How having to take a medical leave will have you fired? I cannot connect the dots. Who told you that only 'established' employees can take medical leaves? Prioritizing your work over your health is the recipe for personal destruction and leaving you unable to work. Take care of yourself. And keep in mind there are plenty of opportunities out there.

@Mavrik thanks dude!

@GregoryCurrie Ah, yes I am. However this does not align with being a software developer. So the clause should explicitly state that.

@GregoryCurrie Maybe, but only if I sign the contract, which I intent not to in any circumstance.

@StephanBranczyk There is no intermediate. This came from the startup itself. Does this change your opinion?

@StephanBranczyk Everything is very vague and totalitarian. The penalties are fixed for every breach no matter its severity. No compensation during the non compete period(2 years). I will be a direct full time employ but facilitated through a contract. Breach of confidentiality means disclosure of any non public information.

@PhilipKendall I want to understand form people who have more experience than me if this is common and not if this is legal