Htown Harry
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Several have noted the questions to ask about the strength of the non-compete agreement in the event the employer takes action against you. Talking to a lawyer is definitely worthwhile.
Be sure to go a little deeper, though. The lawyer's opinion on the circumstances that might provoke an action would be worth noting. For example, would dropping the two overlapping customers reduce the chances?
Your own knowledge of the ex-employer's culture and personnel also needs consideration. Is taking action to enforce non-competes a habit of theirs?
In any case, count me among the ones that say these are just variables in the equation that adds up in your favor. It sounds to me that whatever the "worst that could happen" might be after leaving your j*b would be no more stressful than staying.
Be sure to go a little deeper, though. The lawyer's opinion on the circumstances that might provoke an action would be worth noting. For example, would dropping the two overlapping customers reduce the chances?
Your own knowledge of the ex-employer's culture and personnel also needs consideration. Is taking action to enforce non-competes a habit of theirs?
In any case, count me among the ones that say these are just variables in the equation that adds up in your favor. It sounds to me that whatever the "worst that could happen" might be after leaving your j*b would be no more stressful than staying.