[NO LIFT]

My employer sold assets of the company.

New owner is motivated, excited to grow the business. Lots of potential.

I joined this company 3 years ago after a layoff. I am a sales manager, with measurable improvement in sales during my time. Not that I have made everyone happy. But since I had been laid off, I was a bargain.

So, I've been waiting for this ownership transaction, my opportunity to get paid fairly and continue to grow the business.

All the positive back slapping and rainbows and unicorns are setting off warning lights. I've seen this before. Have been told "you're on the team" and "everything will be the same".

Now, there is a non-compete document that I've been requested to sign. Would have preferred to have i's dotted and t's crossed first. red lights. siren. 2-year agreement.

What if I sign it, and then get demoted? How enforceable are these non-competes?

Am thinking I need to delicately sell myself and get buy-in to a modified pay plan before signing non-compete.

Any advice?