Ghosting is for Dating, Not Recruiters + How to Not Get Fired in Your First 90 Days

Your first 90 days at a new job is a performance, not a rehearsal. 

In this episode, Lauren breaks down exactly how to survive (and thrive in) your first three months on the job with a phase-by-phase game plan. Plus, networking advice that will not make introverts want to crawl out of their skin (hello, Ask, Listen, Connect method), a ghosting horror story that proves recruiters need to do better, a crash course in why your paycheck is smaller than you expected (who IS FICA and why are they taking your money?), and how to build a professional reference list before you desperately need one. 

Listener Mailbag tackles the "sad tupperware in the break room" problem, and the Tip of the Week puts your phone on notice.

Topics covered: networking for introverts, first 90 days survival guide, W-4 forms, FICA, 401k matches, professional references, workplace phone etiquette

Transcript

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Hey y'all, and welcome back to the Career Bloom podcast. We're gonna cut the fluff today and get real about your career. Now, if you're new around here, my name is Lauren Deets, and this is the last episode of March 2026. We made it, y'all. And it seems like it's been the longest January, February, March I've ever experienced. But we're committed now. We're in it. So today's episode is gonna be a big one, and I need you to be prepared. We're gonna shift gears a little bit because we normally talk about how to get the job. And don't worry, future episodes we'll still talk about that. But this week we're talking about keeping the job and also understanding why your first paycheck might make you want to cry. I did the first time. Leave me alone. I was like 17. But let's start with something that I know makes at least half of you break out into a cold sweat. Networking. Specifically, networking for introverts, because us extroverts usually know just about how to do it. But even if you are an extrovert, stick around because this might be things that you didn't actually know. Because every piece of career advice out there tells you to just put yourself out there, just work the room, network, network, network. And if you're an introvert, that advice sounds like someone telling you to just casually skydive into a volcano. Like, cool, super helpful. Thanks. But let's get real about it. Networking does not mean you have to become a different person. It doesn't mean you have to be the loudest one in the room. And it certainly doesn't mean that you walk up to strangers and hand out your business card like you're playing poker. That's not networking. That's just making people uncomfortable. Even as an extrovert, it makes me uncomfortable. Real networking is building genuine connections. Like you seem genuine about it. We can tell if you're salesy from a mile away, but that's it. It's just relationships, not performances. Because we've all seen those real salesy, kind of performative people and thought, whatever that is, I don't want it. And that's not what we're going for. So here's what networking actually looks like if you're an introvert in 2026, and for some of us extroverts, because honestly, it's all leading the same way. It's sending a LinkedIn message to someone who you worked for, with, or someone you admire. And just saying, hey, I read your article on supply chain management. I thought it was really helpful. I'd love to connect. That's it. That is networking now. You didn't have to shake a single hand, you didn't have to make eye contact. And I don't know how to tell you all this, I'm gonna be real honest. I do most of my networking on the couch in my pajamas with a snack. And congratulations. If you know how to send a message on LinkedIn, you're a networker now too. But we do have to talk about the in-person stuff because I wouldn't be your career bestie if I didn't. So let's get into that just a little bit. Because eventually you are going to have to stand in front of someone at work or somewhere and communicate. Someone somewhere is going to try to make you make small talk with them. And I need you not to panic. In fact, here's my cheat code for small talk. I call it the ask, listen, connect method. Step one, ask a question. Not a deep philosophical question about their childhood and their no. Something easy. Like, hey, how was your weekend? Or have you tried the new coffee place that just moved in downtown? It's not that complicated. You don't want to trip them up on something they may or may not want to share. Bring in something that's pretty neutral. Also, most people like coffee, and coffee shops also have tea, so there's something to talk about. Step two, actually listen to their answer. A lot of people are really good at asking questions, not so good on actually listening to the answer. So when you ask that question, listen and wait to talk. Let them finish. But it's also important that you're not just waiting for your turn to talk. Pay attention to their actual answer. They mention something you're into, that should naturally continue the conversation. But then there's step three, connect on something they said. If you ask how their weekend was and they say, Oh, I actually went hiking, you can say something like, Oh, you went hiking? I've been wanting to trek that trail out. Done. That's it. That's a conversation. That's a connection. It takes 30 seconds and you didn't even have to talk yourself into it. It just kind of happens. And here's the secret that no one tells introverts is that the most people love talking about themselves. So when you ask how their weekend was or the new coffee shop or anything like that, you're