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I always ask to review the paperwork before I make a decision. It's never been a problem. Now, I don't job hop a lot, so that's not a large sample size, but at least the companies I worked for all let me review paperwork before deciding. Not all let me change it, but many did. It's not strictly a function of company size either. And if they don't let you review it, that's a sign too. If someone is using information asymmetry against you, it's a bad sign. Likewise, if you're getting an offer, and you know you have 100,000 stock options, but no idea the size of the pool, it's probably not a place you want to work. First job out of college, you'll probably get fleeced, and that's probably okay -- you're mostly building your resume and learning -- but most of the time, you should hold your employers to reasonable expectations. I should also mention -- you learn a lot talking to lawyers. Part of the upside is reviewing your new contract, and part, it's an educational expense. The more you learn on your own going in before talking, the less you'll spend, and the more you'll get out. |