post-grad Q&A: *1 year later* finding a job, saving $, balancing a social life, benefits

☁️ In this video, I answer a bunch of your questions about life post-grad, adulting, finding a job, saving money, benefits, retirement plans, finding an apartment, and so much more!
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· age: 24
· degree: AAS in Radiologic Technology
· job: Rad Tech (cross-training into CT & MRI)
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[@brittanytrull]

paused the video to say I cant believe youve been post grad for almost a year - time freaking flies

[@JuliaKristine]

R I G H T

[@MaddiesYoutubeChannel]

about to graduate in like two weeks and im FREAKING OUT!! love seeing all you've accomplish in your first yr!! hope you continue to find success:)

[@JuliaKristine]

So happy for you!!!

[@mariamangion21]

I always look forward to your videos! So glad I found your channel 🥰

[@veronicaelghazaly1548]

YAY!!! Thank you, Julia, for going with this video...it turned out AMAZING! I am so grateful for your reflections, stories, and insights. You are the BEST!!! 💕

[@JuliaKristine]

Thank you so much for the recommendation & idea! ❤️

[@rachelflores1125]

Ahh you answered my question! This was an amazing video and was so helpful for me as a college student scared of the future. I love your videos and while I am not interested being in the medical field, I enjoy hearing all of this as my husband wants to get into radiology

[@JuliaKristine]

I really appreciate your support of my videos and channel! That's awesome that your husband wants to pursue the field :)

[@tatianapadilla9162]

i’m also 1 year post grad and really resonate with everything in this video. I’m also planning on training in CT soon. I’m glad you’re liking your new job!

[@JuliaKristine]

You definitely should! Thank you so much :)

[@mitchie9630]

Yes to video on tips for job interviews!! 😊

[@AllysonRose]

Aw I love hearing more about your work life!! Yesss I’ve thought about moving to Colorado too!

[@JuliaKristine]

It's SO beautiful and there is just so much to do!

[@kyleywilgus9274]

You bring up some absolutely amazing points!!! Your response to the “omg I have to do this for the rest of my life” question is awesome. I think it’s super important to know that you’re passionate about work but if you go through a period of “I’m working to pay the bills” you can find fulfillment in other areas of your life! As humans we are so work work work work that we can be fulfilled in areas other than work :) ok I’m done LOL love you Julia!

[@JuliaKristine]

Absolutely! It's so hard to know exactly what you want to do for the rest of your life right after high school. It's totally normal to have interests in various areas!

[@kaylatcompton]

Love this video Julia! I feel like there's so many things you don't know and expect when you graduate and we all just kind of figure it out as we go so this is really helpful for new grads!

[@JuliaKristine]

It's definitely a period of trial and error!!

[@octayviamerryman2007]

@@JuliaKristinea

[@emsnyde]

I graduate in a few weeks and start my full-time job next week, so this video was so helpful even though our career fields are totally different!

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations!! Good luck with your new job! 😊

[@aquilaa6611]

Loved this video, thank you for it!

[@JuliaKristine]

Thank you for watching!

[@jamesbuckner6980]

Love your videos

[@lizfisher3684]

Love your videos and they are definitely motivating. I would like to start a KZbin just documenting my journey in college going into the rad tech program at my college. While living on my own and having to work full time with a 1 year old. Not very many rad tech you tubers out there. Proud of you!!! Keep it up and definitely don’t rush into anything until you can fully commit to it.

[@JuliaKristine]

You’re so sweet! I think you should definitely do it :) it’s so fun to be able to look back on those memories and experiences!

[@jennylauren]

We love an accomplished queen 👸 I just finished my degree and now I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life 😬kind of stressful! 😅

[@JuliaKristine]

YES so proud of you!!!

[@RASHASA1237]

WONDERFUL VIDEO BE BLESSED!!!

[@ganeajones88]

I graduate in 2 weeks and I’m so nervous, thank you so much for this video 💛

[@jessicahamilton3531]

i graduate uga in a year and have been financially independent for the last year and the STRESS that comes with being an adult is real. not acting like an adult bc im old inside anyways, but having to budget and be responsible but still let yourself have what is important to you is so hard

[@JuliaKristine]

Absolutely! It’s definitely an adjustment!!

