MOONLIGHTINGAN ETHICS ISSUE

Even as it is primarily the IT sector where companies are warning, or even terminating, employees on taking a second job, moonlighting is a byproduct of work-fromanywhere and raises a core work ethic issue

-  Noor Fathima Warsia

IN THE CREATIVE industry, especially advertising, the examples of leaders who have taken up ‘second jobs’ are aplenty. Advertising gurus have taken pride in being part of movies from being screenwriters and lyricists to directing movies while maintaining their primary jobs as creative directors of large agencies. This practice of doing something additional was applauded as it not only challenged but offered a wider canvas for creative leaders to hone their craft and connect with a larger audience.