I just quit and my notice period is 3months. Any ways to shorten the duration ?

Some options:

• get your prospective employer to buy out part of your notice period (or pay that off yourself but that is going to be ouch!)
• encash your leave

Like most members mentioned, it is unlikely the non-competition clause will be pursued by your employer.

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If you aren't a sales person with substantial client accounts, it is mostly a standard contractual clause thrown in, no practical impact. That said, it may not be wise to explicitly announce you are joining a competitor.

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3 months is quite long especially if you are a junior staff. I have seen mid-level staff with 15 to 20 years experience leaving for shorter.

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It feels like a clause they add in but they don't enforce or cannot enforce. Doesn't mean that they won't push or threaten you. Doesn't sound very align to industry trends. Then again as employees, sometimes if you want the job, you have to suck thumb and sign on the line.

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Try talking to HR or boss?

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The competitor clause seems more relevant for business. If you actively poach their clients for your business, then they will take action against you. (Google Peter Tan)

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As a junior staff, or any other staff, after you gain experience of course you join a competitor. If not join another industry meh?

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If your employer is so closed minded to take action against you for that, that totally justifies your resignation and it's time to bring in the unions.

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But MNC got no time for that la.

3 months is enforceable since it's within the usual market range for notice period. Either serve it in its entirety, or offset part of it using your leave. Can consider taking MC to stay home shake leg also occasionally.

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Ignore that crap about not being able to go to a competitor within 12 months.

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Trust me I've changed jobs enough times to know.

Speak to a lawyer to see if the contract is enforceable. Lots of companies put such onerous clauses, more as a deterrent. It be difficult for them to justify such a long notice period for junior-level staff.