[@IveGotThisX2]

Great conversation... great tips. Love it.

[@JuliaKristine]

Thanks for watching!

[@elvenaubade]

I’m graduating as an MD next year but not in the US and I don’t think I want to do the USMLE so I’m planning on going to school to be a rad tech bc it’s still close to the medical field but not so overwhelming for me personally. Your tips really helped me think about some details for my plan so ty 🙏

[@yaqeenaali6122]

Thanks for the Arabic translation 😭 ♥ ️ ♥ ️ ♥ ️

[@dallasbarnett26]

Graduated last week and I take my boards June 2nd! I study everyday and my brain is so mushed mainly from physics and safety 😅. Can't wait to get pass this hurdle of this new chapter. My goal also is to work at UK Medical Hospital in Kentucky!

[@JuliaKristine]

I feel you there! Good luck with your boards! 😊

[@elizabethoest]

Happy 😊 Monday

[@davidparnell4675]

Hi julia!

[@briannabutler8613]

Congratulations on your new career! I start rad tech program in the fall.

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations! ☺️

[@nickailadaley263]

I'm in marketing but I love watching your videos and learning about your job.

[@JuliaKristine]

Thank you!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Ahhh I loved this girl yessss I'm proud of you bc you are sweetness how are you so gorgeous ahh

[@Jasmine20012]

I loved this video and it is so helpful! I am a full-time college student and I'm a nursing major and I also just applied to some jobs for the summer as a summer job, so could you make a video where you talk about your experience being in college and working? I'd like to know more about saving and budgeting, because I'd like to save up for a car, I currently live with my parents so I'm grateful for that so no apartment for now, but I'd just like to know if you have any tips and advice for college students as far as budgeting and saving for big things like cars/apartments, etc!

[@JuliaKristine]

I can try to make a video about my experience working while in my program - what specific questions do you have about it!? Also I'm not super knowledgable about saving/budgeting, so I may not be the best at giving financial advice! I highly recommend Carter Sullivan's videos for content like that! I can definitely still make a video showing how I budget and track my spending/expenses/income, but it might not be the best hahah!

[@Jasmine20012]

@@JuliaKristine Ahh this is awesome! I guess I'd just like to know more about organization tips with saving/budgeting, like do you use any specific programs or methods? Also how or were you able to balance your school/work/social life and do you have any advice on things related to that? Thank you so much!!

[@QMariex3]

I wanted to go to school to be an x ray tech a couple years ago (that’s when I found your channel) but the community college near me wanted me to become a CNA first and then work a certain amount of hours before I could apply and I just thought that was too much because doing all that didn’t even guarantee me a spot in the program.

[@JuliaKristine]

That's crazy 😳 I can see a CNA requirement for a nursing program but not for general radiography!

[@nikolai3498]

I loved this, your videos always make me feel more comfortable about the process. Do you have any advice on how to be more comfortable infront of patients? I'm so scared that my nerves are going to get the best of me and I'll mess up positioning.

[@JuliaKristine]

Thank you so much! Honestly as simple as it sounds.. practice! 😊 At the start of my program, I would practice my routine with friends or my boyfriend - introducing myself to the patient, explaining the exam, etc. I promise that it gets better with time and the more you do it, the better you'll get at it!

[@nikolai3498]

@@JuliaKristine thank you so much! You are such an inspiration to me, you are real and don't sugar coat anything. I appreciate all the informative content you put out!😊❤️

[@ciahishername]

I just got accepted into my x ray tech program!!!! I am wondering should I document it on KZbin? Yours have been so helpful to me!

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations!! That's completely up to you :) it's fun to look back on everything, but keep in mind that posting consistently and editing takes up a lot of free time!

[@aracelyrodriguez6168]

Congratulations! Im still completing my GEs to apply to the program. Did you have to wait long to be accepted before completing the prerequisites?

[@ciahishername]

I was able to get my 7 prerequisites done in 2 semesters. But i wouldn’t recommend that because it was a lot on me! But then after I applied to the program it took them about 3 months to contact me back.

[@nfentress99]

Just applied to my program wish me luck!

