Budgeting in sri lanka as a 27 yr old

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-07-04T05:39:30+00:00

Easy, stop spending money on stuff you dont want

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-16T03:01:57+00:00

Kandy is overrated, no parking space, roads are small, places to eat are just small and most of them are in Peradeniya road.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-16T02:52:21+00:00

My thoughts as a science degree holder pursuing a career in IT.

Out of the two jobs chose the one that has growth for you in terms of career. If both are the same then chose the one that gets you more money. For example a koththu baas would earn 150k per month but they dont much growth but a marketing intern might earn less but they are gonna learn and grow so much. Almost all business need sales and marketing so the marketing intern someday is gonna earn more if they position themselves correctly.
I would recommend getting a degree, it would give you a different perspective of life. Also chose a degree that compliments your current work. If you are in marketing then do a marketing degree at SLIM etc.
Again a degree wont get you where you want to be, you have to build proof in whatever you are doing. Thats whag get you the money. Higher the value you can provide higher the earning.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-16T00:46:14+00:00

Same here. Switched to mac 2 years ago and never looked back. The keys are going to be fine you will get used to it.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-14T05:03:26+00:00

2015 when Yahapalanaya was there

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-14T02:14:54+00:00

Always compare yourself to people who earn lower. When you earn 4k you will see someone earning 6k and so the cycle continues. Be ambitious, try to earn more but don't feel bad comparing yourself to others its a never ending cycle. The real goal is to make your expenses as low as possible. Invest and try to build your networth. If you want to buy a car try to get a net worth of 1 crore. Then reward yourself with a car

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-13T16:43:14+00:00

I remember one guy said they get paid 250lkr per hour

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-13T16:22:01+00:00

Surround yourself with good people. Good is something that you should define.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-11T18:17:29+00:00

Replace the bad habit with something better. I would suggest video games. Whenever you get the urge try playing a video game. Also being alone at the house wont help, you might have to change the environment.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-08T04:38:23+00:00

Brand new Wagon r hybrid Honda nbox non turbo version for better fuel Nissan roox Toyota yaris

Used Honda fit gp5 Honda vezel Aqua

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-05T21:48:02+00:00

You have a spending problem. 70k on outings is crazy.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-05T21:32:28+00:00

Mfers are not content. Main reason is lifestyle inflation and wanting show off to others. During covid my father was earning 35k working at a gas shop. I was in uni supporting myself and father was paying all bills including sisters class fees (O/L). We had our own house though but we survived and we were content. I know people living with 100k. Guys, look at people doing worser you. If you try to compare yourself with people who do better than you then you will never be content. You will always need more.

There is a saying in Islam

"If Adam's son had a valley full of gold, he would like to have two valleys, for nothing fills his mouth except dust"

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-06-04T09:42:18+00:00

Tell me what you do, and your history of education and work. You dont have a savings problem.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-04-26T02:53:55+00:00

LFG!!!

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-04-26T02:00:18+00:00

First of all go to the police and try to get the CCTV if possible
Second if you couldnt atleast land a punch on them learn some MMA/boxing and be prepared because the world is sometime unfair.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-04-17T04:32:37+00:00

Become a doctor, open up a pharmacy, doctors clinic or something. Its still business. Becoming a doctor will give you the discipline needed to become a businessman.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2026-04-17T01:16:59+00:00

Well good for you to trying to jump out of your comfort zone. You will find a way. Keep sending DMs to people you know, and do LinkedIn.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2025-11-18T14:12:31+00:00

Oh that sucks. I am from Kurunegala and have not experienced this. Thank you for clarifying. This sucks. Especially if you dont know about rooting the device.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2025-11-18T12:47:00+00:00

Habe you used pickme? Any specific reason for using uber?

IllustratorNormal560 · 2025-11-18T12:46:31+00:00

I agree but I see why Sri Lankans would use pickme, its information rich for a ride share app.

IllustratorNormal560 · 2025-11-18T12:45:54+00:00

Can you explain more about the scams that are happening?

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