How not to be a millionaire.

How not to be a millionaire.

You have your first pay check.

That’s the good news. You should stop reading this article right now. I will not be held any responsible for what is about to say. It could get quite depressing.

With your first pay check, you want to get a car.

Welcome to the world of debt repayments, road tax, auto insurance, and ever increasing fuel, sky-high parking fees, tolls, traffic offences, maintenance fees and those occasional, completely unavoidable little accidents that seem to happen when you are replying all those important phone call or putting on lipstick. You know, things like that.

Speaking of make up, you do have to look your best at all times.

Lets’ get this straight; make-up, designer handbags, shoes, clothes, scents and accessories cannot be classified as indulgences. These are life and death things only a true woman will ever understand. Money is never an issue.

You can of course add facials, body treatments, hair salon sessions, manicures and pedicures, and the occasional waxing to the list. Nothing is too insignificant when it comes to taking care of the most important thing in your life, you.

Bargains are irresistible.

Even normal priced items cannot be denied their place of consideration. It’s only fair.

You need to shop. It doesn’t matter for what. It’s genetics.

Then you have an epiphany.

You suddenly decide that you want to stand on your own two feet. That’s a grave mistake waiting to be punished.

Severely.

Essentially, it means you don’t want to reply on your parents anymore. Your parents try to dissuade you while they secretly thank their lucky stars.

You move out.

            You rent that dream single’s pad. You fill it with minimalist designer furniture. You make sure it’s completely air-conditioned. You invest in a proper kitchen even if you can’t cook.

            You are now officially bankrupt. You were merely broke nine paragraphs ago.

            Now, if you really want to enjoy everything that life has to offer way before an appointment with your personal plastic surgeon becomes a routine you can’t live without (providing of course, that you can actually afford one),

It’s time to use your money make money.