💸 The Psychology of Payday Splurges: Why Do We Spend More After Getting Paid? 🛍️

[klassicdoll]

Many of us enjoy spending a little extra after payday because eating out, shopping, or treating ourselves is nice “just this once.” For many, payday is the reward after weeks stretch of work, and spending on items that we “really don’t need” is justified. The little rewards return more than expected and can get out of hand.

What do you think — is it okay to splurge a little after payday as long as we budget well? Or should we be stricter with our spending habits right after getting paid?

 

[eLdavis]

In most cases it is usually due to low self discipline. And the lie we tell ourselves is that we have worked hard for it, so just this once lets get something just to reward ourselves.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Some people have been going through so much difficulty before that payday. They just want to relieve all those stress as the money comes in. It is not bad if done with intelligence such that you don't wreck yourself financially for the month.

 

[Springtime]

When I was working full time, I also tend to spend more on payday. One main reason was I wanted to reward myself for one month's hard work.