After the termination of this Agreement, the Employee agrees not to, either directly or indirectly, engage in or be an employee, consultant, partner, director, shareholder of a company or corporation in any trade, business or occupation whatsoever which in any manner might be construed as being a similar business or being in competition with the business of the Employer within 6 months immediately after the date of termination of this Agreement or the date on which the Employee ceases to be retained by the Employer for any cause whatsoever.