<<The one clause I am having a major problem with is the one that says I won't work for any competitor, or anyone that has any interest in any competitor, or anyone with any ties with any competitor in any way for a period of 2 years after ending employment with the company (and so far I have not signed this contract because of this clause.)>> Too long, and way too broad; have an attorney you trust review this agreement ASAP. In most states, a non-compete agreement can't deprive you of the opportunity to earn a living, and an agreement this broad in scope can easily do so. Also, the typical non-compete period is six months to a year. You'll actually be doing your company a favor; if they're going around having a lot of people sign invalid non-compete agreements, they're building up a tremendous litigation exposure. Steve