They're analogs in only the most surface way though. There's no "Computer Science Draft" where companies get to pick you and lock you into a contract that you m

They're analogs in only the most surface way though. There's no "Computer Science Draft" where companies get to pick you and lock you into a contract that you must accept no matter which company it is. Sure, things like non-competes and inventions clauses are restrictive, but not even within the ballpark of the restrictions on most sports contracts. Most leagues make it literally impossible for you to "change jobs" to a different team AT ALL for years at a time, while at the same time reserving the right for them to transfer you to any other job they want. Sure, Google or whoever might try to transfer you to a different office, but you have the option to quit and try to find another job in the same city. Most athletes, if they're being traded from LA to Boston can either A. Move as commanded or B. Retire completely forever unless they move to another country. Being forced to quit and find a new job in the same industry sucks, but it's better than forced retirement...