You Can Say “No”

Misc
I heard about this new law that was passed to prevent employers from asking for your social media passwords. After the laughter stopped, I realized that, maybe, this would be needed. Not because I need the government to help me manage my interactions with my employers and potential employers. And not because I think the government needs to be involved in other peoples interactions, not at this level. But because I don't think people realize they have a word that they can use with employers. That word is 'No.' "We want you to sign this non-compete agreement that says you'll never be a DBA for any other company after leaving ours." Ha! No. And yes, I really had one of these. And yes, there actually are laws against it (I…
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