#NewGrad

[ksknair]

Decoding Your Job Offer: What's Really in Your CTC?

Hey everyone!

So, you got a job offer! Congrats! 🎉 You see that big number, the CTC, and you're thinking, "Wow, I'm rich!" But... is it really all yours?

Let's talk about CTC, or Cost to Company. It's the total amount your employer spends on you each year. Sounds great, right? But here's the thing: it's not all cash you'll see in your bank account.

Think of it like a big pie. Your basic salary is a slice, allowances (like for rent or travel) are another, and then you have things like health insurance, retirement funds, and sometimes even meal vouchers! All of that adds up to your CTC.

I remember when I first got my offer, I was so excited about the CTC number, but then I realized my take-home pay was different. It's like finding out your birthday cake has a layer you can't eat! 🎂

In my latest blog post, I break down all the components of CTC, show you how to calculate your actual salary, and explain why it matters. It's super important, especially if you're a student or recent grad, to understand this so you can make smart decisions.

Don't get caught off guard! Check out my blog post to learn how to really understand your job offer and plan your finances.

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[freshrn]

How to Realistically Deal With Rude RNs During Report

In this episode, we dive into the art of giving and receiving nursing reports during your shift—especially when the pressure is on. Whether you’re dealing with nit-picky nurses, feeling intimidated by experienced colleagues, or handling less-than-friendly handoffs, this episode is for you.

We’ll share realistic examples of challenging moments, offer strategies for managing your emotions and reactions, and teach you how to respond with confidence and professionalism. Plus, I introduce my new Nursing Report Masterclass, part of the New Grad RN Toolkit, designed to help you feel prepared and empowered in your nursing career.

👉 Ready to level up your report skills? Check out the Nursing Report Masterclass at https://www.courses.freshrn.com/p/toolkit

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FKr5QETZFbU 

Here’s what we cover:

 [0:27] Overview of the Report Masterclass

 [3:03] Examples of tricky interactions with off-going/oncoming nurses

 [5:38] Strategies to handle these moments gracefully

 [8:16] How to offer gentle pushback

 [16:33] Managing consistent negativity

{22:50] A sneak peek into my New Grad RN Toolkit

  If you’re a new nurse, this episode will give you the tools to navigate one of the most challenging parts of your shift with poise. Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your nursing reports!

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[randomsincerethoughts]

Abbott Elementary School, Pilot

Janine: Well, I think the younger teachers are capable. Barbara: Really? Then why is it that Ms. Schwartz's hair is falling out? Why does Jacob here need a smoking break every five minutes? Jacob: I switched to an herbal vape. Barbara: And why can't any of you stick it out longer than two years? More turnovers than a bakery. [ Door opens ] Jacob: Ouch.

I've rewatched the pilot a few times and this scene always gets me.

I feel like this is the attitude in nursing as well. The more experienced nurses put down newgrads because they're struggling in a new challenging environment. Struck a nerve.

[hellhoundsprey]

Obligatory #notSPN but...welcome to my current happy place, y'all 🥪💕 the Fantastic Beasts fandom is very dead but @lilith-the-ancient and I perform all the necromancy our nasty hearts desire ((: (we RP over on my according sideblog...in case you wanna have a peek)

[spintaxi]

New Grads' Marketing Career

Welcome to the Marketing Hunger Games: A Guide for New Grads with Unreasonable Dreams

