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#1 iDoof

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 01:03 PM

I just got a full-time job, and it is traditional (and thoughtful) to get those close to you something nice with that first paycheck. I think I want to get my parents something, but I'm not sure what. What did you guys do? Anything at all? It's not an enormous paycheck, so it'd have to be something simple, but I'm not sure what best fits the occasion...

#2 erure

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 01:11 PM

In Korean tradition, you get your parents underwear with your first paycheck

I don't know why, it just is haha... So I got my mom a gift card for Victoria's Secret

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 01:40 PM

Take you parents out to eat? Go to a mid-range restaurant. Some place a lot better than Burger King but not like a place with $40 entrees.

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 01:48 PM

With my first paycheck I treated my family to a nice meal which cost about 80 odd quid, yikes.

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 02:05 PM

I think dining out is the best way to spend your paycheck with/for your parents.

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Posted 22 November 2008 - 02:47 PM

Yeah, it's basically payback for everyone who's ever treated you out.

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Posted 23 November 2008 - 05:06 AM

I bought my mom a genuine leather wallet, the long type with a zip closure around it.
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Posted 23 November 2008 - 06:45 AM

QUOTE (erure @ Nov 22 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In Korean tradition, you get your parents underwear with your first paycheck

I think I know why this is a tradition.

Once your parents literally crap their pants discovering that you finally got a job and making your own money, they're going to need new underwear.

Hell, with my first paycheck I not only had to buy my parents new underwear, I had to chip in for Pine-Sol, a new mop, and some air freshener.

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Posted 23 November 2008 - 08:54 AM

QUOTE (HERMIT @ Nov 23 2008, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Haha actually it's because back in the old days, flannel underwear (like the thick red ones) were considered a luxury of sorts and were precious (especially in the winter) because of the lack of a good heating system in the house, or so I hear

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Posted 23 November 2008 - 11:33 PM

I treated my sisters out to eat but my parents didn't tag along.

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#11 cyanine

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 01:24 AM

i bought my mom a wallet & a watch..gave a red-packet to my dad....
AND treated my whole family to a nice dinner....

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 09:30 AM

I treated my whole family to a nice dinner, bought toys for my niece and nephews, and took my friends clubbing and drinks were on me.

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#13 rubyj

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 03:39 PM

my first paycheck went to treating my family out to dinner, buying my mom skincare products and my dad warm undergarments.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:07 PM

I remember my first real job in 1st year uni, with my first paycheck, which wasn't much, I got a Levi's engineered denim jacket.

Oh how disappointing when I look back on it. xD

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:09 PM

I took out my grandma and immediate family out for supper.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:10 PM

When I received my very first paycheck... I think I bought anime or manga with it... I know for sure I spent it on myself lol.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:47 PM

I, blew it all at the casino.

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Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:50 PM

when I got my VERY VERY first paycheck for being a waitress... I gave it all to my mom. best feeling in the world. xD

On my second paycheck.... CLOTHES!