drawing information that they can talk about themselves and give you. So if you learn to ask good questions and genuinely listen, people will walk away from that conversation thinking, well, that person was really interesting. Even though, to be honest, you probably didn't talk about yourself a lot. And all you did was ask them a question about their weekend. It's it's super easy. Now here's a bonus tip: you don't have to network with everyone. That's right, you heard me. You don't have to network with everyone. You don't need 500 LinkedIn connections. In fact, I tell recruiters all the time not to even look at that number when they look at someone's profile. You really need like five to ten solid professional relationships with people who know your work, respect your skills, and will pick up the phone if you actually called. Quality over quantity. So stop stressing about being everywhere at once and focus on being genuine in one place. And this is gonna lead us into segment two for the day. The first 90 days. We're gonna talk about the first 90 days at a new job because honestly, as HR, that's where a lot of people screw it up. And I'm not even kidding. That's where a lot of people honestly fumble. They work so hard to get the offer, they negotiate their salary, everything works really well. They show up looking professional, and then it's like a now what? What do I actually do now that I'm here? And honestly, I've noticed over the years as a career coach and an HR consultant that a lot of career coaching ends when the person gets the job. They get the job, they cancel their career coach. And while totally fine, I do have clients that do that. Here's what I see happen is those people start at jobs and then they come back and they go, well, I didn't know how to navigate that first 90 days. I see it happen over and over again. They get the job, then they coast. They think, I've made it, I can relax now. And I can't say no enough times. The first 90 days is not a victory lap, it's an audition. You know how most companies have a probationary period? It's not probationary to see, let's find a reason to fire you. It is an audition. We're looking to see if you actually fit what you said you could do. You are being evaluated. Your manager is watching you, your coworkers are watching you, and trust me, HR is watching you. Everybody is forming an opinion about you, and that opinion is going to follow you for a very long time. Your first 90 days is a performance, not a rehearsal. You have to act accordingly. And don't worry, I'm gonna drop you a little bit of a survival guide here. I'm gonna break this down into three phases. The first 30 days, the next 30 days, and the final 30 days. Think of it as a slow build. Days one through 30. Shut the trap and learn. And I say that with love. So much love. Your first month is about listening, observing, and absorbing. You don't know how things work yet. You don't know the culture, the unwritten rules, or who to go to for what. And that's fine. Nobody expects you to know everything on day one. And if they do, red flag in their direction, and I can make a whole other episode about that. But what we do expect you to do in the first 30 days is be a sponge. Take notes, lots of notes, ask questions. Not just, well, what do I do? Questions, but why do we do it this way? Questions. It shows curiosity and initiative. And here's a big one: learn people's names. Now, side personal note. As someone who is great with faces, but for the love cannot remember people's names. I totally get it. But use whatever tricks you need to to try to pin faces to names at your new job. I once had a guy um put on one of the anonymous kind of polls that I did that he got fired and six months into the job realized he actually didn't know his manager's name, even though it was on his the manager's door the entire time. So learning names is important. Learn every single name you can. The receptionist, the IT person, the person who refills the coffee, the janitor, the person who parks cars. I don't know what kind of job you have, but remember everybody. These people matter. And remembering their names tells them you see them as a person, not a function within the company. You want to be treated like a person. We gotta treat everybody else in the company like a person, too. Makes sense. And the small things build more goodwill than you can imagine. I've actually had CEOs tell me that they were impressed with new hires in the IT department, marketing department, things of that nature that would walk through the hallways and address everyone by name because they remember those kind of people stick out. Now we're gonna move to days 31 through 60. This is your main start contributing phase. By now, you should have a handle on the basics. You should know the systems, you should know the routine, you should have sat in enough meetings to understand priorities. So now it's time to start adding value. Volunteer for a small project, offer to help a teammate who's overwhelmed, share an idea in a meeting. Not a company overhaul. Let's not get that crazy because sometimes that can be overstepping if you just started, unless that's what you were hired for. But just think of thoughtful suggestions that show you're engaged. Something like, hey, I notice we're doing this thing manually. Would it be helpful if I looked into automating that for us? That for me is a chef's kiss moment. Initiative without the ego. And to be fair, some ideas that are shared we can't do, we've thought of before, but the initiative itself is enough for me to be confident I made the right decision in hiring you. And that leads us toward the end, days 61 through 90. Own your lane in these days. By