This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Aug 6, 20149 Money Saving Tips For New HiresCongratulations – you found a job! Now what?by Samantha PenaCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Negotiate your salary Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Enroll in a retirement program Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Pay off your student loans Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Live somewhere cheap or live at home Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. In fact, don’t even buy a car Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Be cheap Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Plan your spending Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Don’t go crazy with the credit cards 9. Start a slush fund Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF