My Ideas, My Boss’s Property

Post by omnipath » Wed, Apr 16, 2014, 2:02 AM UTC

A_COMPUTER wrote: post #59

zecho wrote: post #42

Maybe don't sign these types of contracts? We are fortunate enough that even the most mediocre among us can hold out for the next employer that doesn't demand this kind of control over you, or start your own company. I don't give a shit what a company says about their culture of work/life balance or whatever. If I see blanket IP clauses unrelated to non-compete, or like arbitration clauses that remove us from civil c…

I basically did whistle my way out the door because of this. I worked as a contractor for a very large defense company. After a year, they offered me full time employment. I specifically asked if there was a "we own everything you make" clause in the employment agreement, but I was assured there was not. I went through about five digital form contracts, and when I got to the last one, it had the clause in there. I to…

Post by walshemj » Wed, Apr 16, 2014, 11:22 AM UTC

the_ancient wrote: post #175

walshemj wrote: post #139

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Actualy the courts would strike that down is not justicable its not realted to your day job at all.

in many cases that is true. after you have gone bankrupt in lawyer fees

Post by mempko » Wed, Apr 16, 2014, 4:29 PM UTC

michaelochurch wrote: post #170

mempko wrote: post #162

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Implying of course that the "other" talent, you know, not the top kind, you can employ and own all you want?

Most people (85%) don't mind subordinate roles as long as they're generally treated decently. They don't have ambitious career goals or strong opinions on what they should be doing with their time. I'm not saying that such people should be "owned". That's pretty reprehensible. I'm saying that they don't require an amount of autonomy incompatible with the standard employment context.