Posted on Mar 21, 2021
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Can active duty members pick up a side job? What are the corresponding requirements and limitations? Thanks!
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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Technically, the answer is yes. Your Command needs to approve your part time job, and there needs to be a very clear understanding between you, your Commander, and your employer that the military comes first - always. You may have to call out of shifts on no notice or even leave in the middle of a shift (although that is rare).

Because of the nature of real estate, where you schedule conforms to your client's and appointments are IMPORTANT, a job in real estate would probable not be a great option. But if you can make it work, and your Commander will bless of... go for it.
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SGM Bill Frazer
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Technically, all requests of a 2nd job, moon-lighting etc. must be approved by your Commander, and it can in no way interfere with the unit's training/activities. So you schedule as showing/closing and the unit can't/doesn't let you have the time off due to requirements, and you're screwed. Keep that in mind.
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LTC Program Manager
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Yes If you work for someones office it would need to be approved by command. If you don't have an employer, you may not even need approval.
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