Two faces, one true edge
Flatten the day-job face first
Outside-work clauses and a protected hour limit keep the main job from cupping when extra work arrives.
If the day-job face is still cupped — unclear rules, no hour limit — the joint with side work will show a gap.
Two checks
- Read your contract for outside work, competition and confidentiality. Ask HR if anything is unclear.
- Set a weekly maximum for side work that you can keep when the day job is heavy.
Only then look for extra work. A true first face makes the second easier to flatten.
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