month three, you should be operating with minimal hand holding. You should know your role, your responsibilities, and your team's expectations. This is also the time to schedule a check-in with your manager if they haven't already asked for one. Don't wait for them to come to you. Ask for a quick 15-minute meeting and say, I wanted to check in on how I'm doing and see if there's anything else I should be focusing on or looking at going forward. That conversation does two things. It shows self-awareness and it gives you a chance to course correct before you really start focusing on either too small of issues or the wrong issues. The people who survived the first 30 days are the ones who show up early, stay curious, keep their ego in check, and treat every single person in that building with respect. That's the whole secret. That's what we're looking for. I don't know how to tell people this, but we don't look so much at are you failing? Oh, does she suck? We're looking to see all of those 90 days come together with all those things. Do you know how to learn, absorb, start doing, start embracing your role, and then owning your lane? Oh, and one more thing. Your phone. I know you love your phone. I love my phone. But during your first 90 days, if your manager walks by and you're scrolling TikTok at your desk, that's what they're going to remember. Not the report you stayed late to finish, not the great idea you had in the meeting. They're gonna remember TikTok. That's the girl I caught on TikTok. That's the guy who I caught on Instagram. So keep it in your pocket or your bag until lunch. I promise the internet will still be there by the time you're done working. And it's time for everybody's favorite segment, it seems, from all the show notes I'm getting. We're gonna jump right into the horror story of the week. Y'all loved this segment last week, and the submissions are already rolling in, so let's keep it going. This week's story is about ghosting, and it ties perfectly with our episode today. So let's call this person Marcus. Marcus applied for a job, great company, great role. He did the phone screen and crushed it. Did the first interview, crushed it. Did the second interview and you guessed it, crushed it too. They told him we'll be in touch with next steps by Friday. Friday comes, nothing. Monday comes, nothing. A whole week goes by, nothing. So Marcus, understandably frustrated, does what a lot of people do. He moved on. He stops thinking about it, he accepts another offer somewhere else. Good for Marcus, right? Well, three weeks later, he gets an email from the original company. Hi, Marcus, we'd love to extend an offer. Three weeks. No communication, no update, no, hey, we're still deciding, just silence, and then a surprise offer like nothing happened. But here's where it gets good for Marcus. Being a professional, he replied and said, Thank you so much for the offer, but I've accepted another position. I would have loved to discuss this back when we talked about it the first time. And if I'd heard back sooner. Polite, professional, a little bit devastating. And that, my friends, is why ghosting is for dating, not recruiters. Now let me be clear, this goes both ways. If you're a job seeker and you just stop responding to a recruiter because you got another offer or you changed your mind, that's ghosting too, and it's just as bad. The professional world is smaller than you think, and that recruiter you ghost today might be the hiring manager of your dreams at your dream company in two years. We, just like everybody else, tend to move up the chain. I myself started more in a recruiter role, and now I do consulting for gigantic companies, and I assure you, I have seen some of those people I met originally years ago. So always, and this goes to the HR managers, the recruiters, the job seekers, everybody. Close the loop. A quick email saying thank you, but I've decided to go in another direction takes 30 seconds and preserves your professional relationships. So don't be a ghost. Ghosts don't get hired, ghosts don't get callbacks. And y'all keep the horror stories coming. The link is in my show notes. You can also go to my website, Career Bloom Solutions, and put it on any of the forms that come to me because I want the awkward ones, the unhinged ones, and the one that make you cringe just thinking about them. And also I really like sharing them, and it seems to be everybody's favorite segment. And all right, buckle up. It's time for segment four. And you're probably thinking, once I talk about what I'm about to talk about, what does that have to do with the rest of the episode? It's because I'm here to help. And it'll explain itself. So let's get into it. Let's get into something that nobody teaches you in school, it seems. Nobody warns you about, and everyone just expects you to figure out on your own. Your paycheck. Remember, I explained that in the intro. Remember, I was crying? We'll get to that in a minute. Specifically, why your paycheck is smaller than you thought it might be. Now, like I said, I remember getting my first real paycheck, looking at it like someone had made a mistake. I literally said, excuse me, out loud. Who is FICA and why are they taking all my money? I thought I was getting robbed. Turns out it's just taxes and benefits and a whole bunch of other deductions that nobody explained to me. So I'm gonna explain them to you right now because we're breaking the cycle of financial confusion today. First things first, when you get a job offer, they give you a salary number. Let's say it's $50,000 a year for nice round math. That sounds great, right? That's about $4,166 a month. Except that's your gross pay. That's the