hey, as per title.
I was looking through the contract, and strangely, I realised there are no such clauses on competing and non-solicitation, unlike other companies I worked with before. Is there any reason why? (generally curious)
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If you are referring to the ability to join a competitor firm, consulting firms do not place a restriction on that. But based on where I was, if you are joining a competitor firm you must disclose it and they will not put you on any confidential work (i.e. you will not be staffed) during your garden leave.
For non-solicitation, frankly if you are not a partner this does not matter to you.
Lastly just take note, there is what is in your contract and there are also firm policies. Consulting firm offer letters are often very 'light' and concise, but that doesn't mean there isn't a firm policy that is explicit about something (that they can hold against you to fire you).
That's a common story, I think the biggest problem is that they value confidentiality among long-standing information. This problem may not be able to change due to your subjective awareness.
Hi there,
This is rather standard for most consulting firms (the competing clause). But if you have any concerns about it, just ask HR. Lots of consultants switch between the firms every few years.
Best,
Cristian
Go and ask HR. They will be happy to inform you about that.
It’s pretty standard. People do jump around between consultancies.
Depending on which firm you are in, they might ask you to take some ‘gardening leave’ before you join another firm.
Definitely worth checking with HR if you’re curious
