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26-Year-Old Instagram Influencer Put Herself $10,000 In Debt To Create An Illusion Of A Perfect Life
Lissette Calveiro is a 26-year-old Instagram influencer, working in PR and marketing and now she shares her story how chasing a dreamy picture-perfect life left her with about $10,000 in credit card debt.
In her early 20’s Lissette decided to become and work as an Instagram Influencer, spending more money than she was making on anything that would make her everyday life look ideal for her followers. While she was still living with her parents, she could still manage the ever growing debt, but when she moved to NY in 2016, the reality hit her hard.
“Moving to New York was always in my career plan,” she told Cosmopolitan.”I felt that I was not going to be able to fully live out this experience if I had credit card debt looming over my head. I was confident I would pay it off ‘eventually,’ but had to do it quickly in order to live a peaceful life.”
Fortunately, with lots of work and self-control, Lissette now is out of credit card debt and living the life under her means.
Lissette believes, that overspending to portray an idealistic image of one’s life is a common issue and that it should be discussed. “Talking about personal finance shouldn’t be taboo, or something to be afraid of,” she said.
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Lissette Calveiro is a 26-year-old working in PR and marketing
In her early 20’s Lissette decided to become and work as an Instagram Influencer
She began spending more money than she was making on anything that would make her everyday life look ideal for her followers
While she was still living with her parents, she could still manage the ever growing debt
But when she moved to NY in 2016, the reality hit her hard
“Moving to New York was always in my career plan”
“I felt that I was not going to be able to fully live out this experience if I had credit card debt looming over my head”
“I was confident I would pay it off ‘eventually,’ but had to do it quickly in order to live a peaceful life”
Fortunately, with lots of work and self-control, Lissette now is out of credit card debt and living the life under her means
Lissette believes, that overspending to portray an idealistic image of one’s life is a common issue and that it should be discussed
“Talking about personal finance shouldn’t be taboo, or something to be afraid of”
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Here to Troll 7 years ago
I can think of nothing that would make my life feel more meaningless than striving to become an Instagram or Youtube celebrity.
Lucky Lambdin 7 years ago
"Instagram Influencer?" Moving to New York as a "career path?" Spending $10,000 to impress other people? *****HA HA HA HA HA*****
spirit wolf 7 years ago
Right...ha ha ha ha is exactly what came out of my mouth....gone is this world, just gone.
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Alec Toro 7 years ago
So this person put themselves in credit card debt by buying luxury goods and believes it's a triumph that she learned not to do that....
Bastette Cat 7 years ago
So many people put themselves in debt to have a nice car, house, furniture, etc. In the US, it's called the American Dream, but I'm sure there are symbols of prosperity and success in other places that could also put a person in deep debt. It's a social problem. So, yes, I do think it's a triumph that she got out of debt, learned her lesson, and is living more sensibly now.
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K. LNU 7 years ago
The world has 99 problems, she is not one of them. Many people have student loans, not sure how this made BP. Glad she's got herself under control, but again... I'm with the rest, how is being an instagram star a life goal?
Paolo Pantaleo 7 years ago
This story can maybe help people understand how Instagram & Co. is a big marketing illusion. This kind of person has an impact on all the people that look at Instagram and try to find some role model in it. And believe me there are plenty, unfortunately.
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frederic eeckman 7 years ago
Being an "instagram influencer"... I don't know what it does more, flattering your ego, or feeding your narcissism ?
Here to Troll 7 years ago
I can think of nothing that would make my life feel more meaningless than striving to become an Instagram or Youtube celebrity.
Lucky Lambdin 7 years ago
"Instagram Influencer?" Moving to New York as a "career path?" Spending $10,000 to impress other people? *****HA HA HA HA HA*****
spirit wolf 7 years ago
Right...ha ha ha ha is exactly what came out of my mouth....gone is this world, just gone.
Load More Replies... Alec Toro 7 years ago
So this person put themselves in credit card debt by buying luxury goods and believes it's a triumph that she learned not to do that....
Bastette Cat 7 years ago
So many people put themselves in debt to have a nice car, house, furniture, etc. In the US, it's called the American Dream, but I'm sure there are symbols of prosperity and success in other places that could also put a person in deep debt. It's a social problem. So, yes, I do think it's a triumph that she got out of debt, learned her lesson, and is living more sensibly now.
Load More Replies... K. LNU 7 years ago
The world has 99 problems, she is not one of them. Many people have student loans, not sure how this made BP. Glad she's got herself under control, but again... I'm with the rest, how is being an instagram star a life goal?
Paolo Pantaleo 7 years ago
This story can maybe help people understand how Instagram & Co. is a big marketing illusion. This kind of person has an impact on all the people that look at Instagram and try to find some role model in it. And believe me there are plenty, unfortunately.
Load More Replies... frederic eeckman 7 years ago
Being an "instagram influencer"... I don't know what it does more, flattering your ego, or feeding your narcissism ?
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