NY and CA have laws that limit the scope and length of valid non-compete agreements. In many other states, wide-ranging, long-term non-competes are practically

NY and CA have laws that limit the scope and length of valid non-compete agreements. In many other states, wide-ranging, long-term non-competes are practically universal. Personally, I've been asked to sign contracts that would effectively ban me from working in tech, period, for two years after departure.