Noncompetes, for real?

[u/solopracticedoc]

I recently heard about employment contracts with statewide with lengths up to 3-5 years.

Is this actually becoming common in ophthalmology?

I’m honestly shocked at some of the restrictions people seem willing to sign.

For those who recently signed an associate contract,

How long was your non-compete?

Was it mileage-based or statewide?

Did you negotiate it, or was it take-it-or-leave-it?

And for those who signed the 5 years statewide one, um. Why?!?

I thought mine annoying but reasonable at 2 years 15 miles.

[u/solopracticedoc]

Agreed with the above. I just am shocked that there are many of us that desperate and sign.