Why This Matters
The habits and benefits you set up in month one compound for decades.
First Month
Retirement match captured from day one
Health plan actually chosen, not defaulted
Direct deposit split to savings
Probation expectations asked directly
One mentor identified
Gotchas & Consequences
Skipping the match is refusing free money — a 6% match left on the table can cost six figures by retirement.
Default health plans are rarely the right ones for your situation.
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