know that at a regular job or a contract you often have to do multiple projects for ONE salary or hourly rate? It's extremely unusual that he would get a cushy job like this paying quite a bit (350K is nothing to sneeze at) and is only hired for one project, unless this project is insanely complex. But if it is, then this person would not be able to also work another intense project like this without putting in at least 80hr weeks. I call bullshit on the "efficient and hardworking" narrative. If you mean he is hyped of ADHD drugs or some other chemical combo for consistent hyperperformance with very little sleep and rest then I get it. I've seen those who do this. Not a long term thing to sustain without screwing your health big time.

No drugs, nothing crazy, he does work 10hr days and a little bit over the weekend. You can think and call whatever, can’t stop you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I run a biz, and we work retainer/hourly work, and I've really struggled with this. I have staff who will work freelance doing work that competes with our work. We have non-competes signed at hire, but it also feels shitty to go after a 27 year old "hustling."

The most wild story was one staffer who was working 2 other full time jobs, and we realized she was barely clocking in any client time, so we offered to reduce her role to better fit her schedule. She eventually asked for a sabbatical after 6 months (among other wild things), and I let her go. She wasn't particularly broken up about it, and offered to freelance for us while I was firing her.

It's wild out here for a boss! I'm really struggling with how transactional my relationships should be with employees, and it seems very age-based. I'm GenX and I don't think they all need to be "please sir, may I have another (hour, project, etc)" of overtime, but the balance is a whole thing.

I run a small business and ended up farming work out overseas because of the messed up US worker mentality. So entitled and scammy. We work with a US based employment agency that offers childcare and training to the mostly female workforce. I went there and toured the facility so I feel pretty good about that. I wish they had that set up on rural America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I run a biz, and we work retainer/hourly work, and I've really struggled with this. I have staff who will work freelance doing work that competes with our work. We have non-competes signed at hire, but it also feels shitty to go after a 27 year old "hustling."

The most wild story was one staffer who was working 2 other full time jobs, and we realized she was barely clocking in any client time, so we offered to reduce her role to better fit her schedule. She eventually asked for a sabbatical after 6 months (among other wild things), and I let her go. She wasn't particularly broken up about it, and offered to freelance for us while I was firing her.

It's wild out here for a boss! I'm really struggling with how transactional my relationships should be with employees, and it seems very age-based. I'm GenX and I don't think they all need to be "please sir, may I have another (hour, project, etc)" of overtime, but the balance is a whole thing.

I run a small business and ended up farming work out overseas because of the messed up US worker mentality. So entitled and scammy. We work with a US based employment agency that offers childcare and training to the mostly female workforce. I went there and toured the facility so I feel pretty good about that. I wish they had that set up on rural America.

We use India and they all work multiple jobs playing time zone and quit a lot. Pay them a few bucks more on to next company, we got payroll, IT, IT Audit, call centers. They come and go. They are great with mindless work.

Bottom line my good staff who work remote absolute cheapest I can get in US $85k in US remote. Really good ones 150k to 190k remote. People nickel and dime remote workers so they take more jobs.

Paying me a living wage of 200k plus. Give me a 6 percent 401k match, give me great medical, give me a 50k bonus. Most remote people need two jobs to get a living raise

[Anonymous]

My 15 minute 3 pm update at J1 on a payday with big boss canceled for today.

To be honest a little disappointed I saved all my docs, wrapped up project with people I like this morning so not to screw the .

Researched severance.

But sadly still a worker bee. Off to J2 and prepare for J3 interview next week. Also a J4 interview too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 15 minute 3 pm update at J1 on a payday with big boss canceled for today.

To be honest a little disappointed I saved all my docs, wrapped up project with people I like this morning so not to screw the .

Researched severance.

But sadly still a worker bee. Off to J2 and prepare for J3 interview next week. Also a J4 interview too.

Got review today! Turns out ok review bonus eligible. Actually a bit disappointed. Bonus pays 3-15 or 3-31 so have to work hard next few weeks.