[jyl]

Oh, okay. Well, if they are hiring . . .

You are not going to be able to get a black and white answer on the meaning of your non-compete, because how much justice you get is a function of how much justice you can afford. Even if the non-compete "should be" unenforceable if fully litigated, an employer can make that litigation too expensive for you - or they just can let it go.

So, don't let it stop you from finding another job in your industry. If/when you find that job, and if your current employer asserts the non-compete, deal with the problem at that time. Your new employer may be motivated to help with the lawyering, do be honest w/ them about it.