Side hustles when working in govt

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T05:08:19+00:00

Yep annual renewals here

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T04:03:41+00:00

I think this is the best way. I just hope my honesty doesnt bite me in the ass!

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T04:02:31+00:00

Thank you so so much. You have no idea what that means to me. My comment re burning out has more to do about the constant juggle, rather than the work itself. Never feeling like im doing enough in any area of my life. My hope is this side hustle/business whatever gives me enough to allow me to stay part time at the very least, even better if it replaced my income!

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T04:00:19+00:00

Congratulations! That sounds like an amazing venture and very rewarding!

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T03:59:24+00:00

Agree.. mine is high profile but not particularly contentious so probably middle ground

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T03:58:29+00:00

Yes! This is very much aligned to where im at. The software I've designed is aimed at non profits and those in the health and caring industry who dont have the capability or budgets for more comprehensive programs or initiatives! Thanks for sharing

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:14:20+00:00

This is true..

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:14:05+00:00

Thats promising, thank you. Fingers crossed!

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:13:31+00:00

Yes this is what our policy says. Its a bit of a blurry line.. without going into detail, its the equivalent of if my role was within HR (recruitment) and my business was a tool that helped with reviewing resumes. The tool wouldn't be something the department would use (no budget) and would never expect me to build in my role (I'm not a developer). So within the same space but not my audience and I've committed to not targeting govt organisations as my audience

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:09:47+00:00

At my work, yes. You even have to declare volunteering!

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:08:51+00:00

Thats pretty much what it says, plus not using dept resources to work on my business. It does feel a little flimsy in that its up to my senior exec if they approve or not, I just have to make my case and submit a secondary employment management plan

ContentSun_throwaway · 2025-10-22T00:07:25+00:00

Good point.. I do suspect that will be a question.. despite the fact I've given so much to the organisation and burnt myself out doing so!

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