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by endswapper 3585 days ago
Yes.

The non-compete is less of an issue than you may think. Your new company may even be willing to defend it for you if you are valuable enough to them and you are upfront about it. It happened to me (not in software/engineering). Plus, your current company needs to have the money and be willing to spend it to enforce the non-compete.

Your current salary is unimpressive. The $60K and the options sound worthless. The biggest mistake seems like letting it get to this point.

My recommendation would be to find that next job to support your mortgage and whatever else, and get out as soon as possible.
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throwawayAug16 3585 days ago
That is a worry of mine, that 7 years at this company looks bad on a resume.

Also, I was not trying to impress anyone with my salary. I am aware it is probably at least 50% below market. I was hoping the company would make due on it's offer to give me a raise and I could negotiate from a stronger position.

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JSeymourATL 3585 days ago
> That is a worry of mine, that 7 years at this company looks bad on a resume.

7 years looks solid & respectable in a space where there's 100% churn every 24 months. You've got a great story to tell.

Relative to negotiating your departure and future compensation, Stuart Diamond offers excellent advice> http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8095067-getting-more

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endswapper 3585 days ago
I don't think the 7 years looks bad. There are all sorts of reasons, you're a team player, you trusted management, you liked your team, you were doing satisfying work...And on and on. It's up to you to present and defend any criticism, but I think you have more than enough ammunition.

I know you weren't trying to impress anyone, but if it were enough, it might justify holding on longer. I think you have been more than patient.

I would abandon any hope that the company has your interests in mind. I don't know the company or its circumstances, but if they are breaking promises and not paying you they clearly don't have them in mind.

Getting that other job is about the only leverage you have. Maybe it's the smack in the head they need, and they pay you the back pay, give you the raise, etc. However, I doubt it.

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