Then you did what you could. My comment was more directed towards those who don't even raise the point at all. Whether you're successful depends on the company

Then you did what you could. My comment was more directed towards those who don't even raise the point at all. Whether you're successful depends on the company, your state laws surrounding noncompetes, whether you're in a good bargaining position, and how easy internally it is to change "standard" employment terms. I can't promise all those things will align, but it's helpful to remember that in many positions and companies this is a negotiable term.