Hi guys,
I have been so busy with work I don't have a personal life anymore. My life now works in a cycle, go to work, work out when I'm not too tired, go home, eat, pray and sleep. A lot of people complain about not having a life when they start working and it heartbreaking that this is becoming my reality.
I was very excited when I got the job six months ago, it was exciting to work in a fun environment, however, everything is different now and I can't wait to get a new job. I won't say I hate or dislike my job, it is simply what I do for money because adults need money to survive.
Been a qualified professional in my field, I am underpaid at my current job but I was more than happy to take it at the time because I was unhappy and almost in the state of depression. I also needed to make money, I had no money of my own. I applied to several law firms offices on arrival to the county but no one wanted to hire someone with a pass grade and no FE1. Therefore been offered that amount of money for my first job was exciting and I thought I hit the jackpot.
Back to the main gist and the reason for this post, my spending habits.
I can't remember if I've discussed my bad spending habits on previous posts, but I have a problem when it comes to spending money. The second I know I'm getting paid all I want to do is spend it, I am finally able to afford things without asking my parents for money.
I'm getting my seventh payment on Friday and I have not saved a cent, I spent a lot on buying myself things, two flight tickets to Lagos to see the boo, gifts, and money for family members, gold, a new laptop, beats by Dre and also giving out money to family and friends.
Looking back at it at it I shouldn't have bought most of the things I did but the excitement of earning money got into my head and I found my self wait for the next payday.
I'm trying my best to be better with money but something always comes up, but I'm learning to separate my needs from my wants. Do I really need that DKNY handbag or will I be fine with one from Aldo? I tell myself I work therefore there is no need to be stingy to myself after all the next payday is around the corner.
I also got a piggy bank months ago and didn't put anything in it until this week, had thirty-five euros in my wallet and I put it all in without thinking.
I have a new plan to save money and I seriously hope it works, the plan is to give myself a certain amount of money every week for food and other expenses, whatever is left over at the end of the weeks goes to my piggy bank which is not to be opened until the end of summer for my next holiday. This is going to be very hard to do because the Christmas sales are coming up so I'm giving myself a certain amount to spend shopping and buying gifts for my next holiday. Hopefully it works.
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LD
I have been so busy with work I don't have a personal life anymore. My life now works in a cycle, go to work, work out when I'm not too tired, go home, eat, pray and sleep. A lot of people complain about not having a life when they start working and it heartbreaking that this is becoming my reality.
I was very excited when I got the job six months ago, it was exciting to work in a fun environment, however, everything is different now and I can't wait to get a new job. I won't say I hate or dislike my job, it is simply what I do for money because adults need money to survive.
Been a qualified professional in my field, I am underpaid at my current job but I was more than happy to take it at the time because I was unhappy and almost in the state of depression. I also needed to make money, I had no money of my own. I applied to several law firms offices on arrival to the county but no one wanted to hire someone with a pass grade and no FE1. Therefore been offered that amount of money for my first job was exciting and I thought I hit the jackpot.
Back to the main gist and the reason for this post, my spending habits.
I can't remember if I've discussed my bad spending habits on previous posts, but I have a problem when it comes to spending money. The second I know I'm getting paid all I want to do is spend it, I am finally able to afford things without asking my parents for money.
I'm getting my seventh payment on Friday and I have not saved a cent, I spent a lot on buying myself things, two flight tickets to Lagos to see the boo, gifts, and money for family members, gold, a new laptop, beats by Dre and also giving out money to family and friends.
Looking back at it at it I shouldn't have bought most of the things I did but the excitement of earning money got into my head and I found my self wait for the next payday.
I'm trying my best to be better with money but something always comes up, but I'm learning to separate my needs from my wants. Do I really need that DKNY handbag or will I be fine with one from Aldo? I tell myself I work therefore there is no need to be stingy to myself after all the next payday is around the corner.
I also got a piggy bank months ago and didn't put anything in it until this week, had thirty-five euros in my wallet and I put it all in without thinking.
I have a new plan to save money and I seriously hope it works, the plan is to give myself a certain amount of money every week for food and other expenses, whatever is left over at the end of the weeks goes to my piggy bank which is not to be opened until the end of summer for my next holiday. This is going to be very hard to do because the Christmas sales are coming up so I'm giving myself a certain amount to spend shopping and buying gifts for my next holiday. Hopefully it works.
XXXX
LD
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