Serious question: is it even possible to get a well-paying dev position that doesn't have one or more of the clauses listed in the article?
Another consideration is whether the contract can be enforced and your legal recourse if the counter-party attempts to enforce an invalid contract clause. This is particularly true for noncompetes.
A better piece of advice than "never sign" is to simply find an employment lawyer and discuss the ramifications of the contract prior to signing.
Another consideration is whether the contract can be enforced and your legal recourse if the counter-party attempts to enforce an invalid contract clause. This is particularly true for noncompetes.
A better piece of advice than "never sign" is to simply find an employment lawyer and discuss the ramifications of the contract prior to signing.