Spotting a daft agreement before you sign it

Sometimes you realize you've signed a daft agreement only after the ink has dried and the reality of the situation starts sinking in. We've all been there—that moment of "Wait, did I really just agree to that?" It usually happens when we're in a rush, feeling pressured, or maybe just being a bit too optimistic about how things will play out. Whether it's a handshake deal with a neighbor or a twenty-page contract for a new job, the feeling of a bad deal is universal. ...

May 13, 2026 · 6 min · Chani Sanfield