The 6 Stages Of Becoming A Broke College Student
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The 6 Stages Of Becoming A Broke College Student

Remember when your bank account had all that money?

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The 6 Stages Of Becoming A Broke College Student
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Remember when your bank account had all that money? Yeah, me too. Those were good times.

1. Shock

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You go to look at your account and what you see is so appalling that you just stare at it wondering where it all went wrong. You work and at one point there was a lot of money, but each pay check seems to magically disappear as soon as it's deposited.

2. The "Someone Hacked Into My Bank Account Stage"

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There's absolutely no way you spent that much money. There's only one logical answer: someone hacked your account. Instantly you start scrolling through your purchases desperately looking for the 500 dollar mystery transaction that's wiped your account. Unfortunately the only transactions you find are the one's you made.

3. Reflection

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You wonder how you got here. When did your Starbucks habit become so expensive? How could you swipe so recklessly? You really didn't need to buy all those snacks from CVS.

4. Acceptance

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5. Maximum Saving Mode


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You've finally accepted your situation and until your bank account can reach an acceptable balance you become the cheapest person alive. You are the equivalent of a coupon mom. You eat at home. You vow to never shop full price ever again, from now on you will live in the Sale sections.

6. Pay Day

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