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Those who know Kayden Gardiner, were over the moon when the young man landed himself a carpentry apprenticeship this month.
They were all happy he was able to pursue a trade he had been keen on since primary school.
However, most of his friends and family knew this would automatically mean he lived off pittance, with the majority of his meagre apprentice wage going towards a high-interest car loan.
So that’s why everyone was genuinely shocked, and pleasantly surprised when the 17-year-old from Betoota Heights decided against buying a brand spanking new set of wheels.
Instead, the young man has decided to live as well as possible and maybe save for a trip overseas.
Gardiner’s mate Jim Phelps told The Advocate today that he was genuinely shocked when the young man said he might not splurge on an overpriced fuel guzzler.
“I just assumed it was a formality,” Phelps said to us.
“It’s just what young blokes who don’t know how to manage their finances do when they get their first few pay cheques. A right of passage really isn’t.”
Phelps explained that he wasn’t sure what the other boys on site will think about the decision.
“I mean obviously he will get tagged in memes featuring dildos and men in leather arseless chaps etc, but hopefully they don’t give him too much shit.”
