Re:How non-competes are damaging the Massachusetts economy: ...
by gwillen on Thursday September 15, 2011 @12:58PM
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I don't think you realize that, at large companies, you don't necessarily _get_ to negotiate with your new boss. Large companies like standardization, and generally everything goes through HR, and everything is boilerplate. If a large company makes you an offer with a non-compete clause, your only remedy is typically to walk away.
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Re:How non-competes are damaging the Massachusetts economy: ...
by mchanson on Thursday September 15, 2011 @01:56PM
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It really depends on the situation. If all you can negotiate with is HR; talk to them. Learn how to do soft touch negotiation and get the HR person on your side if you can. Just assuming is non-negotiable is a way to lose your freedom before you even start.
Also employees of all stripes would do well to get over thinking that offers are take it or leave it. It is rarely the case. Most people talk themselves out of negotiating or never think its an option.
Hiring is really hard (IMHO) and when you find someone you want to hire you are going to want to make the deal happen.