Vol 35 | 26-06-2023
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Last year, I bought a Meta Quest 2 VR headset. It wasn’t a need, but I thought it might be fun to explore the immersive world of virtual reality. And man, oh man, what a piece of technology it is. If I’m not fighting hordes of zombies on The Walking Dead, I’m watching video content in ways I didn’t imagine were possible.
My headset was my shiny, new toy until recently.
A few weeks ago, Apple announced the soon-to-be-released Vision Pro. My initial, impulsive thought was, “What’s better than one VR headset? Two.” Then I saw the price. At $3500, I’ll have to shell out more than 12x what it cost me to buy a Meta Quest 2.
I guess one VR headset is enough after all. But I’m curious, how much do you consider a fair price for Apple’s new device? Hold that thought until you get to #HowMuchLast a few sections below.
First, let’s get into this week’s stories.
In this letter:
- #Nairalife:₦810k/month but She Doesn’t Love Her Relationship With Money
- HustlePrint: Mechanics Can Also Be Ballers. Here’s How You Can Become One
- Love Currency: A Long-distance Relationship, in London and Lagos, on a £4k Monthly Income
- Money Meanings: “Floating Exchange”
- Game: #HowMuchLast
- Where The Money At?!
₦810k/month but She Doesn’t Love Her Relationship With Money
In the past seven years, the 27-year-old in this #NairaLife has grown her income from ₦35k to ₦810k. However, her financial satisfaction is 5.5. Why? Doesn’t she earn enough or does she live above way her income means?
Some other great money articles you should read:
Simplify Your Financial Life
Brassmoney is a digital bank created for working professionals to enable them manage their personal & household finances. With the app, you can budget, create a Shared Account, pay bills, and more.
Mechanics Can Also Be Ballers. Here’s How You Can Become One
Ismail Tobi’ hustle story took us through his journey to becoming a mechanic while studying for a civil engineering degree. If you’ve ever been curious about what it takes to become a mechanic in Nigeria, this guide will help you.
A Long-distance Relationship, in London and Lagos, on a £4k Monthly Income
Tolu* is a 26-year-old product designer currently living in London. In this article, he tells Zikoko about moving to Nairobi because of Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply, getting a job at Spotify and receiving the best birthday gift from his girlfriend, even in a long-distance relationship.
An excerpt: “My girlfriend is the most thoughtful person I know. My birthday was just a few days after we started dating and she went all out. Got me gifts— a jersey, perfumes, a belt and a fancy cup I even took to Nairobi. As a guy, I’m not used to getting a lot of gifts, so the intentionality behind these meant everything to me. She got the belt because on our first date, I had borrowed my brother’s belt. “
Money Meanings
Game: #HowMuchLast
#HowMuchLast is a game where we show you an item and you tell us (and the world) the highest amount you’d pay for it.
Some weeks will be Okin biscuit, some others will be SUVs.
Look away not if you hate Apple’s guts 💀. how much would you pay for the upcoming mixed reality headset? So, #HowMuchLast for an Apple Vision Pro?
What’s the most you’d pay? Tweet at us here.
Where The Money At?!
We can’t say we’re about the money and not actually help you find the money.
So we’ve compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.
Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.
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All good things must come to an end. But not this good thing. We’ll be back next week.
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meantime, keep reading Zikoko’s articles and be sure to share the love.
Till next week…
Yours cashly,
Toheeb,
Zikoko’s ‘OG’ Mr. Money
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