By the Department of Paradoxical Promotions, SpinTaxi Magazine So you’ve graduated. You’ve got the robe, the diploma, and the student debt package with the deluxe interest accrual. And now you want a career in marketing? That’s adorable. You dream of color palettes, brand synergy, and tweeting on behalf of yogurt. But this is not your grandparents' marketing world. They had Don Draper. You have a Slack channel moderated by a sentient emoji named BrandBot_420. We’re here to help—if by "help" you mean offer wildly contradictory advice, soul-diluting truths, and the faint scent of panic. You Are the Product Now Let’s start with the basics: you’re not selling toothpaste—you are the toothpaste. Your LinkedIn is your box, your resume is your fluoride content, and your "personal brand" is a minty illusion of competence. An actual CMO (Chief Marketing Oracle) was overheard at a Davos dive bar saying, “If a Gen Z grad doesn’t have a logo for themselves by 22, are they even employable?” This is your life now. A carousel of Canva mockups, clickbait portfolios, and hoping your unpaid internship at a kombucha startup “counts” because they gave you free stickers and access to the Slack #dogsofmarketing channel. Network, But Make It Look Organic You've heard the phrase "It's who you know." That was true—before AI ate everyone’s contacts list. Now it’s "Who reposts your TikTok where you pretended to cry because your brand campaign didn’t go viral." Attend networking events like it’s speed dating for relevance. Prepare your elevator pitch, but make sure it includes three buzzwords, one tragic backstory, and a vague promise to start a podcast. “Hi, I’m Ainsley. I specialize in trauma-informed growth hacking and once optimized a funnel during a blizzard.” Pick a Specialty You Can Abandon in Six Months Digital marketing is a jungle gym of ever-evolving platforms and strategies, all of which will be obsolete before your first paycheck clears. So pick a niche like: Influencer Whisperer Brand Vibes Engineer Hashtag Sentiment Cartographer Email Necromancer (resurrects dead leads) Just remember, whichever specialty you choose will become irrelevant the moment TikTok is banned, Slack becomes sentient, or Meta rebrands itself as a cloud-based religion. Expect to Work 80 Hours for the Exposure Congratulations! You’ve landed your first gig. It's technically a full-time job, but the HR onboarding doc describes it as a “tethered lifestyle opportunity with branding benefits.” You’ll work from home but never leave Zoom. You’ll brainstorm with AI interns named JaniceGPT. You’ll cry into your iced matcha while A/B testing subject lines like “Oops, You Forgot This in Your Cart, Stacy!” for clients who sell mood rings to robots. Your manager will tell you that burnout is a "myth perpetuated by competitors" and that mental health days are “Q2 luxuries.” Your Boss Is Younger Than You and Speaks in Memes Gen Alpha middle managers are real and they’re already running B2B meme channels on Discord. Your supervisor will wear a hoodie that says “ROI Is a Construct” and tell you to “pivot your KPIs around the serotonin curve.” They will correct your grammar in emojis and promote someone who “went viral for crying during a Duolingo ad.” The performance review will be delivered via TikTok dance. You will not be allowed to ask questions. You Must Believe in Brands More Than Yourself Here’s the cruel irony: you will pour more heart, time, and identity into a popsicle brand than your own life. You will build personas for imaginary people named “Eco-Friendly Erin” and “Data Dan” while forgetting your own blood type. You’ll write “authentic” content for a brand that sells fake meat shaped like former presidents. You’ll A/B test the phrase “gluten-sympathetic” until your fingers bleed. You’ll cry when a campaign doesn’t “resonate with pet parents.” You’ll feel alive when it does. The AI Revolution Is Coming for Your Job... But Slowly, and With a Newsletter Every tool you master—Midjourney, Jasper, Adobe’s AI gremlin—will soon be “democratized” into obsolescence. Soon, all job listings will require 5+ years of experience managing software that hasn’t been invented yet. Your human gut instinct will be replaced by an algorithm called Gutly, which offers “intuition as a service.” Still, keep a sunny outlook. As one Gartner report put it: “Humans remain valuable for their moral hesitancy and unpredictable spelling errors.” Freelance or Full-Time? Yes. Do you want benefits and emotional neglect, or freedom and existential dread? Full-time roles offer you a vague hierarchy, annual reviews that read like horoscopes, and health insurance that only covers marketing-related injuries (e.g., “branding fatigue,” “influencer rash”). Freelance gigs let you work in your pajamas at 2 a.m. while chasing invoices like it’s a video game with no health bar. Both involve crying in Google Docs. Your Salary Will Be Paid in Exposure, Canva Credits, and Vibes Let’s be realistic. Your first marketing job will pay somewhere between “sourdough starter kit” and “live-in basement intern.” You’ll be told your pay is “competitive”—which just means you're competing with free labor and unpaid AI interns. A recruiter once said, “We believe in investing in our people. But not financially. More like emotionally. Through Slack emojis.” Your Parents Won’t Understand What You Do, and That’s Okay To this day, your dad thinks marketing means “billboards and jingles.” Your mom tells people you “work with Instagram celebrities.” Your grandma thinks you work for Satan, but only because you optimized SEO for a Ouija board company last month. Don’t explain. Just say, “I help brands connect with their inner trauma narratives through synergistic storytelling” and walk away confidently while faking a client call. You’ll Be Replaced by an Intern Who’s a Cat, But You’ll Be Okay Eventually, someone younger, cheaper, and more feline will take your job. Maybe it’s a cat named “WhiskerGPT” who gets better engagement stats. Maybe it’s a hamster with a ring light. Let it go. You’ll pivot to consulting, or launch a Substack, or teach a class called “How to Market Yourself to Yourself.” You’ll be fine. Marketing is just storytelling for people who sell breath mints as lifestyle statements. And remember: no matter what happens, someone is getting rich from your suffering. Usually Gary in Accounts. He just sold his TikTok about oatmeal branding for $6.2 million. Final Words of Inspiration (Before We Ghost You) You are a visionary. A hustler. A brand whisperer. And if you post that on LinkedIn with the right GIF, someone might endorse you for “thought leadership.” Go forth. Market boldly. And never forget the sacred motto of every entry-level marketer: “This meeting could’ve been an email campaign.” Disclaimer: This article was written in collaboration between a tenured professor who believes fax machines are witchcraft and a philosophy major turned dairy marketer who brands milk as “existentially creamy.” Any resemblance to real advice is purely coincidental. Auf Wiedersehen. Read the full article

[cloudycoders]

We had a fantastic time at ACEIT Jaipur!

We met so many promising future professionals at our campus drive.

It was a great day!

[advanto-software]

सावळे सुंदर रूप मनोहर

राहो निरंतर हृदयी माझे !

