Have you ever been laid off and had no option but to work for competition? How did it go and were you upront with the new employer that you were laid off?
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Laid off - competition?
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The economy is pretty messed up right now, tons of people get laid off. Nothing wrong with being upfront.
Not sure where you are, but noncompetes are usually unenforceable. That doesn't mean your old company won't use some scare tactics though.
Sorry you're in this boat, and good luck!
Not sure where you are, but noncompetes are usually unenforceable. That doesn't mean your old company won't use some scare tactics though.
Sorry you're in this boat, and good luck!
Is a noncompete valid if you're laid off?
I don’t think it’s ever valid. But I don’t see how it could be in this context
@CuriousFox: Unfortulegalnately, yes
Interesting, @Gasty
I guess the caveat here is that it's as valid as it ever was, which is generally not at all
I guess the caveat here is that it's as valid as it ever was, which is generally not at all
of course
Here in Europe they are basically worthless
Good to know it’s the same there.
Thank you for the insights. I don´t have a non-compete but I have non-solicitation
Going to a competitor is often a great way to get a new role quickly. You are already well-versed in the value proposition, the ICP, and the landscape. Where I am (US) moving to a competitor is often done voluntarily in order to get a better role or an otherwise elusive pay bump.
You don't have to badmouth the previous employer or solution, but you're in a good position to be able to highlight differences to prospects and customers.
And in this environment, a lot of companies are downsizing. If you happened to get caught in a layoff, it's nothing unique.
You don't have to badmouth the previous employer or solution, but you're in a good position to be able to highlight differences to prospects and customers.
And in this environment, a lot of companies are downsizing. If you happened to get caught in a layoff, it's nothing unique.
High roads ☝️
it’s too small of a world to think of your former competitor as a competitor. Go work for them.
I am actually interviewing with a main competitor of a previous company. Generally, those are the best ones to work for as you know the landscape and personas and can ramp up quarters faster.
People will understand, but make it 100% clear why you are excited to work at their company. You are just looking to land a role, but want to work for this company due to xyz
The new company shouldn't judge you for being laid off. It's not like you weren't performing, the company is just going through cost cutting.
I would be pretty upfront about the layoff and let them know you're still passionate about the industry and that you think your skills would help benefit their org. You know the landscape, the ICP's, key personas, and can most likely hit the ground running with very little training.
I would be pretty upfront about the layoff and let them know you're still passionate about the industry and that you think your skills would help benefit their org. You know the landscape, the ICP's, key personas, and can most likely hit the ground running with very little training.
Honesty doesn't hurt, the layoffs are wild over the last 9-12 months, so it's a fair story.
But going to competition is great, you know the target market, you know how to beat your old gig, and you'll ramp asap. Speak to the silver linings.
But going to competition is great, you know the target market, you know how to beat your old gig, and you'll ramp asap. Speak to the silver linings.
Nothing happened. Went to work for competitor and went back. Wouldn't worry about it and just go for the new role
Its okay to be upfront but speak about being laid off only if required. If its in the news I guess they would know.
i did that once - negotiated 50% more salary than previously because of knowledge contacts etc lmao
If you don't have any non-compete preventing you from taking it, then why not? And yeah, always be honest.
No issue with it at all
It could give you a big leg up in terms of knowing what weaknesses your competitor has hahahaha
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