In my last acquisition, as a regular employee, I had to sign a very extensive non-disparagement. I actually provoked a fight because, if I were to obey the let

In my last acquisition, as a regular employee, I had to sign a very extensive non-disparagement. I actually provoked a fight because, if I were to obey the letter of the contract, it banned criticizing the acquirer in any way. Before rewriting, I couldn't even offer critical feedback to my new boss.