If I weren&#x27;t in San Diego and in SV or SF instead, I&#x27;d move to another city like Los Angeles, or where I am now. Most other US states allow noncompetes. I won&#x27;t sign a noncompete
so unless they&#x27;ll let me work without one, I won&#x27;t be working outside of California.<p>Additionally, California labor laws are more employee friendly when compared to other states.<p>I know this limits my choices as businesses are leaving California due to the employee-friendly labor laws and the high cost of housing, but I&#x27;m semi-retired anyway so it doesn&#x27;t matter to me. I can be choosy when it comes to taking a job.