best way to go about getting homers

[scottishlad]

hi there I have started a k ew job we're there is not very much overtime which I have been used to lots of. homers is something I have never really bothered about as the overtime has been available however as there is none now I was wondering if yous could give me some advice on the best ways of going about getting homers ?

 

[Sintra]

First thing would be to get insurances in place and second would be to get a UTR number from HMRC.

 

[Plonker 3]

Also check with your current employer if you are allowed to carry out electrical work that is not for them in your own time.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Also check with your current employer if you are allowed to carry out electrical work that is not for them in your own time.

Can employers really stipulate this?

 

[GMES]

And if you use your own car for it then make sure you get it insured for business use.

 

[Andy78]

Can employers really stipulate this?

If it's in the contract of employment yes. I think there are exceptions if you are on a zero hour contract, or at least there are guidelines.

 

[snowhead]

Can employers really stipulate this?

Yes.

You could be stealing work from them.
You could be stealing materials from them
You could be using their test equipment and or tools/plant for your own gain
You could be working all weekend / night on your own work then falling asleep at your day job.
You could be out in the day whilst paid by them, quoting for your own work.

 

[bluestar]

start with friends neighbours all u want is cash for few hours Saturday mornings word so gets around

 

[Leesparkykent]

If it's in the contract of employment yes. I think there are exceptions if you are on a zero hour contract, or at least there are guidelines.

I suppose they could see it as a conflict of interest.

 

[Octopus]

And you should budget to buy your own test kit too!

 

[Dizzy_Maskell]

I'm looking at the same if O/T runs out but luckily not yet as I do 4x4 I am thinking of starting for myself and see how it grows and if enough would consider full time but I understand it is very hard to start.

Make sure you price up starting out properly I did and you need a good few jobs just to break even on what you will pay out for insurances etc etc.
If not careful might cost u more than you make

 

[rmc86uk]

Yes.

You could be stealing work from them.
You could be stealing materials from them
You could be using their test equipment and or tools/plant for your own gain
You could be working all weekend / night on your own work then falling asleep at your day job.
You could be out in the day whilst paid by them, quoting for your own work.

I thought this was the normal thing to do?!