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By the time you are 25 years old, most likely, you are already out of college and are probably working. You are leaving on your own and paying your own bills. In short, you are an independent man who can comfortably take care of himself without bothering your relatives.
But aside from that, there are life skills that you should know by this age. Because at this age, you are probably thinking of being in a serious relationship. That means that in a few years to come, you might be a family man. Are you set with right skills to face life?
If you are not sure, try and evaluate yourself with the listed set of skills. If you are not able to do most of them, then you need to do something about it:
1. Fix broken furniture
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You are not a carpenter and well, you may not even know how to make a stool from start. But you should be able to fix it if itâs broken. And you shouldnât be sleeping on a creaking bed because you should know how to fix it.
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2. How to cook
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Man cooking
You donât have to know how to bake a cake or make perfect chapatis. But at least, you should know how to fix quick and simple dishes like ugali, rice, beef, and uji.
3. How to change a tyre
Even if you donât own a car yet, this is a basic skill that you should have. Donât wait until you get a car to learn such basics.
4. How to ask a girl out
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Flirting
You are no longer a teenager. Honestly, you should have mastered the art of asking a girl out as well as how to treat her.
5. Iron your clothes
Donât be those guys who walk around with creased up shirts. Ironing your clothes is super easy.
6. Split firewood
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I know there is no firewood to split in Nairobi. But when you go to shags or go camping with friends, you should be in a position to give a hand when needed to.
7. Change a diaper
Yes, this is not just for women. You canât just stare at a helpless child cry yet all they need is a diaper change.
8. Negotiate for better pay
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Job interview(TrainingsTree)
A new job? Make sure you negotiate for better pay and ask for increment in the future. If you donât, your bosses wonât bother.
9. How to manage your finances
This is no age to get yourself in debts. Learn to manage your income and live within your means.
10. Unclog your drainage
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Kitchen sink
Unless itâs really bad, you donât have to call the plumber each time your sink blocks.