Coming across this week's prompt took me down memory lane. I could remember that feeling of enthusiasm to earn, I had then, lol, when I graduated from secondary school.
I'd always wanted to be independent, not having to completely depend on my mom for all my needs/wants. Having lost my dad at a very early stage of my life.
I watched her go through the pain of taking care of my siblings and me. I felt for her and wanted to assist her in any little way I could.
As soon as I finished secondary school, while waiting for my results, I seized the opportunity and headed to the streets in search of a menial job. It didn't take long. I got one.
From the very first day at work I'd already had a mental calculation of how I would spend my money…that feeling of going to have my own money gave me the momentum to work harder.😂
I still remember how I felt the moment my boss handed me a GTB(Guarantee Trust Bank) cheque slip at the end of the month (I was actually expecting cash, though).
It was the first time I handled a check slip. You need to see my steps as I stepped out of her office, the excitement was second to none.😁
The following day I cashed it, bought 5 Apples and some oranges for my mom, she likes fruits a lot. Those were the first things I bought her from my first hard earned money.
Her display of gratitude and prayers for those little things made me teary with joy and still echoes in my heart whenever I remember that day.
I also bought a big pack of yoghurt for my siblings, bought footwear and a dress for myself and kept back some money for my transportation to work till the next payday.
A greater percentage of my subsequent earnings were saved to assist me when I gained admission into the University.
It was a feeling of fulfilment, even though the pay was small but the thought of being independent, empowered and a big girl doing 😀was an unforgettable experience.
This is my response to the prompt as presented by @indiaunited. Join the contest here if interested.
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