First Paycheck

After a couple weeks on the job, I received my first paycheck. The first paycheck is a huge milestone for any job, and I am glad to reach this one. It absolutely killed me that I had to wait till Monday to have access to the monetary value which was printed on the front. Since my direct deposit was not confirmed yet, I had to receive a hard check. Therefore the night deposit was not credited till the Monday work day.

The new money definitely burned a hole in my pocket. I decided to be responsible and reserve enough money for next month’s rent and bills. The rest I decided to play with. So what does a single, male, college student buy? A video game console with online gaming capabilities. Yes, this also provides nightly entertainment and connectivity to my friends back at school.

Beyond expenses, I plan to deposit the remaining checks in my savings account. I also need to repay my parents for the start up costs of moving into a new apartment and what not.