I'm currently employed at an IT firm that manages small business computer networks. Their size has decreased in recent years, and they have frozen wage increases. I feel I can no longer make a living at this company. I want to go work for another similar firm that only works in customers that are too large for my current employer to handle.

In my non-compete agreement, it says "Associate will not patronize any business which competes with the business of the company". Will this be a problem for me?

Also, a small side question. Do I have to tell them where I'm going?