number before everyone takes their cut. Your actual take home pay, your net pay, and I always remember it like this: if you're fishing and you cast the net, when you pick the net up, whatever fish are caught in the actual net, the fish you get to take home, that's your take home pay. Hope that's not more confusing, but that's always how I remember it. Your net pay is going to be lower. Get it lower than the total amount of fish in the sea. You only get what you catch in your own net. Sometimes significantly lower. And if you're not prepared for that, your first paycheck is gonna feel like a personal betrayal. So let's talk about where that money goes. Number one, and always, federal income tax. The government takes a percentage of your earnings based on your tax bracket. The more you make, the higher your percentage. And this is where your W4 comes in. When you start a new job, HR is going to hand you a W4 and say, fill this out. And if you're like most people, you're gonna stare at it like it was written in hieroglyphics and look confused. But here's the short version. Your W4 tells your employer how much federal tax to withhold from each paycheck. If you claim zero allowances, they take out more each paycheck, which means you'll probably get a bigger refund at tax time. If you claim more allowances, they take out less each paycheck, but you may owe money when you file. For most single people with one job and no dependents, the standard withholding is usually fine. But if your life is more complicated, if you have a side hustle, a spouse who also works, or kids, it's worth spending 10 minutes with the IRS withholding calculator online. It's free. It's not scary. I promise. And then there's number two. And this depends on your state and where you live, but state income tax. Some states, like Texas, Florida, and Nevada, don't have state income tax at all. Others take a decent chunk. If you live in a state with income tax, this is another line item you're gonna see on your paycheck stub. Number three, FICA. This stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and it covers Social Security and Medicare. Social Security takes 6.2% of your paycheck, and Medicare takes 1.45% of your paycheck. That's a combined 7.65% that comes out automatically. And no, you don't get a choice and you can't opt out. And here's the thing: your employer also pays 7.65% on top of that on your behalf. So the government is getting about 15.3% total. Welcome to adulting. And if you're doing the math and it feels like a lot, that's because it is a lot. But understanding where your money goes is the first step to managing it wisely. And then we have number four, that is your benefits deductions. If you opted into health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401k, or any other benefits that come out of your paycheck, that's where you'll see those. And I want to be clear: if your company offers a 401k match and you are not contributing enough to get the full match, you're leaving money on the table. So if they match up to 3%, you contribute at least 3%. So they'll match it. That's not investing advice. That's just math. It's free money. Take the money. So after all of that, your $50,000 salary might look more like $35,000 to $38,000 in actual take home pay. Depends on your state, your benefits. That's roughly $2,900 to $3,100 a month hitting your bank account. And that's why it's so important to build your budget based on your net pay, the fish in your net, not your gross pay. Don't go sign a lease for an apartment based on what you think you're making. Sign it based on what you're actually bringing home. And one more thing, and I say this with love and zero judgment. Well, maybe a little anyway. If you are a full-grown adult with a job and you are still on your parents' Netflix account, their phone plan, their car insurance, or any other subscription they're paying for, I need you to start thinking about a transition plan. You don't have to do it all at once, but part of financial literacy is understanding what your life actually costs and taking ownership of it. That's how you grow. And I'm always gonna push y'all to do that. Also, I have seen people build their budgets around their bills being paid for by other people, parents, spouses, things like that. And then when something happens to those people, their budgets kind of fall apart because they weren't taking into account that those other people were paying those things. So I'm not saying you have to do them right away, maybe in a couple months or a couple years, but plan to have all of your bills paid for by you at some point. And it's time for one of my favorite segments. And I worked on this segment for a while because I get this question a lot. So we're gonna talk about references. References 101. Because this is something that people always think about at the last possible second and then panic. So you're filling out a job application, you get to the bottom, and it says, Hey, please provide us with three professional references. And you suddenly start scrolling through your phone, trying to figure out who you can ask. Let me tell you who's not a professional reference, and then we'll get more into it. Your best friend, not a professional reference. Your mom, your roommate, your cousin, or the barista, which I have had happen. None of those people count. I don't care how well they know you. I don't care if your best friend has known you since kindergarten and can vouch for your character. A professional reference is someone who has worked with you in a professional setting. Period. A professional reference can speak to what you do, not just who you are. That's the difference. So who makes a good