Private Jobs whilst Employed

[Rockingit]

I think the largest issues in your case aren't technical or business ones, they're reputational ones. Let me explain - so for example the lady that you mention above and you agree to do something for her privately. You attend and for whatever reason there end up being some issues, whether in or out of your control doesn't really matter, but she feels that she's been let down or 'had' in some way (because, that's what happens....) So she now no longer holds you (rightly or wrongly) in high regard, but yet, the week later there you are again in the corridor of her office doing the same job - except now it's not you who's reputation is being looked at, it's the reputation of your employer for employing you and being on that site.

So for that reason I would say mates, family etc absolutely go for it - widen your horizon and pad out your wallet, but people who are effectively clients already (to your employer) should be given a wide berth.

 

[pc1966]

I would side with @Rockingit here: no issue for occasional mates/family job when its not much money and more of a favour, but keep well clear of any work that your employer might expect to get via the front door.

If you are considering leaving their employment and going it alone full-time then its a different deal, but again be careful not to be seen using anything like a list of their clients for your marketing, etc.

 

[davesparks]

Same as if you suffered an injury doing any other tasks… like breaking a leg playing sports or crashing a car…. Statutory sick pay.

It's actually not as those are accidents outside of work, if you suffer an injury whilst working for someone else or doing private work then that's a bit different as the sick pay should be paid by the person employing you at the time of the injury.