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According to Oxford Languages, an adult means “a person who is fully grown or developed,” and that they “behave in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially by accomplishing mundane but necessary tasks.” Well, as soon as someone hits the age of 25, they are considered an Adult. They have a job, may have completed studying, drive a car, use the internet at will and stay up very late. They have their own money, and it seems like the world is their oyster.
However, how much of these objective markers are true? Does someone really know how to be an adult? If not, here are some things to know how to navigate the adult world.
Use Social Media Correctly
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It seems like a weird one but using social media is a good advantage. It helps the potential adult secure work and makes good industry connections. Also, it is good to keep social media private because everyone googles everyone now, and everything is on the web to see. Future employers will definitely be googling prospective employees. Be sensible about what is posted and what is liked and shared.
Prepare for the Future
It is a daunting prospect, but preparing for the future is worthwhile. This includes setting up automatic payments and savings. By setting up automatic savings transactions, the potential adult can start a pension early, ready for retirement, and for potential investments like a house. Start saving small, so it’s not too scary. Then increase it to what is comfortable.
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Another way to prepare for the future is by looking into a Reverse Mortgage; not everyone starts their pension early or has the opportunity to. Still, there is no need to panic; it’s always good to look into other options like a reverse mortgage.
A reverse mortgage is a way to generate a portion of a home or property into cash. It is usually used to put money into retirement funds, it’s good to use a reverse mortgage calculator to know how much the potential adult could get and supplement. However, this is further down the line, a problem for the future adult.
Prioritise Life and Work
It is not the most encouraging concept, but always remember that at work, everyone is replaceable. This is not meant to be a depressing thought; the adult should not feel like a cog in a machine. Instead, it is to help the adult realise tier priorities. Work is essential, and caring about the career world, and ambition isn’t wrong at all. However, it is also necessary to focus on other critical sectors in life; hobbies, family, friends, and mental health.
These are only a few tips on how to be an adult, the list is endless, and everyone will make mistakes. It is encouraged because at least when errors are made, the future adult learns what to do next time. Try different things and learn along the way. Still, it is vital to remember to make sensible decisions, especially with social media and money, and make sure there is a backup plan for the future.
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