reference? I'm sure you're thinking your former manager or supervisor, a colleague who worked directly with you on projects, a client that you had a strong professional relationship with, a professor, but only if you're early in your career and the professor supervised an actual project or internship. As you get further along, though, you want to phase out the academic references and replace them with workplace ones. It's a little sketchy if you have about 15 years, 12 years, eight years of work experience, and the only person that ever said you did a good job was from college all those years ago. I digress. Because I'm gonna move on to the parts that always people forget. You have to ask those people before you list them as a reference. Please, please do that. Do not just put someone's name and number on an application and then let them get answered. Ambushed by a phone call that they weren't expecting. It's not professional. In fact, it's a jump scare for them. And it's confusing for us because if I call someone and they go, who, they are coming up with information about your professional history and everything about you on the fly. You don't want that. You want to give them the opportunity to come up with things beforehand because people will panic and go, I don't remember that person. And then it looks bad for everybody. So here's exactly how to ask: send them a message or an email saying something like, Hi, I'm currently interviewing for this job title at a certain company, or I'm just interviewing. And I would be grateful if you'd be willing to serve as a professional reference for me. I really valued our time working together at whatever company you worked at. And I just think you could speak to my skills in this specific area. If you're open to it, I'd be happy to send you the job descriptions so you know what they're looking for. Now, this does three things. One, it gives them a chance to say yes or no. Some people just don't like to be professional references at all. With all my years of HR, I am very limited on who I give them to because every single person asks for one and I just can't do that. Now, two, it reminds them of the context. Three, it sets them up, like we said, to say the right things. You're giving them the job description. So instead of wasting their time or acting confused, they now know what that company is looking for. Your coaching, your reference to help you. And that's not cheating, that's being smart. Now, let's talk about building your reference list before y'all get crazy. Because a lot of people will say, I just don't have one. But I hear that all the time. And it's usually from people who are starting out or have been in one job for a long time. And if that's you, here's what you're gonna do: start investing in your professional relationships now, not when you need them. Go back to the networking advice from the top of this episode. Those connections you're building, those are future references. The coworker you helped with a project, future reference. The manager who thanked you for stepping up, future reference. You are building your reference list every single day at work. You just don't realize it. And here's a pro tip: keep a running list. And yes, I'm serious. Open up a note on your phone right now and create a list called professional references. Put down anyone you've worked with who you trust and who has seen you actually do good work. Keep it updated. Add to it as you build relationships. That way, when you need it, you're not scrambling, you're ready. References shouldn't be an afterthought. They're a strategy. You need to treat them like one. Now let's move on to another favorite segment of mine, and it's actually a new one. We're gonna start it this week. It's called the listener mailbag. Now let's see what y'all sent in. This one says, Lauren, I just started a new job and I feel like everyone has their friend groups. I eat lunch alone every day, and I'm starting to feel like the weird new kid in middle school. How do I break in without being annoying? Okay, so first of all, I want to give you a hug through my microphone because I feel like this question belongs it to me, because that has happened to me. Starting a new job where everybody already knows each other is genuinely one of the most like uncomfortable professional experiences there is. You walk into the break room, everybody's laughing, like somebody just said something great, and then kind of pause, look at you, you're new, and you're just kind of standing there holding your Tupperware, like, hey, I've been there. But here's the truth: it just takes time. You're not gonna have work besties day one or day two unless you already knew somebody that worked there. And that's okay. There's things you can do to speed it up. Um, number one, you can find one person. You don't need a whole group, just find one person that seems approachable. Maybe someone who's been at the company a long time, seems to know everyone, and ask them a question about the job. Let the conversation flow as naturally as you can, and that one person usually becomes two, and then that becomes a small group, and that's how it works. And number two, you can be helpful. Some people aren't really great at like sparking up brand new conversations with people they barely know, and that's okay. But nothing builds relationships faster than being the person who says, Oh, hey, do you need a hand with that? Remember, like the new person who jumped in and helped is gonna stay on someone's mind, if that makes sense. So when you become helpful to people versus just sitting at your desk quietly, the building of the groups or at least being a part of a group is gonna move a little bit faster, if