Hi guys :) Here are my thoughts on buying a car as a graduate or owning a car for the first time, especially during covid. I AM NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR. It's simply my opinion. #Vlogmas#FinanceTalk#BuyingYourFirstCar
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@lesam9652 жыл бұрын
I am 28, settled in my career and still going back and forth about buying a car. The hand me down from my parents is now a bit sluggish but it still works fine. Before that I was using public transport, only got the car when I had my first child. Anyway I am glad I didn't buy a car when I started off, I would have been so miserable. I think for me a good quality of life all round is very important to me, I was able to go on vacation, spoil myself and pay bills in peace which I don't think I could have been able to do if I forced myself into buying a car at the start of my career. Great video Atlegang
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Oh I love this 🙌🏽🥺 You did what was best for you 🌸 no fear, no pressure 💯
@AuraM56052 жыл бұрын
Literally same boat. This morning something else broke in the car my folks gave me and now I have to seriously consider getting a new one.
@MillenialKay2 жыл бұрын
I wish I kept my hand me down longer. Thought it would break down but the guy I sold it too still uses it and it looks good. Take your time, you will have everything you desire, theres really no rush🙂
@loyalallies2 жыл бұрын
Great advice 👍 In Africa acquiring a car is seen as a measure of success. I am a 40yr old that works frm home permanently, no social life nor children only take an uber to the mall...hv an extremely comfortable home🤭 Guess what, I still get asked when am I getting a car😏🥺 Love u and ur husband uThixo anigcine❤
@nonkolo_faith2 жыл бұрын
I'm 31... Never ever owned a car, doesn't bother me ESPECIALLY since I work permanently remote. I uber around when necessary or my partner or dad takes me around. I have 2 children and their extra mural activities (karate, music, swimming, coding) cost as much as a car and some. My priorities are just different. When I can afford it comfortably I will purchase it because life is easier, but in the meantime I'm honestly okay.
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
I love this 🌸 all in good time 🙏🏾
@vuyosono33522 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you don’t neeed to buy a car. You just need access to a car. Whether it’s your partner’s car, your family, borrow it for a bit, you do what you need to do, and give it back with a full tank.
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
True 💯
@MillenialKay2 жыл бұрын
Do I? Wish the taxi, bus and train system was more reliable because Uber is pricey. A friend of mine was lucky enough to get accommodation close to work so thats an ideal situation because she walks. Please do an updated video on your health care routine- what you eat in a day, skin care and hair care. Love your content 😎
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Eish 😕 it can be tricky as well Alright sis 😊
@felicia_rm2 жыл бұрын
Nna I'm Aphi and Aphi is me. That's one of the many reasons why I sold mine because I was not travelling much on weekends and transport to work was just two trips a day. I felt liberated when I sold it in 2019 and it was the best decision ever because covid hit in 2020. I'm still looking/saving for one but I'm not in hurry as yet because I feel like I currently don't need it. My lifestyle hasn't really changed compared to when I had a car so ya. All is good!
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Love this 🥲❤️
@mslettiemathibe712 жыл бұрын
I hope you know how much we appreciate your videos🙌 always something to think about & learn..real life challenges that we all face. I also don't need a car. I pay less than 500.00 a month to get to work and I'm sleeping on weekends 😂..buying a car would be an very dumb decision. When I go and buy groceries, I make sure I buy heavy things like milk and rice etc once - request uber to go home & that's it. If I go out with my friends I don't mind requesting via uber because its a once off and not often expense. Thank you. We need to educate ourselves. Dikoloi adi fele..we will get there when the time comes and the need arise.Thanks Atli.Stay blessed
@nelzg58192 жыл бұрын
A car or any liability for that matter should not be a status symbol but a need. Do not buy a car unless u need it. Do not buy anything unless u have the need and financial means to own it
@obkekana18172 жыл бұрын
Okay this is so insightful - lots of newly employed graduates need to hear this pls - but what about your SKIN?! 😭🔥
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobo 🥲
@leratomotaung30712 жыл бұрын
I guess a bike will do 🛵 Thanks for the vid. It's invaluable
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome ☺️
@lebo_mashaba2 жыл бұрын
I am so excited for this video because i recently been made permanent at work and I’ve been asking myself this question. Soo excited
@mslettiemathibe712 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Lebo 👏👏🙌🔥👑..save save save! Watch out of lifestyle inflation but also enjoy the ride 💰💰💰💃
@mpumeleloenhlemokwena62 жыл бұрын
Congratulations girl.... don't let anyone rush you .🙏
@menzijele97632 жыл бұрын
“I’m just a person that likes being on the streets in General “❤️❤️❤️❤️
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
🥲❤️
@nombusontsimbi82912 жыл бұрын
Been confused and praying about this. I need the car and I will get the cheapest and I will be fine. I am spending so much on public transportation and there are no taxis where I live. This helped me so much
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
All the best 🙌🏽🌸
@yonwabagenu42042 жыл бұрын
Your such a passionate speaker 😂 honestly I’ve also beeeen postponing to buy because I live at work (hospital quarters) but also home is 5 hours away😭!! and I have intentions to study further full time , its tricky 😩
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Lol that passion is sometimes interpreted as me fighting but it’s really just passion 😅 I’m chuffed someone picked this up in what I think is in a positive way 🙏🏾 Yah, it is tricky 🥴 there really isn’t a set answer
@Refimonde2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I made a decision i will only get a car when we go back to office. Right now I am saving up the instalment and petrol I was paying on my car.
