[ng12]

Usually the new firm picks up the tab for the lost bonus.

[TuringNYC]

Isnt the whole issue that the non-compete prevents a new firm from entering the picture? I did have a friend who got hired by a new firm, which then waited out her garden leave for 18mo...but I wonder how many firms would do that in, say, technology

[WrongAssumption]

The new firm makes you whole after the non-compete period ends.