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  Because they are supposed to be for high level or super important jobs. Where the person has to much insider knowledge to just jump ship to a competitor.
context: “Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand,” Ms. Khan said in a statement announcing the proposal. “By ending this practice, the F.T.C.’s proposed rule would promote greater dynamism, innovation and healthy competition.” >
  
  How tf is this even legal in the first place?