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Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by londonrivals: 11:41am On Jun 06, 2017 |
You have stayed with your parents for years. Whether you like it or not, you have to leave their home someday to start your own life. This is a prospect that quite a number of people do not look forward to. This is probably because they are leaving their comfort zone where they get everything to start a whole new life adventure which is to live on their own. This can be very daunting. Regardless, you have to know that you have no choice than to move out. Not to worry, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares helpful tips for living on your own for the first time. Budget before you move Money is essential in everything you do. This is why a budget is essential. Hence, before you move into your new apartment, prepare a budget showing your current income and your possible expenses. For expenses, don't forget to put a price to them even if it is estimated. After you have moved, make budgeting a habit. You don’t need to recreate the comfort of your parent's home A mistake a lot of young people make when they first move out on their own is to attempt to reconstruct every part of how they used to live. This is risky because you will go broke. You have to gradually furnish your home to your own taste. The mantra should be slow and steady. Buy quality and durable items In a bid to be very comfortable in your new home, you buy second hand, cheap and substandard products. Of course, you know that these products are not likely to last. This is because it will be a waste of resources if you are buying the same product 6 months after. So, be patient and save up to buy quality. Imbibe the maintenance culture The truth is that many of us lack maintenance culture. It is not until something crashes before we take action. So, try to maintain your gadgets by cleaning and preventing them from dropping. This will prevent you from racking up repair expenses and you know these artisans can rip you off. Evolve a system for paying bills Living on your own usually means you will have quite a number of bills to pay on top of whatever bills you already had. If you don’t have a payment system in place, you will be unable to keep track of your bills and you will fail to make a required payment as at when due. Find a bill-paying method that works for you. If you can completely get rid of the recurring bill, it is better. Create a borrowing network This may be difficult because everyone seems to be minding their business. However, if you are in the midst of young people it can work. This is because you cannot buy every piece of equipment you might ever need. So, you should know who has these items you might occasionally need and are willing to borrow you. Learn how to cook You must eat because you cannot starve yourself. So learn how to cook if you do not want to finish all your money on mamaput. Also, try as much as possible to buy in bulk http://www.metronaija.com/2017/06/tips-for-living-on-your-own-for-first.html cc: lalasticlala mynd44 28 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nobody: 11:46am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Some nice tipsfrom jumia There's nothing as sweet as living alone, making your own decision & taking sole responsibility of what happens in your life....for me , no room/flatmate, sew your dress according to your cloth...no time for drama.....uni life really taught me so much OmG....I am ftc for the first time....didn't struggle for this.. & never ever hold a special/sentimental attachment to it, neither did I look forward sweetie ftc...it just happened Put your trust & hope in God & work towards your dreams & be rest assured that u can achieve whatever u want to achieve The joy that comes from ftc is in seeing ppl struggle for the same spot Even with the much castigated & maligned glo network, I was able to achieve ftc while others with the supposed superior network are battling Oya seun, lala, mynd ....how far nah? 8 Likes |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nwunuken(m): 11:47am On Jun 06, 2017 |
londonrivals:first to comment good idea |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by IntrovertGuy: 11:48am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Divepen1(m): 11:48am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Hmmm makes sense. Leaving parents house should be the priority of any wise man #menvocate 3 Likes |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nobody: 11:48am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Best thread of the year Modified: why do I feel the info is not really concrete for a typical Nigerian guy/lady. Billing systems and all that doesn't relate to me. Besides, that borrowing mentality sounds somehow. 4 Likes |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by emmaokw(m): 11:49am On Jun 06, 2017 |
I'm not new in this game |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by heenriiy19(m): 11:50am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Nice thread hope to apply it soonest 1 Like |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by obicentlis: 11:50am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Moving out, one of the most challenging. But at the end, it always worth it if the person is not carried away by the freedom. The freedom can be dangerous. 1 Like |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Goldenheart(m): 11:51am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by JohnQueen(m): 11:51am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Great post. Some of us have been living away from home for years now. 1 Like |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by mirabel001(f): 11:51am On Jun 06, 2017 |
nt for everybody shaa |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by DirtyGold: 11:52am On Jun 06, 2017 |
