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>>pg_123+(OP)
I've heard about a good compromise option existing in a country in Europe: noncompete agreements are not banned completely but are limited to last just half a year after the employee leaves the company. It can also last much longer in case the employer agrees to keep paying half the salary to the former employee.

>>qwerty+6d
Don't know about that but a compromise option always exists when the two parties are willing to compromise. E.g. in our country noncompetes are outlawed but if your company is willing to pay for your gardening leave for a year, then you might be willing not to compete with them for that time. Happened to my boss (at 100% salary).