Episode notes
In this episode of Office Hours with Roasa Law, Dr. Lance Roasa and paralegal Steve Kellner dive into one of the most common, and risky, moves new veterinary grads and seasoned professionals make: signing an offer letter too soon. They break down why offer letters are not just harmless placeholders, the hidden implications of signing early, and how a casual decision can lock you into unfavorable terms.
They discuss:
- Why almost every veterinary job starts with an offer letter—and why that’s not always a good thing
- The psychological (and financial) weight of signing early
- What should be included in an offer letter vs. what’s usually left out
- How to ask for the full employment contract without sounding confrontational
- Real stories from the negotiation trenches, including how ...
Keywords
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