[madsbuch]

> you need to work for a different type of company

This is the correct interpretation.

There is a max time of 6 months for non-compete (and non-solicit). So in practice this is never an issue – you just wait out your 6 months.

[ghaff]

Except what normally happens for professional jobs in the US is that someone lines up a new job, then they quit (and maybe take a few weeks off between jobs). In general, in the US, not being able to start a new job for 6 months would be a non-starter in many situations. And, while some occupations may be very hot, depending upon your age/experience/etc. being able to just quit and count on quickly lining something up when you start looking seems risky.

[madsbuch]

I am not advocating this system at all, merely pointing out that in Denmark there are protections for employees and a requirement for the employer to pay.