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Other work before start date

Hi all, I have a job starting in August but wanted to work in the meantime before my contract starts. If the work I do in the meantime is for a competitor or in the same sector, is this something I would have to disclose to the company who I will start at in August, or is this fine or fully expected? I'm worried that if I tell them, they won't let me work for the other company in the meantime, but if I don't tell them, it might start things off on the wrong foot, or worse. Thanks

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Ken
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am 4. März 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

I would be more worried about your interim role at a competitor that would legally compromise your ability to take on your full-time role in August. I would make sure you fully understand the legal constraints that your interim role will bring as non-compete is typical even for interim/contractor roles as well.

Clara
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am 6. März 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would actually double-check with both companies. Is also a way to earn trust. 

Technically, the one you should check with is the one before august, since perhaps they have a clause that does not let you go work for X companies after. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
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am 4. März 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I agree with Ken. No need to tell the August company, but you do need to tell the pre-August company (and very carefully check your contract).

You may be barred from leaving to a competitor.

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