We all remember our first paycheck back in the day. A viral video is bringing back those memories.
A single mom shared video of her teenage son receiving his first paycheck from McDonald’s.
Mother and son exchanged small talk in her car as he tore open the envelope. Based on the teenager ‘s calculations, he expected to receive “about two hundred and something.”
His eyes lit up when he saw the amount printed on his paycheck.
“After tax what’s that?” he asked his mom. “That is after tax,” she responded.
“Heyyy, he got some money!” his mom said as they both celebrated.
“Oh shoot! That’s hard. All right bet, let’s take it to the bank then,” he said.
Teen reacts to receiving his first paycheck from McDonald's pic.twitter.com/mYCZNpPoKO
— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) September 26, 2024
The undated video was viewed over 274,000 times on X.com. Most of the commenters remember the excitement they felt when they received their first paychecks.
One person said a first paycheck was a “rite of passage for all men.”
American boys traditionally give their mothers 10%-20% of their first paychecks to help out with household bills.
Way to go young man! These are rite of passage for all men. ?
— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) September 26, 2024
I remember being in lil homies shoes. I felt like this too. My first job was at circuit city back in the day. That first pay check felt so good even though it wasn’t a ton of money ?
— Dirky (@713Capital) September 26, 2024
Who didn't feel the same vibe when they got their first paycheck?
That is a unique moment in everyone's life!
— SaroY (@SaroY_BR) September 26, 2024
I remember my first paycheck and that was such a cool time.
His mom has to be proud of him.— Johnny Riggs ? (@JohnnyRiggs9) September 26, 2024
I had to watch this 3X…through my tears! He’s so cute, humble & proud!! Mom…you don’t have to worry about this one…he’s on his way to success!! With an attitude like that….he’s going to high places! Congratulations young man! ????
— ERnursie??? (@ERnursieRN) September 26, 2024
