Your first yes sets a direction — and direction matters more than speed. 

In Letter #2 of the Dear Graduate series, David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba tackle one of the biggest mistakes new grads make: taking a job instead of making a move. They break down three questions every graduate should ask before accepting an offer, explain how to tell the difference between a wrong fit and a hard start, and give practical guidance on what to do in the first 90 days if you suspect you made the wrong call. 

Key topics covered: 

— Culture fit, manager quality, and growth trajectory as decision filters 

— How urgency creates short-term thinking with long-term consequences 

— The right way to leave a job you've just started — without burning bridges 

— Why a wrong first move is not a life sentence 

Hosts: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, Jon Dzyuba 

Show: Beyond Day One Podcast | Produced by Foundations for Success 

Website: foundations4success.com 

Social: @found4success