"The contractor i worked for has a clause in the employment contract, that for one year after leaving his employment i could not work within 25 miles from his location, also in my opinion stealing previous employers work is on the shady side of doing business.'
First, I would NEVER sign a paper like that. If a potential employer asked me to sign I'd tell him to go suck lemons!!
I am/was in a strange situation. I am a one man shop (plus helper). I have had several customers of a former employer contact me to do work. I initially said NO directly to them, saying they were customers of Mr. Former.
They proceed to tell me how very upset they are with said previous employer and how they would not hire him again anyway, regardless if I were the one to do their work. They sought me out since they knew me and my work, and trust I would do the right thing by them.
I very thankfully accept their proposal to do their work.
Bear in mind, I solicited NO ONE. Not even pushing business cards (I do have them of course). I do NOT even have a yellow pages ad. These folks either called my home knowing my last name or asked around to find out my number.
I have a totally clear conscience as I did nothing but answer my phone.