[@JuliaKristine]

good luck!!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Awesome, Julia! Tomorrow is my 27th birthday!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JuliaKristine]

Tomorrow is my birthday too! Happy golden birthday!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Thank you, Julia!

[@swetathakur8580]

Happy birthday...

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Thanks!

[@merileesellers2880]

You make tech-life look so glamorous! My coworker and I are students for a Limited tech program here in California, we are wondering what state you are working in? We are considering PIMA for full tech licensing afterwards and have heard mixed reviews..

[@JuliaKristine]

North Dakota! I have never heard of PIMA, but if you're ever wanting to move states, I'd definitely suggest becoming licensed as an R.T.(R) just because there are more job opportunities! Limited tech jobs don't really exist around my area :)

[@iamkeria9027]

I just got accepted into my Rad program!😭❤️🎉

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations! 💀

[@trinitywood8148]

Hey Julia, do you ever think about being a traveling rad tech (I find it so interesting)? I’m waiting for my acceptance letter currently and chose this field because I really want to travel in a converted van while working. Any tips for your first semester?

[@JuliaKristine]

Hi! That’s actually the goal once I’m registered in CT/MRI :) the company I work for owns a lot of different sites in various states, so whenever someone goes on vacation, I will cover for them for x amount of days! I have a bunch of older advice videos compiled into a full playlist, but if any of those don’t happen to answer one of your questions, feel free to message me, comment, or email me and I’d be more than happy to help as much as I can! Wishing you luck during your wait for your acceptance! 🤞🤍 kzbin.info/aero/PLAG0obhrg15XlpHxy5VnGMjJQTQKuOhyw

[@jamesbuckner6980]

I’m starting Radiology technology this coming fall, any tips?

[@tamarag4986]

Hey Julia! My Ultimate goal is to become an MRI tech! What do you recommend doing?? Get into MRI right away or get into Radiology first and work my way up to MRI? Getting into MRI directly will save me time but not sure what is your opinion on that?

[@JuliaKristine]

MRI is both a primary and post-primary pathway, so it's entirely up to you and what your end goal is! I chose to pursue x-ray first because I wasn't fully sure what modality I was super interested in/if I would want to stay in general x-ray. Also, programs for MRI only are not as common (especially around my area), so you may have to do some further research on where you can apply. There might be an online option through a school in AZ? I know someone who went through that program. During my second year in the program, we were able to shadow in ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET, CT, MRI, and interventional radiography to see if we would have any interest. I chose to work in general x-ray for a year after graduation, and I personally loved it! The clinic I worked at was slow, so that's why I decided to find a new position to train into CT & eventually MRI! I also work in x-ray at this clinic, so it's nice to be busy/be able to help out in all 3 modalities

[@emilygray7371]

Hi!!! I’m starting my radtech program in 3 weeks and I’m so nervous but I was SO relieved when I found your account last night, I’ve already watched like 20 of your videos the past 24 hours lol. Do you mind talking about what kind of pay to ask for or expect when going into a job? I don’t want to be underpaid when going into the field but I’m not sure what I’ll have to ask for as far as pay

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations! and aw you're the best 🤗 Pay will fluctuate depending on what state you live in, if you work at a clinic vs. hospital, and the roles you have! But from what I've seen as a newer grad, the pay scale here in North Dakota ranges around $21-$25

[@seminolegirl9436]

I love your content!

[@JuliaKristine]

Thank you so much! I'm 5'3" :)

[@daisyk8141]

I graduate from XRay school next week and my registry is 2 days after 😳 I’m terrified!

[@JuliaKristine]

Congratulations! You’re going to do so great!!

[@daisyk8141]

@@JuliaKristine update, I passed!

[@JuliaKristine]

@@daisyk8141 Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Welcome to the R.T.(R) crew 💀

[@Veronica-yd5dz]

Could you do a video about how much you make and how many hours you work? I’m just trying to see if being a rad tech is worth it..

[@JuliaKristine]

I’ll just answer your questions in a comment! I’m not comfortable sharing my pay rate. If you search “radiologic technologist pay in *your state*” you will get your information there. I work 40 hours, 8-5 Monday through Friday at a clinic. Hospital shifts will vary. Personally, I would pursue a career because you have passion for it and love it, not because of the pay rate.

