What I bought with my 1st paycheck as a nurse 💌
Getting my first full-time paycheck as a nurse in Philly felt slightly underwhelmed —$2,200 after taxes for two weeks of 6 12s, charting chaos, and emotional highs and lows.
I remember staring at the direct deposit, happy I finally got my first check… but also a little underwhelmed. After rent, groceries, and student loans, there wasn’t much left.
Still, I treated myself to a night out for dinner & drinks with my besties and some new lulu lemon pieces—because I earned it.
For me, that paycheck meant independence, sacrifice, and the start of a new chapter.
How did you feel after your first “real” check—and what did you spend it on? ✨
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🥰I love seeing nurses stating real paycheck amounts because not everyone is chasing a bag. Some of just want to do our 3 12s a week and spend the rest of the time with family and friends. You can always make money but time is forever gone.