Fighting Temptation

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Yeah, I definitely encourage you to do that. At least have a conversation. It can't hurt, right? Also, I'd encourage you in that conversation not too focus too much on disclosing that you are going to keep doing your own thing on the side. There isn't any affirmative duty to disclose. I'd only talk about your side hustle if it is right in your potential employer's wheelhouse (in which case, you'd probably want to steer clear of working for this employer anyway). If the employer specifically asks though, don't be deceitful.

As long as you do a good job and get their stuff done (and aren't competing directly with them), they likely won't care what you do on your own time. You aren't cheating them or being dishonest by working on a side business (as long as you get their stuff done). Good luck!

Thanks again! Another thing I'm wondering is if there are regional differences with this. I noticed you're on the West Coast, whereas I'm in DC. It seems like out west the expectations around this may be more relaxed than over here. That may be overthinking it, though.