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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by amelius on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @12:03PM (#16639325)
That sounds very reasonable. And to take it a step further, if they want possession of ideas you have in your spare time, then they should pay for your spare time too! :)
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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by jdbernard on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @12:27PM (#16639641)
Well, that's the basic idea behind being salaried. Theoretically you are not being paid for 40-hours a week, you're being paid for your productive output regardless of the time.
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Re:Why I Don't Sign Non-Competes by amelius on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @01:48PM (#16640593)
What if you work part-time? And spend your spare time on a side-project? Will they pay for it?
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