I can still vividly remember the very day I received my first salary. The amount wasn't big, though, but the feeling of making my own money without relying on my parents anymore was bigger than the money I received.
I had just graduated from the university and didn't want to stay back at home waiting for my internship, but traveled to Abuja immediately in search of a private clinic where I could be working while waiting for my internship placement. It wasn't long, and I secured a job as a dental technologist in one of the private dental clinics in Abuja, precisely where I did my industrial training (IT). I established a positive relationship with them while on my IT, and that became an added advantage for my request. Even though I wanted a different clinic for my internship, they still accepted me for a temporary job in the lab.
I could still remember the interview and many hours of practicals I went through before securing the job, which wasn't easy, but then, my first pay made me forget the lots of stress and made me feel fulfilled. Upon receiving the alert, I quickly used my ATM card to withdraw the whole fund, set out my tithe in an envelope, and held the rest of the money in my palm, admiring myself and my effort. I said to myself, Now I am becoming independent; my hustle has paid off, and indeed the beginning of something new in my life.
I took a quick reflection of those days of night classes in the university, those days of group studies, seminar presentations, practicals, and impromptu quizzes, hahaha 😂, and I kept smiling uncontrollably, glaring at the salary in my palm. Yes, I did it! When I reached home that very day, I thought about how I would spend my salary, and then I remembered my mom's advice. She once said, "Remember everyone that made an impact on your education when you receive your first salary". Wow, that statement rang in my head, and I said to myself, yes, a lot of people deserve some appreciation, no matter how small it is. I am not going to use this money for any fashion or Brazilian wigs, but I appreciate those that helped me navigate through the financial load associated with schooling.
I first used part of the salary to make a nice meal for me and my cousin and his family, who I stayed with in the house in Abuja, as my little way of appreciating their assistance to me so far, and they were glad I could be thoughtful enough to feed the family with my salary for that day. The next day, I sent the remaining money to my mom and pleaded with her to help me dispatch the money appropriately and as she advised. A lot of people would have said no if I requested the account number myself, but Mum knew how to play her game and ensure that the money was dispatched just as it was supposed to.
The feeling was golden, satisfactory, and exciting. I doubt if I would ever forget my memorable experience with my first salary.
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That is very thoughtful of you for remember those people who helped in your education. All the best and welcome to adulthood!
Indeed... good enough, my mum was the idea behind the action
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That must be an amazing feeling. I still remember how happy I was getting my first payout.
The feeling is always exciting 🥳😍
Lovely memories
Everyone gets this feeling once they started making their money. I started working when I was 17, first salary was 3k naira, and it felt good.
Wow...17 years and you earn ur first salary. That was really good
Really, I started late to earn money
Hopefully, my kids will do better than me...
Loool I was a tiny kid straight out of secondary school, and I had to support the family, so yes I was 17.
That was indeed commendable
Those days, I only helped my mum with her bussiness but never thought of making my own money
This is amazing. First salary well spent and enjoyed.
Yes oo, it was well enjoyed and fulfilled
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Reading your post made me remember about my first earning in the offline. I earned 50$ in by teaching and it was enough for me to spend a month comfortably. But I didn't feel anything special when I got the money like it was very natural. But I made 20 cents only from the online and it made me happy and exited because it was unexpected.
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First salaries mark the beginning of future progression, I can imagine how you felt. Your mom's advice was a great one too.
Yea..it was a great advice
I should do that to my children
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Awww this was such a sweet read. Indeed we should never forget those who assisted us in life's journey because abundance flourishes in a grateful heart ❤️💕
I am telling you... people lift each other...we should never forget!