Moonlighting Restrictions Making Our Life More Miserable

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This gen is already suffering from inflation on top of that in some sectors and companies where people work, they are not allowed to practice 'Moonlighting', either you do the job or leave the job. This was rare but nowadays companies and some sectors are taking a hostile approach against this and don't want other people to get involved in this activity.

Now you must be thinking what is 'Moonlighting' because at first impression it seems that it's related to a date watching the moon in the night with a lovely atmosphere, lmao. But it's not that in fact, I learned about this word today only.

Moonlighting or Moonlight refers to the practice of having a side job or work apart from the main job which people do after their main working hours. Most people in today's era do this.

Recently one friend of mine who is in Wipro Tech company in the IT sector informed me that his company warned him and others not to do any extra job when they are employed by Wipro and if not followed they will be fired.

The company gives these reasons to stop its employees from practicing moonlighting.

  • Workers get distracted and don't give their 100% to the company.

  • Handling two works cost lots of energy and unwanted attention and so employees will be less productive and creative.

These are the main reasons many companies are acting strictly against Moonlight.

But the question arises, Is It Valid?

Of course not, most companies work to provide solutions through products and their services and they should understand the reason why people are not satisfied with one job because it's not enough to pay them for their survival even. So why not one will look for another sources to earn money. When was the last time these companies increased the salary of their workers or even gave them a bonus? Very few private companies like TATA in India only think of their workers no matter how low level you are, you are paid better and people say that it's even better than a Government Job.

The value of products and services rises every 6 months with a good sum but for the salary, the price is so little that what to say.

After the Pandemic, instead of getting relief, everything's price skyrocketed and some still remain as for now still no increase in salary.

Another Example

In private schools, teachers are not allowed to teach kids in tuition as they think this will decrease their productivity in school which seems reasonable only when they are paid enough. See, the problem and solution are in front of them. Every year schools raise fees like crazy and I must say the highest inflation rate is in schools. They earn so much but still can't provide a good salary to the great teachers of our society.

Why Government Employees Don't Involve Themselves In This Activity?

Because the pay is good enough as well as the pension. Surely after retirement, many are even able create their own business.

While the private ones just live their life feeding their families.

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Final Thoughts

Nobody wants to spend most of their hours working, people want to enjoy life and family too but the burden to have a normal life with a normal job is too much and so some employed people choose Moonlighting which seems valid to me.

The solution to stop Moonlighting is in front of the companies and with that, they can add more productivity power to their company as when an employee is happy and satisfied he will deliver much more than what he is paid for in the private sector though, the government sector has a different scenario, hehe.

So tell me how many of you are Moonlighting currently and is it allowed by the work sector you work for?

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This thing really affect one of my cousin he had another part time job which fetches little money so he decided not to concentrate on the main job, till now he was fired recently from work

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2 years ago

If the side job doesn't interfere with the main job, then that's okay especially if it is not on the same line of the main job.

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2 years ago

As long as they are doing good and don't have conflict with their primary work then i guess it's fine.

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2 years ago

So moonlight is what we call here as sideline sir, yeah we need that right now because our salary is not enough for our need or we couldn't buy our wants.

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2 years ago

I've never done this as I do realise the toll it takes on the body. But I do understand why some people push and do so. It is not out of desire but out of dire need. I believe companies should not prevent their employee from doing this just based of assumptions. Some people moonlights and functions well still. Termination should be strictly on merits of bad performance.

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2 years ago

While these companies' reasons are understandable and can be true, I think it's insensitive and selfish of them to only order their employees to work for their company, without increasing their salaries or implementing other benefits. Man must survive.

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2 years ago

People want to be able to cater to their needs and those of their family. While giving your workplace your 100% is important, what is more important is making sure your family don't starve.

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2 years ago

Nowadays, employees in the government sector also moonlight. Everybody wants more money, that's what they say

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2 years ago

With inflation rising it will be a common thing in future gen if only the companies allow them to do so.

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2 years ago

The situation is not very different from my country... A teacher in private school delivers more in terms of academic soundness and is so overworked more than a teacher from the government, still his pay is very low

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2 years ago

While the government teachers are underqualified that I think who the hell gives the job to them!

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2 years ago

Here in my country, there is no ban on moonlighting. The only requirement is for you to do your job properly. I guess it's because of the state of the country. There is no restriction on moonlighting

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2 years ago

That's very great, it gives you more control over your other desires and interests apart from the job.

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2 years ago

In most countries, there is a ban on moonlighting in case of government job, it can be a reason. I after private job prefer to moonlighting here.

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2 years ago

Oh, I didn't knew about that people with government job can't moonlight.

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2 years ago

I actually hate my current company for not allowing me to have side jobs that requires my professional expertise! Its quite irritating honestly! But I'm still doing it in secret. 🤣

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2 years ago

Hey, enhance your security and no sharing of this secret. I will keep this secret only if I get a treat, haha.

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