I received a formal job offer today.<p>It appears the legal jargon says anything at work or in my free time is owned by the employer? How is this the case? Do people still start companies anyway?<p>Thanks
Just ask to change that clause to cover only work done for the company (even if that work is done from home) or using company resources. Most will. If they won’t, walk away if you’re in a financial position to; or work there for a few months for the paycheck (holding off on your side projects in the meantime) and start looking for something else.