I really, really have to have two jobs at once, and they are both part-time service sector jobs, i.e. I would go to a place like McDonald's to work on one day and Burger King the next. Will my boss be inclined to fire me if I tell them about my other job?
2006-07-24 06:40:55 · 31 answers · asked by Roogar 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
He can fire you if he feels one interferes with the other. Especially if they are competitors. If they are in totally different areas, there is less conflict, but they will expect you to be available as needed, and one cannot interfere with the other. Perhaps you can sit down and negotiate and make one of them full time. Good luck.
2006-07-24 06:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your boss can fire you for having a second job on your own time. I guess the only thing that could get you into trouble would be if either job were interfering with the other. If you are having to take time off from your first job in order to get to your other job that's a problem, but if you do a good job of explaining your availability then there should be no problem!
2006-07-24 13:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by krista_focus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on their regulations. Part-time should not be able to demand that you disclose other positions. However, you are choosing to work with a direct competitor and that is never a wise choice. If you want to work at McDonald's, then choice a small family restaurant to work in. McDonald's is a unique (as in not that great) employer and may have restrictions.
See if you can ask the question generally to a McDonald's. i.e. "As this job is part-time, I shall be seeking another part-time position. Does McDonald's have any concerns? Better yet, get to know someone who already works there and get them to ask.
2006-07-24 13:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if both the jobs belong in the same business then he has valid reasons to fire you. Coz it's possible for a person to embezzle information. I suggest you do two different jobs that is which don't fall under the same category. Then the boss cannot fire unless you perform badly. Try the newspaper office or something like that. Good luck.
2006-07-24 13:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See what policy is; where I work, you have to complete a form for permission to work another job as my employer wants to make sure the second job doesn't conflict (knowledge used from Job #1 on Job #2, etc.) If there is no such policy, you have an advantage of saying you have two jobs - maybe you'll get a raise as your boss doesn't want you leaving.
2006-07-24 13:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Tad Dubious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one exception to your question where you could get fired and I dint think it applies in your situation. Some companies will have you sign a "non compete" agreement when you are hired saying that you will not go to work for a competing company (same type of business). If you did not, and one job does not interfere with the responsibilities of the other, than they have no basis legally by which you could be fired.
2006-07-24 13:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does your boss need to know at you have 2 jobs?if not and having two jobs doesn't affect the way you do any of your jobs why tell the boss.
your boss can fire you for any thing, if your boss has a mind to fire you your boss can fire you and not even give you the reason why.
2006-07-24 13:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your employers are direct competitors (as Burger King and McDonald's are), then yes. If you are looking at taking a second job, be up front with both your current and prospective employers about your other jobs. Good luck!
2006-07-24 13:45:00 · answer #8 · answered by Rich B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working for a rival could be issue if your boss (for either) feels you may bring info to rival they otherwise wouldn't have. Working for direct competitor could prove to be problem. If one job effects your ability to meet other jobs schedule for you that too could prove to be a problem. If you can stay with one while searching for better full time job! Slinging burgers is hardly a career goal and both places can replace you in a heartbeat. In order to be sure you have income only keep one job while searching for better pay and hours.
2006-07-24 13:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for something like that. If you were moonlighting though they could. If you were say a police officer you couldn't hire yourself out on the side as a P.I. and if you were a mechanic at a dealership you can't hire yourself out as a mechanic on the side. But for McDonalds and Burger King no.
2006-07-24 13:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by rattlesnake71784 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