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In the USA? I've never had an offer letter that made a statement like that, nor did I ever sign an offer letter. I interviewed for the job, got a verbal offer o
by getpost 6y ago
In the USA? I've never had an offer letter that made a statement like that, nor did I ever sign an offer letter. I interviewed for the job, got a verbal offer over the phone, received a written letter with one or two sentences confirming the start date and salary, and that's it!
EDIT: I'm referring to highly compensated professional jobs. In two such positions, I only received a verbal offer, and there was nothing in writing. Normally, I'd insist on something in writing, but in these cases, I was hired by someone I trusted.
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- pnw_hazor 6y agoPretty sure non-competes or non-disclosure agreements used by Google and FB in the Seattle area have language that restricts one from working at Google and FB at the same time without permission from the employers. (I haven't looked at one for a couple of years, but generally they are pretty onerous around these parts.)
- jonathanyc 6y agoThat’s correct, this is standard language in every offer letter I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t take a primary job without a written offer letter.
- getpost 6y agoAs an aside, I remember nonsense clauses in Incentive Stock Option agreements. Notably, there was a non-compete clause and also a paragraph stating that the clause was not enforceable in California (and I was in California).
- trynewideas 6y agoIn the USA, working full-time salaried in tech, and I also do non-tech freelance work. I checked my offer letter and employment contract and do not have any such provision to get permission for remunerated work for others. Checked with HR who confirmed this was true (they knew when they hired me, I disclosed it freely during the interview process).