Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke discourages employees from side hustles in company memo, saying their jobs require their undivided attention.

In a leaked memo, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke put limits on employees having side hustles, saying Shopify requires ‘unshared attention’::Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke discourages employees from side hustles in company memo, saying their jobs require their undivided attention.

  • audiomodder@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    841·
    2 years ago

    I worked for as a software engineer for a company that I did interviews for. We were told that “pet projects” were a red flag unless they were a current college student. They showed a lack of commitment to their current employer. Basically, there’s no reason for them to have a side project, they should be working more for their current boss.

    I left that company shortly after.

    • ZetaLightning94@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      2 years ago

      Shit in my field we are pressured into having a side hussle. Sparks creativity and innovation while being free to those who pay us.

    • ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      We were told that “pet projects” were a red flag unless they were a current college student.

      Damn, I had seven jobs as a programmer over a 23-year period, and every single one I got because of my “side hustle” writing and releasing music composition software.