What are my options and legal limits for working a side job as a PhD student?
As a non-EU citizen with PhD student status, you theoretically can work a side job, but this really depends on your employment contract and your visa type. You might need to inform your employer or even get their approval. From what we've seen in the student community, PhD studies are usually pretty demanding, so working a full-time side job might not be practical. It's crucial to talk to the Ausländerbehörde (Foreigners' Office) about legal working hours and any restrictions that apply to you.
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