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

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❤

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.

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.

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 😎

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!

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

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

Okay this is so insightful - lots of newly employed graduates need to hear this pls - but what about your SKIN?! 😭🔥

I guess a bike will do 🛵 Thanks for the vid. It's invaluable

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

“I’m just a person that likes being on the streets in General “❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

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 😩

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.

Appreciate the advice sis, thank you 💚

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😒

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

Also, for anyone who buys a car now without needing it the resale value is just going to keep going down

Hey Atli, You're spot on here. 🎯🎯 Brilliant vlog! 👌 #Vlogmas #FinanceTalk

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.....

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.

The fact that there's an ad for a car below this video 😭

Well ...let's hear 👂

Cars are sooo expensive 😭😭.. I wish I didn't need it but I do.

Quality content, clear and useful advise. Thank you Atli

It's better to share 1 car with a spouse and split the expenses.

I feel like this video speaks to me so much cause I love bikes too!😊

You always make so much sense

Thank you sisi. You make sense.

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.

Other thing i feel people really need to consider is the environmental impact of having a car .

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.

I love you Atlegang♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

At this point of time nothing is guaranteed. This pandemic might even go on for an two years😭

Thank you

enjoy

cool vlogmas

this is a bit off topic but I just wanted to know what does one have to do to be a state prosecutor?

What if Aphi is stll paying for the Polo Vivo?

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