Saturday, June 1, 2013

First line of credit

10,000

that is how much my bank thinks I can afford to spend; to be in debt. 

It was an interesting (nerve racking) experience applying for a credit card.

I actually applied for two, was declined by one but accepted by the other.

This was actually what I expected. The one that declined is not with my bank (and is my pre card) but I knew my bank account would be more inclined to approve me.

It is an interesting premise though, that one bank thinks I am stable enough to have a 10k limit (which is ridiculous mind you, more than a quarter of my current annual wage) and another isn't even willing to give me 500 flat.

I plan on applying for that card again in 2 months time, when I will have credit history (ta-da the reason I applied for the card I have been approved for in the first place).

For any one who is interested its because it is the best card in the market to use as a travel card (no international transaction fees, no charge for withdrawal from international ATMS and no conversion fee) I just need to convince them I'm not a credit risk before October. Shouldn't be too difficult. right?

In other news, looking for a room mate. I have asked somebody (who I think would work well in housemate dynamics/is a pretty awesome friend) but it all depends still.

Can't afford the place by ourselves though. 

Especially with all the money I wish to spend on my upcoming trip! really excited, in case you couldn't tell


In other news, turns out I am pretty good at getting people employed! A family friend, and that same really good friend are both starting at work #2 soon. Good too, as staff are dropping like flies here. (Almost as regularly as the literal flies)

This past week has been a tough one, exam study, assignments, essay prep, work work work. But now the fun REALLY starts. Hello Swot Vac, my old fiend.

Petrified. So. So Petrified.




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