@thembeleehlethwala96412 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the advice sis, thank you 💚
@edub2016832 жыл бұрын
I have been working for more than 5years( I’m not a lawyer) my work place is near home, so I was using one taxi to get to work all these years . When Covid hit using taxis was not safe for me anymore, so for me Covid actually pushed me to get a car, I’m was not working from home and my work sometimes required me to stay in till late. I always knew my first car should not set me back financially so I did save for it but I can tell you my expenses have really shot up and every time an increase in fuel prices is announced my heart Sis😒
@mslettiemathibe712 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elang for sharing ☺ I guess you can never be fully prepared
@mpumeleloenhlemokwena62 жыл бұрын
Love this video... been saving but because all the jobs I get are contracts its tricky . I make sure that with each job I get I move closer to work in that way I don't spend alot of time and money traveling to work. Thank God for uber and bolt . The only reason I would think is valid enough to buy a car is that home I'd 3 hours away and I go once a month🙈😹....I'm sure by the time I get a permanent job I would have saved enough to purchase Cash
@TheDerekCrosson2 жыл бұрын
Also, for anyone who buys a car now without needing it the resale value is just going to keep going down
I've had my car for almost a decade now, it is doing well. Working from home and really see no need to buy a new car. Its all about motive at the end of the day. Understand your why and never buy anything out of pressure.....
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Love this 🙌🏽🥲
@rumbidzaim10912 жыл бұрын
Hi Atli! Such an informative video, I really enjoyed watching it and you sharing your insights! I've since left general practice now but I wanted to point out that from personal experience and what I've seen for several of my friends, firms will put clauses into contracts for you to get a car within about 3 months of you getting your articles. It's unfortunate especially because of how unpredictable being retained can be but a lot of CAs have to get cars that they can't afford in the long run. I remember doing my articles last year driving 100+kms a day for work sometimes although we had two messengers lol. I think it depends on the size of the firm as well! I just thought I'd share that aspect because yes the LPA does make it unlawful but I know that even legal recruiters have told me preference is given to those with cars or at least a license. I think it also depends on whether a firm does Mag Court work, because those typically will require CAs to essentially also be messengers of sorts.
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
That is soo unfortunate and in a way, discriminates against CAs without cars 😕 argh I’m sorry about this. And yes you are right, it depends on the size of the firm and the work done. I can’t even say “I hope they pay you enough” because expenses differ from person to person. Sometimes, a car is just not someone’s priority 😞
@rumbidzaim10912 жыл бұрын
@@atleganggovuza6733 it's absolutely terrible, I'm in corporate now but I still think about how CAs have to deal with so much pressure at the beginning of their careers it's insane!
@kaboentle55022 жыл бұрын
Is it applicable to big firms as well?
@rumbidzaim10912 жыл бұрын
@@kaboentle5502 I don't think so, I think based off of what Atli was saying and from what I've seen from friends that isn't the case with bigger firms:)
@noxible2 жыл бұрын
The fact that there's an ad for a car below this video 😭
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Sabotage 😂
@SagwieRabs2 жыл бұрын
Well ...let's hear 👂
@thandomasanabo55072 жыл бұрын
Cars are sooo expensive 😭😭.. I wish I didn't need it but I do.
@bongib27932 жыл бұрын
Quality content, clear and useful advise. Thank you Atli
@jamalraja91572 жыл бұрын
It's better to share 1 car with a spouse and split the expenses.
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@thandomalahle30262 жыл бұрын
I feel like this video speaks to me so much cause I love bikes too!😊
@abulelegxala75432 жыл бұрын
You always make so much sense
@buyisileelvisdyantyi77652 жыл бұрын
Thank you sisi. You make sense.
@tsholofelomofokeng62 жыл бұрын
Hi new subie here. Thanks for the video. I agree neh but i think for me i dont need a car but for my sanity and safety i prefer getting a car of my own. Sometimes i leave the office late and uber drivers and the stories ive been hearing eish. I refused to purchase a car during my articles. I told myself id only get a car if i get retained. Im glad i decided to wait.
@eugenechauke38492 жыл бұрын
Other thing i feel people really need to consider is the environmental impact of having a car .
@MelloNdimane2 жыл бұрын
How I wish I didn’t need a car. First 2 years of working, I lived near work and could save so much. Now that I have to drive to work needed to get a car, but honestly I miss not spending money on instalments and petrol. I’m a doctor and you know how my people pre-order BMWs before they even start working, but honestly le nna I’m leadership of don’t get a car unless you need it.
@mokgadimaruping41942 жыл бұрын
I love you Atlegang♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@derickx93192 жыл бұрын
At this point of time nothing is guaranteed. This pandemic might even go on for an two years😭
@atleganggovuza67332 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@amantlemashele57192 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@josephmalatsi80692 жыл бұрын
enjoy
@DeeKomedy2 жыл бұрын
cool vlogmas
@qhamanidom63972 жыл бұрын
this is a bit off topic but I just wanted to know what does one have to do to be a state prosecutor?