If you haven't learnt most of these things, you are still a baby who shouldn't be left alone. For the more dynamic issues of independence, you don't need tips.... you'll learn on the job. What's tha business? |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by fufuNegusi(m): 11:52am On Jun 06, 2017 |
This doesn't make any sense to me What do you mean by imbibe the borrowing mindset, what sort of impunity is this what sort of poverty mentality is this Dear fellas, don't mind op You can live a life of abundance without borrowing kobo not even Biro So please ignore 9 Likes |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by smartty68(m): 11:52am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Nwunuken:Guy how na 1 Like
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Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Blackfire(m): 11:53am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Unfortunately a lot of kids(yes regardless of your age) still living with there parents insulting people and region anyhow, will one day discover that the person or people who will be there succour in life are those he or she hated or insulted. Another angle to know is the kind of personality you are.. If u are an introvert, u keep to yourself, mind your business, u will attract alot of enemies . If u an extrovert, a talkative, a jolly good fellow... Your life will be an open book. 1 Like |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by allisonluvsu(m): 11:53am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Great post.I love this |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nobody: 11:53am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Divepen1:U are right bro...u don't need to be informed |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by zikam(m): 11:53am On Jun 06, 2017 |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR W.F. KUMUYI. AGE GRACEFULLY SIR. Great men are celebrated while they are still alive. They are not celebrated based on what they acquired but on the impact they made in the life of other people around them. Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi was born on June 6 th , 1941 into a Christian family in Erin-Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria. He completed his secondary school education in 1961 and proceeded to university of Ibadan where he graduated in 1967 with a first-class honours in Mathematics. In April 1964, while in university, he totally surrender his life to Jesus Christ and became born- again. Having served as lecturer in University of Lagos, in 1973 he started a small Deeper Life Bible Study group with as little as 15 University students in his apartment which today have grown to millions of members all over Africa and outside African continent. In 2005, he hosted his first Africa- wide crusade in Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt and the crusade was transmitted and watched live all over the world making him the first Nigerian Pastor to do so. As an Apostle, teacher, evangelist, preacher, pastor, author, televangelist, mentor, instructor, to mention but few, Pastor William F. Kumuyi through the grace of God has transformed millions of lives all over the world through his systematic and expository teaching of the world of God. Today, I celebrate the man that his exemplary lifestyle and practical life has brought conscious change in my life and the life of those who are under his teaching. Today mark his 76th years of existence on earth and 44years he founded Deeper Life Christian Life Ministry otherwise known as Deeper Life Bible Church; yet, he labour more than those below his age. I pray that God will strengthen your born and keep you stronger and stronger everyday. I celebrate and honour you sir. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY MENTOR AND TEACHER. 8 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by redbottles(m): 11:55am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Leaving home is hard Mehn 1 Share
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Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by gwmlogistic: 11:55am On Jun 06, 2017 |
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Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by trendyupdates: 11:55am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Leaving the home of your parents is one thing every man should aspire for and not to be taken for granted. How to apply for MTN Nigeria massive recruitment 2017 http://trendyupdates.com.ng/apply-mtn-nigeria-massive-graduate-recruitment-2017-apply-now/ 1 Like |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by stanisbaratheon: 11:56am On Jun 06, 2017 |
That borrowing side sha |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by menwongo(m): 11:56am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Nwunuken:For your mind |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nobody: 11:57am On Jun 06, 2017 |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by Nobody: 11:57am On Jun 06, 2017 |
obicentlis: True talk. If handled well, it's the best. |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by MyPicsSaysItall: 12:01pm On Jun 06, 2017 |
londonrivals:Yes, moving out of your parents house should be a top priority in every man's list though it can be challenging at first.. I quite agree with all your points except the highlighted. Please, don't create that 'lend me' mentality among bachelors. Its very bad. You might see it as harmless BUT you are gradually grooming that mentality. If you don't have a gadget/equipment you need, learn to live without it till you are able to buy it 4 Likes |
Re: Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time by menwongo(m): 12:01pm On Jun 06, 2017 |
obicentlis:I de tell you. The freedom d crumble person destiny at times |
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