that makes sense. And then number three, bring food. I'm not even kidding. Bring food with you, bring donuts, bring a bag of coffee to put in the coffee maker, uh, bring candy. I don't, it doesn't really matter, but it's the single fastest way to make people like you at a new job, and um, especially blue-collar, but offices works too. It's a little bit of a bribe, and I get that, but does it work every single time? Yeah. If you can cook it yourself, uh well, ask around because some offices don't allow that. But if you're like a really good cook, that always works too, because you can get the conversation going about you making it. But find out like what the best coffee shop is, what the best bakery is, go get some croissants. You're not the weird kid, you're just the new kid. So I need you to remember that the new kids become old friends faster than you think. And give yourself some grace. Everybody at that company, unless their name's on the building, was new at some point too. And y'all keep the questions coming. I love hearing from y'all. All right, it's just about time to wrap all this up, but we are gonna do the tip of the week. And this one's pretty short and sweet and absolutely essential. And just really quick before we get into it, I had somebody asked, how do you come up with the tip of the week and the segments and the different things? Is I take notes from the things people send in. You can leave one at the show notes, you can go on my website, but I try to address the things that people want the information too, and this is the fastest way to get it out to you. So here's the tip. Your first 90 days at a new job is a performance, not a rehearsal. I said it earlier, and I'm saying it again because it's that important. But here's the specific tip: during your first 90 days, stay off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, whatever scroll of choices for you until your lunch break. That's it. That's the tip. Keep your phone in your pocket or your bag during your work hours because I need you to hear something. We see you and we're judging you. And yes, it will come up in your review, and it does often. And I know that sounds harsh, but I'm telling you this because I care about you. I have sat in performance review meetings where a manager literally said, their work is fine, but they're on their phone all the time. And it didn't really matter at that point that the person's work was fine. The perception was they weren't fully committed because they were constantly scrolling. And also keep in mind, constantly for you and constantly for them are different. You may think I only spent 20 minutes on TikTok today, but they just happened to be 20 minutes over the course of the day, but it was every time the manager walked by. So to them, all day, perception is reality in the workplace, especially in the first 90 days where they don't know enough about you to let things slide. You have the rest of your career to figure out what level of phone usage is acceptable at your job. Some offices are totally chill about it, some are not. But you don't know which one you're in yet. So during those first 90 days, err on the side of caution. Put it away, be present, make eye contact with actual humans, and save the doom scrolling for after 5 p.m. And your homework this week, because I know that's your favorite thing. Set your phone up for success before you go to work. Turn off non-essential notifications during work hours, put it on do not disturb so you're not tempted. Set a screen time limit. Whatever you need to do to make sure that when you're at work, you're at work. Your manager will notice, trust me. And not to mention it will put you above and beyond the other people that we can't get off the phone. I've also seen managers pick people that they've never seen on their phones over someone else for a promotion because they felt like they were more committed. So it kind of works both ways. And that's it. That's a wrap on this week's episode. We covered networking a little bit, we covered introverts a little bit, we broke down the first 90 days, how ghosting is a bad idea, and we figured out why your paycheck is smaller than uh you expected. And also keep in mind with that, I am not a tax professional by any means. I can just tell you the HR portion. You should always talk to a tax professional before you make decisions for your own situation, or that tax bill at the end of the year might be a little bit different than you expected. And if this episode helped you, share it. Send it to a friend who's about to start a new job or is still looking. Send it to a person who's still confused about their taxes, or send it to your introverted friend who needs to hear that it's okay to network from their couch. And y'all tag me on social media. I actually like to see it. And if you haven't listened to the episodes before this for this month, we focused on glowing up in the professional realm, learning all the basics. You can also follow me on social media because I make pretty much daily videos at this point explaining the other things. And that's the good kind of binge, by the way, but I still don't want you on during work hours. I've got resumes, cover letter prep, interview prep, salary negotiations, all sorts of things on my website I mentioned as well, careerbloom solutions.com. And if you have a career question, a horror story, or just want to say hi, you can visit me online and put it in the form. And for premium content, you can sign up for my premium blog or upgrade your podcast subscription. So until next time, I'm Lauren Deets, and remember, your career is not going to bloom by accident. You have to water it. I'll see y'all next week.