Excuse me!
OK
Maybe its different being from the Philippines so I'll provide some leniency for the different cultures, but I have an issue with this post!
First of all.
Financial crisis does not provide an excuse to do something that you would otherwise not consider a reasonable response. I assume that if you find yourself in a financial crisis you would not hold up a bank and expect not to have any repercussions. It?s either right or it?s wrong.
Secondly,
It doesn?t matter what your company is paying you. If you feel you are under paid for your services and/or skills then find someone that is willing to pay you respectively. I don?t believe you are forced to work for your company even in the Philippines and if you are I?m sorry to hear that. In the US we are fortunate to live in a free enterprise society and although some people may feel they are under paid / not respected / etc? it?s entirely up to them whether they stay with or leave a company.
As for this particular situation -- I have previously spoken to my employer regarding this type of work since I work for a large corporation and did not want to risk losing my bread and butter for an occasional side of filet. Provided that I do not work on business hours albeit phone, email or actual hands on AND it does not involve any work the company may have been otherwise asked to provide THAN there is no conflict of interest and I am free to pursue any possible opportunities. However, I must make it clear that the service will be performed by myself and in no way represents the company I work for. I must also not infringe on any company material to do this work such as, but not limited to software, reference materials, etc?
