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How to negociate (with a big corp) to be allowed to keep a side-project?

1 pointsby LBarretover 8 years ago
I have a sizeable project I have been working on and off for the last 2 years. It might be commercially viable but it won&#x27;t make a lot of money.<p>A few weeks ago, a big corp approached me with an interesting job offer but AFAIK, they are not very tolerant for side-projects. I am wondering how to negociate with them on this.<p>A few things: - My side project has no connection at all with the corp&#x27;s market. - the position is in R&amp;D, but the tech has nothing to do with my project. - I have no problem stopping my other consulting activities.

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brudgersover 8 years ago
I&#x27;d recommend listening to this podcast: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.kalzumeus.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;06&#x2F;03&#x2F;kalzumeus-podcast-episode-12-salary-negotiation-with-josh-doody&#x2F;?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=kalzumeus-podcast-episode-12-salary-negotiation-with-josh-doody" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.kalzumeus.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;06&#x2F;03&#x2F;kalzumeus-podcast-episod...</a><p>It&#x27;s on negotiation in general, not just salary.
i0nutzbover 8 years ago
&gt; they are not very tolerant for side-projects.<p>So... they have control over your _personal_ life&#x2F;time? And you agree with this? Hopefully they pay you a LOT of money...<p>If your project doesn&#x27;t compete with E-corp in any way, probably is not even worth mentioning it?