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Full Risk Analysis

Every risk identified for this decision, ranked by likelihood and impact — the ones most worth your attention first. Each still shows which commitment it stems from and the source it's grounded in.

Company Financial Instability

Possible likelihoodSignificant impact

Stems from: Salary $160K

Job loss without severance protection

Possible mitigation: Negotiate a severance provision, or build an emergency fund before accepting

“Not yet available - company financials not disclosed”

Questions to consider

  • • What is the company's cash runway?
  • • Who are the current investors?

Non-Compete Enforcement

Possible likelihoodSignificant impact

Stems from: 3-yr lock-in

Restricted from working in your field for 3 years if you leave

Possible mitigation: Negotiate to shorten the term, or request a carve-out for your specialty

“Employment Agreement, Section 4.2”

Questions to consider

  • • Has this clause been enforced before?
  • • Is it enforceable in your state?