"My lawyer says to leave it in, you're not a lawyer, it's staying in."
The response there is "Well you aren't a lawyer either, and mine said it needs to go".
As others here have said, crazy clauses can go. One key point, make it clear it is about unduly restricting right to income in the future, without wanting to screw over anyone.
This is why a second response, such as "Well, if you triple the salary ... maybe" makes a point here.
Some contracts literally make it impossible for you to work in the future, in your field. That means 'gimme retirement salary on exit' minimum.
(Such broad clauses are rarely enforceable, you can't prevent a person from working at all, but... )
The response there is "Well you aren't a lawyer either, and mine said it needs to go".
As others here have said, crazy clauses can go. One key point, make it clear it is about unduly restricting right to income in the future, without wanting to screw over anyone.
This is why a second response, such as "Well, if you triple the salary ... maybe" makes a point here.
Some contracts literally make it impossible for you to work in the future, in your field. That means 'gimme retirement salary on exit' minimum.
(Such broad clauses are rarely enforceable, you can't prevent a person from working at all, but... )