Some professionals whose NDAs have expired by now took to the r/AskReddit online community to spill the tea about some of the biggest corporate secrets they knew about. Scroll down for their stories and a deep dive into what goes on behind the scenes at some workplaces.
Bored Panda reached out to the person who sparked the entire online discussion, redditor u/iam_saikat. Scroll down for our interview with them!
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“From what I understand, NDAs are not above the law,” u/iam_saikat told Bored Panda, explaining what employees should keep in mind when signing these documents.
“For instance, if an employer wants an employee to keep shut about something illegal going on in there, the employee can and should report it accordingly in spite of any binding NDA.”
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“Normally, if these curious questions are posted when users are most likely to use social media throughout the day, they get good response and engagement,” u/iam_saikat said.
“And since almost half of Reddit users are from the States, if the posting can be timed correctly, it clicks more often.”
You aren’t completely powerless when it comes to (not) signing NDAs, but you’re not exactly in the driver’s seat either. You could, for example, ask your future employer why they feel that you need to sign the contract. You can also ask them to potentially amend the document if there are any parts that are overly vague or uncommonly restrictive.
However, this approach requires two things. For one, you have to have a bit of legal knowledge to understand what exactly your NDA entails. And secondly, it takes a lot of guts to start questioning your future employer. You don’t know how your employer will react if you refuse to sign documents that have become part and parcel of corporate life. That said, it’s still better to clarify things before you sign anything rather than after the fact.
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On the one hand, these documents ensure that the business gets at least some level of protection from potentially malicious actors. On the other hand, if someone feels like the NDAs and NCAs are too restrictive, they might decide to take their numerous highly demanded skills someplace more trusting.
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You can always ask for some time to mull over the documents. If you have anyone with legal expertise in your social circle, they might give you a few pointers. Otherwise, if you’re particularly worried about the NDA, hire a lawyer who specializes in them, so they can give you their professional advice.
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Have you ever signed any NDAs, dear Pandas? How restrictive were they? If any of your NDAs have already expired, are there any corporate secrets that you want to get off your chest? Feel free to vent in the comments!
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