you could always talk to your boss/HR/whoever and tell them you want to leave. there are a few things that could happen: 1) better offer to stay, 2) give you a

you could always talk to your boss/HR/whoever and tell them you want to leave. there are a few things that could happen: 1) better offer to stay, 2) give you a letter/agreement to not sue over the noncompete, or 3) fire you, in which case the noncompete suit becomes hairier (you need to find work again, right?). you could also tell the prospective company of the issue and see if they have a lawyer or anything to check it out.