An early-stage startup just offered me $90k base plus 2% equity, but they want me to sign a non-compete that blocks me from the entire fintech sector if I leave. Asking someone to take a massive salary haircut and surrender their future career mobility in a volatile market feels predatory. Would you ever accept an ultra-low base salary if the equity percentage crossed a certain threshold, or is this an immediate rejection?

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Is the non-compete enforceable? I have worked in fintech and only seen one person (sales) held to the non-compete.

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Don't worry those non competes aren't enforceable unless they put you on garden leave (ie paying you not to work).

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As others said, are they even legal in your country? Because if not, you can simply ignore that. With that said, it is already indicative of the company/people they are. So, be aware.

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that's not a valid contract btw.

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