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my first job
So I got a job at a local fast food restaurant. I've been working there for a month now. I just got my fourth paycheck today, and I brought it home and instead of giving it to my parents to put in my bank account like I usually do, I kept it and told them that i wanted to spend part of it on some new clothes and things. I'm 17 years old this Saturday and they told me that I couldn't spend any of my money. it really made me mad and I walked off and now they're mad at me. I haven't gone shopping in nearly four months, and even when I do I don't spend a lot. I don't understand why they won't let me use any of the money that I earned. I'm so sick of hearing them tell me to save for the future and college and crap like that. I'm seventeen years old and I want a little freedom to spend a part of my paycheck the way I please. what should I do?
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I understand what you mean, I hated being told to save for college, but the truth is you really need to. You won't really understand until you get there. College is so expensive and everyone is broke from going. You'll need that money to buy stuff for your room, some clothes, and books (which can amount up to $500 depending on your classes). Tuition + room and board is insanely expensive (usually covered by loans and scholarships). Plus, you want to be able to go out with your friends (eating out, shopping, clubbing) when you get the chance. If you don't have pocket money, you can't really go anywhere.
You should ask your parents if you can keep like 20% of your paycheck and deposit the rest. Let them understand that it IS your money and you should get some leeway with it. You're still saving the rest of it in the end.
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I know how you feel but the truth is right now you don't see the positive about saving money. You want to be able to spend some of it. Well ask your parents if you can put $20 aside from every paycheck and this can be for your shopping. And they can totally understand because its not your whole paycheck. Showing them you can save will make them feel secure to let you spend your money. And once you get to college you wont regret saving all that money.
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