Getting the most out of your 'non-negotiable' contract: It's all about the little things

When you have been offered your first job out of fellowship, you experience a great amount of joy and relief. Finally, you are joining the adult workforce and you feel as if all of your hard work has paid off. However, suddenly, you feel anxious as the recruiter or chairman starts a conversation about your contract. Now, you wish you had dabbled in business or economics or law. So, when you are sent your “non-negotiable” contract, what do you need to know? What can you do? This manuscript explores strategies to deal with this situation.