Comment Re:I got one and didn't sign it. (Score 5, Insightful) 778
It's shocking how few people realize that this is an option. There may be consequences for your actions such as termination, but you do have the option to not sign it.
I had the same thing happen to me a few years back. I had an NDA/non-compete dropped on my desk by the HR manager and I looked at it and handed it back to her and said no. She said I had to sign it, required, firings, I looked back and said Okay and put it in my trash.
A few hours later my boss came over and asked why I didn't sign it. I explained my issues and after three rounds with legal, they came back with a very narrow agreement that I was willing to sign.
Later on, I was talking with some other employees and happened to mention what happened and they were all shocked.
I had the same thing happen to me a few years back. I had an NDA/non-compete dropped on my desk by the HR manager and I looked at it and handed it back to her and said no. She said I had to sign it, required, firings, I looked back and said Okay and put it in my trash.
A few hours later my boss came over and asked why I didn't sign it. I explained my issues and after three rounds with legal, they came back with a very narrow agreement that I was willing to sign.
Later on, I was talking with some other employees and happened to mention what happened and they were all shocked.
