Employer Accuses Employee of Dishonesty for Holding Down a Weekend Side Job
In a recent turn of events, a worker named Kayla Asbach, currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida, found herself at the centre of a heated discussion after her boss criticised her for having a second job on weekends. Kayla, who is employed by this boss to work 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday, has been working as a delivery service employee on weekends to help cover the cost of her city studio, which amounts to $1,800 per month. The boss has reportedly been making comments about Kayla's 'divided attention' and questioning her presence in meetings. In a particularly contentious exchange, the boss labelled Kayla as 'disloyal' for her second job and suggested she should use her weekends to think about adding more value to the team. This incident has sparked a heated debate on various platforms, with many commenters supporting Kayla and expressing their disapproval of the boss's actions. One commenter even suggested that the boss should pay rent-covering wages before expecting total dedication from their employees. Interestingly, some workers take on multiple jobs for reasons beyond financial necessity. They may seek new skills, experience, networking opportunities, or simply enjoy a variety of work. However, in this case, it appears that the boss's criticism may have stemmed from a perceived lack of commitment rather than a concern for Kayla's ability to perform her primary job. Kayla, who covers relationships, psychology, self-help, pop culture, and human interest topics, has not revealed the identity of her boss. Yet, she has expressed that she feels she is being treated differently since the boss learned about her second job. The issue of multiple jobs among workers has been a growing trend. According to data from August 2025, 8.2 million Americans reported having multiple jobs. This phenomenon, while not uncommon, seems to have raised questions about work-life balance and the expectations placed upon employees. As the debate continues, many are left pondering the role of employers in their employees' lives outside of work. The general consensus seems to be that a good boss should respect their employees' personal time and encourage a healthy work-life balance.
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