Should you spill the beans about your side business or keep it a secret?

TL;DR

Transition smoothly from full-time job to side business without alarming current employer.

Transcript

It’s Q and A Tuesday! Yeah Yo! Can you say Yeah-ya? “Yeah-ya!” Q: Today Chelsea writes: “Marie, I love you girl! If I had not already met the love of my life and you didn’t have Josh and we both swung the other way, I’d be pulling all my ninja pick up artist skills out to look a date with you. Creepy stalker perfusion aside, I do have a serious que... Read More

Key Insights

• 👨‍💼 Review work contract to ensure side business is allowed.
• ❓ Give 110% effort to current job.
• 👨‍💼 Market side business outside of work hours.
• ❓ Avoid marketing to coworkers to maintain professionalism.
• 👨‍💼 Company culture may dictate whether to disclose side business.
• 👨‍💼 Maintain full commitment to job while pursuing side business.
• 👨‍💼 Balance work responsibilities with side business growth.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can Chelsea transition smoothly from a full-time tech job to a holistic health coaching career without alarming her current employer?

Chelsea should first review her work contract to ensure she can have a side business. Marie advises giving full effort at the current job while marketing the side business outside work hours.

Q: How can Chelsea balance growing her side business without affecting her commitment to her current job?

Chelsea should prioritize her full-time job during work hours and focus on growing her business in the mornings, evenings, or weekends. Avoid marketing to coworkers to maintain professionalism.

Q: Should Chelsea inform her coworkers about her side business or keep it a secret?

The decision to disclose the side business to coworkers depends on the company culture. Regardless, Chelsea must remain fully committed to her job and avoid mixing work and side business activities.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Chelsea seeks advice on transitioning from tech job to holistic health coaching.

• Marie advises being clear with work contract and giving full effort.

• Recommends marketing side business outside work hours and being fully committed to job.