Getting set up
How to look competent fast — onboarding, first 1:1s, ramp plans, the unspoken stuff nobody hands you on day one.
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What to do when you get sick in your first 90 days
Sick days in your first 90 days feel higher-stakes than they are. Here's how to handle the message, the handoff, and the return without making your manager worry.
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A reader asks: my onboarding buddy has gone AWOL — what now?
Your assigned onboarding buddy vanishes in week two. More common than anyone admits. Three moves that make the rest of your ramp work without them.
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The First 90 Days OS: your Week 1 boot sequence
A simple Week 1 setup so you look competent fast: define success, build your note system, and stop guessing what matters.
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The 30/60/90 Plan That Doesn't Make You Look Like a Try-Hard
A one-page 30/60/90 for new grads that reads like alignment, not a manifesto — plus the email script your manager will actually answer.
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Week 1 Checklist: how to look competent in your first seven days
A simple day-by-day plan for your first week: relationships, clarity, and one small win.