Types of Boarding House Kids When the End of the Month Comes, Which One Are You?

Kapanlagi.com - Being a boarding house kid indeed has many challenges. One of them is managing finances. Some manage to get through to the end of the month calmly, but many have to be brutally frugal because their wallets haven't been refilled until payday arrives.

Usually, this financial condition then influences your character. There are many habits that are done daily, especially those related to shopping. Based on habits at the end of the month, which type of boarding house kid are you?

1. The Sultan Who Doesn't Care About Dates

Illustration of a woman receiving a shopping package. (c) giggsy25/Depositphotos.com

Among the many ups and downs of life as a college student living away from home, the sultan is the most striking type and has the habit of not caring about dates. Whether it's payday or the end of the month, online shopping and snacking continue without hesitation.

However, there are many reasons why this person is called a sultan. It doesn't necessarily mean they come from a wealthy family; they might actually have many side hustles that can add extra income to support their daily expenses. They could also be good at taking advantage of promotions, spending less on snacks by just exchanging points or utilizing discounts.

2. The One on a Diet

Diet illustration. (c) Elnur_/Depositphotos.com

Usually, they love to invite others to snack, but suddenly claim to be on a diet, only on certain dates. Have you ever met someone like this? It could be part of a survival strategy used by college students.

These people usually become the strictest dieters when invited to snack or have coffee. However, their reaction might change when they see a promotion for their favorite food or snacks. Pay close attention, is there someone like this around you?

3. The One Who Loves Staying Over at Friends' Houses

Illustration of staying over at a friend's house. (c) vova130555@gmail.com/Depositphotos.com

This type of boarding house kid is also very unique. Some suddenly develop a hobby of staying over at friends' houses when the end of the month approaches. The reason is that they need someone to talk to, but actually, it's a strategy to save money on food and daily necessities. Usually, they will guerrilla stay over at one friend's house after another.

Fortunately, they are not the type who is oblivious. When they get paid, usually the friends who are willing to host them will receive special treatment or a treat after payday. Do you have a friend like this too?
From the 3 types of boarding house kids above, is there one that sounds like you? There are actually many survival strategies that boarding house kids can use as the end of the month approaches. One way is to manage finances and take advantage of shopping promotions to save more while still meeting daily needs.

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