Guides to projects
What people search before they look for projects, answered at length. The moonlight board is under each one.
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Can you get fired for moonlighting?
A side job can cost you your main one when it breaks a moonlighting clause or the duty of loyalty. This guide explains where that line is and how to keep a second job safely.
Updated November 9, 2026
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Is moonlighting legal in your state?
Moonlighting is legal in all 50 US states, but only some states protect off-duty work. This guide covers the general rule and what the law says in California, New York, Colorado and Texas.
Updated November 9, 2026
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How to ask permission to moonlight
Most employers say yes to a side job when you ask the right way. This guide walks through the request, with a sample note to send and what to do if your manager says no.
Updated November 9, 2026
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What is moonlighting?
Moonlighting means working a second job next to your main one. This guide explains what your contract allows, how to tell your employer and how the extra income is taxed.
Updated November 9, 2026



