[hwstar]

If I weren't in San Diego and in SV or SF instead, I'd move to another city like Los Angeles, or where I am now. Most other US states allow noncompetes. I won't sign a noncompete so unless they'll let me work without one, I won't be working outside of California.

Additionally, California labor laws are more employee friendly when compared to other states.

I know this limits my choices as businesses are leaving California due to the employee-friendly labor laws and the high cost of housing, but I'm semi-retired anyway so it doesn't matter to me. I can be choosy when it comes to taking a job.