आषाढी एकादशीच्या मनपूर्वक शुभेच्छा..

[central-telecoms]

🎓🚀 G'day Newly Minted Grads! Ready to Dive into Newcastle's Ripper Business Scene? 🚀🎓

Strewth! If you've just tossed your cap and are itching to get your career rolling, Newcastle, NSW is the bonza place to be! This beaut coastal city isn't just about surf and sand; it's also chock-a-block full of top-notch opportunities for fresh-faced, eager-beaver grads like yourself to get stuck into the world of business.

Here's why Newcastle's the dinky-di choice for you:

Crackin' Start-up Scene: Newcastle's got more start-ups than you can shake a stick at! With cobbers in every nook and cranny working on the latest and greatest ideas, diving into a start-up gig means you'll be fair dinkum making a difference from day one.

Fair Shake of the Sauce Bottle with Corporate Gigs: From bigwig companies to local legends, there's a ripper range of job openings across all sorts of industries. Whether you're keen on numbers, marketing, or even making a difference in the community, Newcastle's got ya covered.

Get Your Mingle On: Newcastle's a rip-snorter for networking! With events and shindigs happening left, right, and centre, you'll be able to chinwag with top-notch pros, snag some ace advice, and maybe even find yourself a top-notch mentor.

Living the Dream: No word of a lie, Newcastle's lifestyle is the duck's nuts. With some of the best beaches around, a lively arts scene, and a laid-back vibe, it's not just about work, work, work. It's about living your best life, too!

Community Vibes: Newcastle's not just a place; it's a family. Whether you're after career advice, a friendly chat over a brew, or a hand up when you need it most, the Newcastle community's got your back.

So, if you're keen as mustard to kick-start your career, look no further than Newcastle, mate! With its fair dinkum business opportunities, top-notch lifestyle, and a community that's as true-blue as they come, you'll be on your way to success faster than you can say "strewth"!

Ready to give it a burl? Start scoping out job opps, events, and other fair dinkum resources for newly minted grads, and get ready to make a fair crack of the whip in the business world! 🌟🌏

[nailbats]

LIKE IM SORRY BUT THIS IS A COMPLETED DIFFERENT PERSON FROM THE PERSON I AM NOW

how optimistic I was before lmao

I really gotta like…actually check what all my old tumblr bio/links go cos like

I haven’t updated that since 2016 at most LMAO

[freshrn]

AI at the Bedside: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Nursing Right Now

In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Morin, MSN, RN-BC, CNIO, to talk about a topic that’s generating a lot of buzz (and questions): AI in nursing.

  We dive into how artificial intelligence is already being used in clinical settings—like fall prevention, EMR automation, staffing optimization, and more. Ali shares her journey from pediatric critical care nurse to informatics leader and offers a clear, thoughtful breakdown of what AI can really do for nurses at the bedside.

  We also explore:

How AI is helping reduce burnout and documentation overload

Why trust is a major barrier for nurses with new tech

What nurse leaders need to know about integrating AI tools

A hopeful vision of what a med-surg shift could look like 20 years from now

Insight on her professional nursing journey to informatics 

Whether you’re a student, new grad, or experienced nurse feeling overwhelmed by clunky workflows—this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a realistic take on where nursing and technology are headed.

  “AI can never replace the human touch—but it can absolutely take work off your plate.”

  Want more insights like this? Head over to https://www.freshrn.com and sign up for our email list! You’ll get helpful, non-spammy updates packed with practical tips, resources, and encouragement—especially for new nurses navigating real-world practice.

  For our nursing school planner, head to https://www.freshrn.com/planner 

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[thematerialgurl]

Last run before RN🩺

🩺 Starting my last job as a CNA/PCT

🩺 Applying to Newgrad residency programs

🩺 Making my 6 week schedule for work

🩺 Studying for Nutrition exam

🩺 Reading my chapters for MedSurg 2

⏳3 months 15 days til graduation/ pinning

The count down begins now👩🏾‍🎓

Ladeja G RN 24🙏🏾

[netmarkjp]

#ばばさん通信ダイジェスト : 新人研修でHardening! 2023

賛否関わらず話題になった/なりそうなものを共有しています。

新人研修でHardening! 2023

https://developers.freee.co.jp/entry/hardening-training-for-newgrads-2023

[porcelain-dollbones]

in terms of work i want to complete 6 months of my newgrad rotations on the wards and then try to get into the newgrad ICU program for the other 6 months. but if i dont manage that its ok i can do critical care rotations next year

current 2025 goals:

read at least 2 books a month

attend mandarin classes and make a serious start on learning it

get off my meds

get involved with my union

begin consistent volunteer work

learn to do one braid really really well

[cloudycoders]

Campus Drive: Your Launchpad to the Real World

The air crackles with a mix of nervous excitement and eager anticipation. It's campus drive season, and the hallways are buzzing with students clutching resumes, practicing their elevator pitches, and dreaming of landing their first "real" job. This isn't just another day on campus; it's a pivotal moment, a bridge between academia and the professional world.

It's about more than just filling positions; it's about building a pipeline of future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.