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5 Things You Should Absolutely Not Do When You Get A Raise | Zikoko!

Remember when we talked about the things you should do when you get a raise? Well, we’re back to tell you the things you SHOULD NOT do when you get a raise.

Don’t buy 5k suya

I know the raise feels like a lot of money but that doesn’t mean you should splurge the difference on suya. Really tempting though.

Don’t be like this guy:

Don’t buy Benz

Okay, you need to slow down. That the money feels good in your account does not mean you should start buying everything you’ve always wanted.

Mark Angel drops a funny note as he Acquires New Benz

Don’t tell people

If you’re Nigerian, I don’t need to tell you this. It’s when you tell people about your raise that they remember that their rent is due. 

Don’t go to Quilox

Seriously, why are you so terrible with financial decisions?

Don’t post pictures like this on the Gram

or this:

You’re just asking to get robbed.

Read this: 5 Things You Can Do When You Enter A Bus Without Money

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