How South Africans survived Januworry
Many South Africans describe January as the longest month, and worry about making it all the way through, especially those who receive their last paycheque in mid-December – and who splurged on holidays and festivities.
Using the hashtag #JanuWorry on Twitter, they have been sharing their tips on surviving January, aside from conventional advice such as delaying payments.
Several South African retailers such as Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s and Redd’s liquor also encouraged users to share their survival tips.
Many South Africans will receive their paycheque today and now that it is finally over, Business Insider South Africa has chosen some of the funniest tips users shared how to survive Januworry.
These are the best – or at least the most unusual – ways South Africans made it through January 2019.
By using alternative protein sources.
I can’t say it’s been a easy Januworry coz it’s been pure hell. I’m on my last nerve tryna make it to pay day #JanuWorry
#Januworry has been the longest most painful month. Hustling for petrol and groceries. Im barely making it.
Can’t wait for dinner tonight…#januworry
With innovative new spreads for bread.
#JanuWorry Toothpaste sandwich how Low do I have to sink
I feel you @NauSamantha #Januworry is getting too much #FillUpYourTummy
Breakfast… Weetbix with a touch of butter to help it go down #Januworry
By air-drying tea bags for reuse.
#JanuWorry is I have to recycle my tea bags just to have a cup of tea in the morning. I’m not even getting a taste any more team. The struggle is real. #Redds Groceries will real help team pic.twitter.com/VrQoEbvul3
By discovering new shopping destinations.
#Januworry.. You know its JanuWorry when i have to go grocery shopping at my mom in laws place !!!!
Hiding at the ATM – or praying for the ATM.
#JanuWorry it’s Ruff “just saying “
#JanuWorry #JanuWorry #JanuWorry Come to my rescue please #Redds
Embracing new culinary practices.
Soup of the day #Januworry
@ReddsSA struggle is real #JanuWorry
#JanuWorry when you so broke and have to entertain friends!
Getting more out.
You have to be inventive get that lost drop out #JanuWorry
By still celebrating, whatever it takes.
My #Januworry is my daughters birthday. I really wanna throw her a party