TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Re: FW: SONATA = Situation ON Allocating Time for Additionalities
Subject:Re: FW: SONATA = Situation ON Allocating Time for Additionalities From:"Julie F. Sullivan" <jhesselgesser -at- OXMOL -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 18 Aug 1998 10:04:04 -0400
I had a similar situation and did not inform my employer about the contract.
I worked evenings and Saturdays for several months at the contract position.
It did not interfere with my responsibilities, but was very tiring. I was
working part-time (35 hours a week) as a prior arrangement. I did not feel
it was any of my employer's business what I was doing with my free time. If
you wanted to write a book in your spare time would you feel *obligated* to
tell your employer? And would your employer own the rights to your book if
you had signed a paper that said such? I don't think so. But I tend not to
worry about legalities!
On the other hand, I did find it necessary to correspond with my contract
employer via email and on the phone from time to time from my office. If
this would be a problem, due to lack of privacy, then you should tell your
employer.
