Young Love and Finances

There is nothing sweeter than the thrill of young love. Everything is new and fresh and beautiful. When we look at starting something new from this perspective, it seems all parts exciting and none terrifying; however, for graduating teens, young adults, and any human undergoing a big change, the thought of starting life in the real and fluctuating world can be terrifying. 

Great Southern’s Financial Education Center has the perfect “Entering the Real World” playlist to turn the terrifying tremors into that loving feeling. This article will pull some major points from that playlist to touch the hearts of anyone looking for that young love feeling. 

At the core, the most significant way to guarantee a successful transition to the real world is to know who you are and what motivates you. This will provide vital information for deciding what career works for you. The income opportunity, work environment, and job outlook are three significant factors to consider when matching your career and life. If you need a place to start exploring the relationship between yourself and work, you can find tons of great free career aptitude tests with a quick Google search. 

Once you’ve had the opportunity to explore your relationship with work, treat interviews like dates. This means ensuring you’re not only serving a look (looking your best) but also asking your interviewer just as many grilling “get to know you” questions as they are asking you. Remember, no one wants to go on a date with someone who only talks about themselves! 

Set S.M.A.R.T. goals for your life. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. These can help guide the tough choices you will inevitably have to make as you journey deeper into your relationship with life. For example, maybe you’re unsure if you should break up with your significant other. Set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for your dream relationship and see if your partner meets the parameters of the goal. We’ll wait… See, it works in life and love! 

You will never outgrow the opportunity to find love. In this same way, you will never outgrow the chance to create a life you are passionate about. Young love isn’t just for young people. Use this information, no matter where you’re at in life, to create a path you're passionate about.