05/01/2024
The wise read and learn increase in wisdom!!
I will leave your house for you...
Yes, I will leave your house for you. Oke grumbled as he walked out the door banging it behind him.
In his mind, enough is enough! I can't go out when I want, I can't come in when I want, without facing panel interview and sometimes some scolding. Aba, I am an adult right!
Which adult in this day and age would have to take permission from his parents before leaving the house? All because I am living in their house. No worries, I am on my way out!
Yes, go, go and rent your own house, his father said. As long as you are under my roof, you must abide by my rules.
Oke quickly made some calls, got the contact of some agents and started his house hunt. At last, I will be free, I will leave this glorified bo***ge called a house, he muttered.
Since his salary was 120k in a month, he thought to start small with a self contain (one room with toilet and kitchen).
What is your budget, Agent A asked him, 200k a year, he answered. The agent burst into laughter.
Why are you laughing, he asked. The agent said, are you playing? Is it for the house in your village or the one your father built? If you want a self contain in this Lagos island ehn, from 500k upward. If you see 400k sef, na miracle and the house would have issues.
whatttttttt????
As he was lamenting, the agent continued, agency fee is 100k, Legal 100k and caution fee, 50k.
🥺🥺🥺... whattt? Are you serious sir, Oke said.
O, now you remember sir, the agent answered amidst laugher. Oga, na so e be for everywhere o. It's non negotiable.
Oke could not believe it. That means more than one third of my salary would be going for rent? How will I feed? What will I use for transport etc? Am I working for landlord?
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Many times, we desire comfort and convenience but it should never be at the expense of the future.
Oke don't have to rent a house, when his financial position cannot carry it. In fact, the savings he makes from staying with family can be channeled into investments and wealth building.
Or he can consider a room mate to share the apartment and reduce cost.
Hello sir and ma, pride goeth before a fall. Pride and Poverty are best friends.
Live and enjoy life at your level.
If you are spending one third and above of your income on rent, you are living in the wrong house and working for landlord.
January is knocking at the door and so I thought to remind you.
Cheers to your wisdom finance.
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