Re:Ask HN: How to discuss side-gig work on a job interview
by globba22 on Sunday January 10, 2016 @08:40PM
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Thanks for the responses, folks.
Based on tips here and other feedback I've gotten, I think it is worthwhile to discuss my side work if I think it's relevant to a potential role, but emphasize that it doesn't conflict with my main job.
The reality is that I am doing this side work both because it's really fun and it's the type of experience I am looking to gain (that my regular job doesn't provide). I'd be glad to put it aside when I start a new role.
To put it another way, if I weren't doing this side work, I'd be doing similar personal projects.
Based on tips here and other feedback I've gotten, I think it is worthwhile to discuss my side work if I think it's relevant to a potential role, but emphasize that it doesn't conflict with my main job.
The reality is that I am doing this side work both because it's really fun and it's the type of experience I am looking to gain (that my regular job doesn't provide). I'd be glad to put it aside when I start a new role.
To put it another way, if I weren't doing this side work, I'd be doing similar personal projects.