My Colleague Is Secretly Holding Two Jobs.

Should I expose her?

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 11, 2021 Illustration by Tomi Um The Ethicist My Colleague Is Secretly Holding Two Jobs. Should I Expose Her? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the over employed and the under ambitious. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I recently joined a fast-growing health care company. I referred a candidate I worked with years ago, also a friend, who was a good match for an open position. My friend was offered the job, but I later learned that she intends to keep the full-time position she currently occupies while signing on for a full-time position at my company. Because each company allows for some remote work, she feels that she'll be able to balance time for each. This arrangement is clearly against company policy, which requires, among other things, disclosure and approval of all other employment. My friend intends to keep her plans a secret from both companies. When I made the referral, I had no reason to believe my friend would behave in this manner, and she remains undeterred despite my advice. I'm worried about the potential fallout for her and also that my reputation in the company could be tarnished if her deception comes to light. Now that I'm aware of her plans, should I warn my employer? Read the Ethicist's response here. Subscribe Today We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times with this special offer. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE Artwork by Erin Jang. Photograph by Jamie Chung for The New York Times. The Education Issue What Will School Really Look Like This Fall? Six experts on the consequences of missed learning — and what it means for this year. 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