anonymaux

I plan to leave my job in a few months because I want to work on an open source project unrelated to my job but possibly subject to the "land grab" IP contract I signed as other divisions in the company work on software in that genre. I live in California, but even if the provision is unenforceable I don't have the resources to fight a megacorp and I want to make a clean break. (This also isn't the only reason I'm leaving.)

Looking for a new job is tricky. Being able to work on this and other open source projects is a non-negotiable requirement for me. Similarly, I want to work fewer hours and would be satisfied accepting proportionately lower compensation. How do I make those conditions clear and avoid wasting everyone's time?

I have a very strong open source resume and finding a ordinary job is no problem. You want me on your team.

I'm tempted to just quit outright then start the job search by putting out a full resume along with my conditions. Is that wise?