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Filmhub looks for passion in the people it hires. This often correlates with people who have side projects as a hobby. For example, we view preexisting businesses or consulting projects as a strong qualifier that you’ve got the self-starter nature we need. It starts at the top. @Untitled still has occasional work for his music composing business, and @Untitled consults for start-ups sometimes.
These side gigs may sometimes earn you money. Sometimes, you may one day want your side gig to become your main gig.
We have deliberately called them "side gigs," as we are okay with you earning money on the side. However, we are not okay with this being your main focus and Filmhub being just a paycheck. Quite simply, we are too small for Filmhub not to be your main motivation. For this reason, we also don’t generally believe in part-time employees.
Managing time
The key distinction to something being a side gig, and thus it being appropriate, is its impact on your work and the amount of time involved.
A few hours a month on a paid side gig is acceptable. In any case, side gigs should by default be something you work on in your personal time, and they should not impact the work you do at Filmhub.
In a few cases, you may want your side gig to become your full-time work one day. That is ok - please just let us know, so we can create a plan. We know the key to motivated people is to help you achieve your long-term goals and to align this with what Filmhub needs, whether or not you eventually achieve them with us.
Above everything else, if you are going above and beyond for Filmhub and you're still able to look after yourself properly, side gigs (whether paid or unpaid) are totally fine. We don't think that's possible beyond a certain level of time/energy commitment to them, but we are very happy for you to spend a little time on them each week.
Intellectual property
Just to reassure you, Filmhub won't try to claim ownership of any intellectual property (IP) you create in your personal time, if it is signed off on in advance.
If you are ever worried about this, please talk to @Untitled and he can help you figure out the best solution here, especially if what you are working on directly competes with Filmhub.
Getting signoff
Please check in with your team lead to get their confirmation before proceeding with any side gigs. If your side gig existed before you joined Filmhub, this will usually be covered as part of the onboarding process.