sci.research.careers

On Sat, 8 Sep 2007, Aging_Recycled_Scientist wrote:

> Maybe I should ask him to give me some money as a salary,
>> too ? (He says he has the money to buy the necessary equipment anew.)
>
> Huh? If he cannot pay you as a consultant, you would probably be
> better off not doing the work.
> It does not hurt to enter into negotiations and discussion. Perhaps
> you can take some time off unpaid .

If the govt lab has flex-time, maybe he could work 10 hours/day for four
days a week, and have three days (one weekday plus weekend) to do the
other job.

Some people can "moonlight" and make some extra money ( for \/, it is your
chance to save for retirement, hint, hint). However, one's mental health
can suffer, too.

> It might improve your value to your present managers if they knew you
> were getting offers as a consultant.
>

This is a good idea, too, but I would also ask if there are any laws
where he is that permit or prohibit govt workers from having a second job.