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January is wrapping up, and surprisingly, this year’s edition has been tagged the fastest January in history by some. No endless dragging of days. No “when will it end?” sighs—just vibes and a blink-and-it’s-over pace. But as quick as it felt, we all know that first paycheck of the year has been on everyone’s mind. After all, that detty december money didn’t spend itself.
January is notorious for testing our financial discipline (or exposing the lack of it). By now, many of us have gone from “New Year, New Me” to “New Year, same survival mode.” Now that payday is here (or almost here), we can’t help but wonder: What’s the first thing you’ll do with your January salary?
We asked BellaNaijarians, and their responses have been nothing short of a mix of humour and honesty. From soul-replenishing pepper soup to birthday blowouts and putting some into savings, these answers show just how diverse and relatable we all are. Money means different things to different people, and these responses reveal the priorities, struggles, and little joys we allow ourselves.
Check out the responses below:
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