<p>Some ‘firsts’ in life are unforgettable. The first day in college, the first crush, the first gift from the loved one, all leave a long-lasting memory. The first salary too evokes the same feeling. Metrolife spoke to some young people on what the first salary meant to them and what they did with it.<br /><br />Manjunath Bhat, working with a multi-national company: “I was on cloud nine the day I got my salary as it was the end of a month-long anticipation. The first thing I purchased was half-a-dozen ties since there is a dress code in our company and wearing the tie is compulsory. I also purchased gifts for my friends and took them for a trip to Nandi Hills. It is after I stared earning, I learnt the value of money.” <br /><br />Kavya, a classical dancer and a salsa instructor: “When I had my first salary in my hand, I wanted to scream proudly to the world. That here I am, standing up for myself. I bought a nice silver lamp for my mom and a deodorant for my dad. And bulk of the salary was spent in treating my friends. The whole world seemed too small for shopping.”<br /><br />Seema, working with a multi-national company: “I’m yet to receive my first salary. My friends are already asking for a big treat. I’m thinking of buying something special for myself. But I don’t want to spend it on useless things. It’s my firm belief that the way we spend our first salary will reflect how we value the money,” adds Seema.<br />Sharath, working with a share-trading company: “The first salary was not sufficient to repay the debt I had taken from my friends. I want to give the money to those who contributed to my success, my parents. Unfortunately, my debt has exceeded my salary, so my plans are postponed till my second salary.”<br /><br /><em>As told to Sudha Hegde</em></p>
<p>Some ‘firsts’ in life are unforgettable. The first day in college, the first crush, the first gift from the loved one, all leave a long-lasting memory. The first salary too evokes the same feeling. Metrolife spoke to some young people on what the first salary meant to them and what they did with it.<br /><br />Manjunath Bhat, working with a multi-national company: “I was on cloud nine the day I got my salary as it was the end of a month-long anticipation. The first thing I purchased was half-a-dozen ties since there is a dress code in our company and wearing the tie is compulsory. I also purchased gifts for my friends and took them for a trip to Nandi Hills. It is after I stared earning, I learnt the value of money.” <br /><br />Kavya, a classical dancer and a salsa instructor: “When I had my first salary in my hand, I wanted to scream proudly to the world. That here I am, standing up for myself. I bought a nice silver lamp for my mom and a deodorant for my dad. And bulk of the salary was spent in treating my friends. The whole world seemed too small for shopping.”<br /><br />Seema, working with a multi-national company: “I’m yet to receive my first salary. My friends are already asking for a big treat. I’m thinking of buying something special for myself. But I don’t want to spend it on useless things. It’s my firm belief that the way we spend our first salary will reflect how we value the money,” adds Seema.<br />Sharath, working with a share-trading company: “The first salary was not sufficient to repay the debt I had taken from my friends. I want to give the money to those who contributed to my success, my parents. Unfortunately, my debt has exceeded my salary, so my plans are postponed till my second salary.”<br /><br /><em>As told to Sudha Hegde</em></p>