[@melissawu8285]

Radiologic technology program instructor here: Salary and job opportunities will depend on the state and licensing requirements in the state you live in. In the Bay Area California- clinics and hospitals pay differently due to the scope of the job. In general- outpatient clinics start around $50/hr and hospitals are more per hour. There are also shift differentials and a per diem rate.

[@mawidacquel9526]

quick question, how young are you? you can give range lols! Thank you for your video! I'm an aspiring rad tech here :D

[@JuliaKristine]

It’s in the description box! I was 24 here and I am 27 now

[@shaunarosales6602]

Any tips for taking the ARRT?

[@JuliaKristine]

I recommend to look through the ARRT content specifications list, and practice as many mock questions as you can! I used RadTechBootCamp and ASRT SEAL exams, but I know there are tons of programs that have mock questions. Also I recommend to know your formulas! (inverse square law, 15% rule, etc)

[@amandahensley3983]

this is exactly why im leaving pharmacy after four years

[@JuliaKristine]

I’m sorry to hear that!

[@allisondavis8196]

Hi Julia! New subscriber! What type of anxiety medication are you on? if you don’t mind me asking! I feel very similar so I might ask my provider!

[@JuliaKristine]

Hi! I'm on a low dose of escitalopram, but I definitely suggest talking to your provider about what may be best for you! 😊

[@liz5473]

Her hair is greaaaat

[@JuliaKristine]

thank you!

[@lanamaher2338]

Is studying 2 years medical imaging techniques is same as studying 2 years radiology

[@JuliaKristine]

I have never heard of medical imaging techniques! Hopefully someone else can answer your question

[@samparsons9814]

I am thinking about becoming a Rad Tech! I was just wondering tho...what do Rad Techs do if they get pregnant?

[@JuliaKristine]

If they have to go into fluoro or surgery, they would double shield and wear an additional dosimeter under the lead aprons at waist level!

[@laraebler9963]

Hi!! Was your program JRCERT accredited?

[@JuliaKristine]

yes!

[@laraebler9963]

@@JuliaKristine is it bad if the one I’m planning on attending isn’t? We take the ARRT but aren’t JRCERT accredited. They’ve said they’re working on it but due to the pandemic the process was slowed/ stopped

[@JuliaKristine]

It’s not necessarily a bad thing! JRCERT ensures that programs follow all guidelines and requirements to take the ARRT exam! www.jrcert.org

[@shaunarosales6602]

Maybe I misunderstood but you said you were working as a student. So they pay you while you're in the program?

[@JuliaKristine]

Noooo. You pay tuition to go to clinical in the program! I was hired at a hospital as an "intern" xray tech, but it was completely separate from my program. The reason I called it a "student" position is because people get confused if I use the term "intern" in place of it

[@shaunarosales6602]

@@JuliaKristine got it! I start the program in September. I'm hoping to find a job while in the program.

[@JuliaKristine]

That’s exciting! The “student” positions at hospitals around here are offered to the senior xray class!

[@lanamaher2338]

Firsst

[@citigirlmichebudgets3357]

I have a PhD I just finished this year. I worked full time and did it on weekends and it was really hard, especially when you are over 40. Then doing my research and writing my dissertation in a pandemic! ARGH. I dated some but having any other social life was impossible. So, I have a lot of loans. I do not care! Education is worth the money, and the feds aint never getting that money back coz I am over 50 and I will be dead first LOL. I am on an income-based repayment plan right now so I will end up paying about 10% of my graduate school money back total.

[@jacuztibbysg9927]

do rad techs get treated inferior by doctors?

[@JuliaKristine]

I think that’s subjective based on each person’s separate experience! I personally don’t think so. Rad techs play a huge role for the diagnosis and treatment for their patients

[@ep_aesthetics5917]

Is there any guys out there?!😂

[@B1g.Z57]

okay, she getting too comfortable with these double adds

[@JuliaKristine]

KZbin automatically places ads on videos longer than 8 minutes. Stop complaining about things I don’t control, or better yet… exit out of the video and don’t comment something rude.