If you thought paying for college was a challenge, wait until you discover the joys of making ends meet on an entry level salary. While you may not find yourself to be financially comfortable for a few years, you can start off on the right foot by setting a budget as soon as you negotiate your salary of your first post-college job. Make sure that you sharpen your pencil (and get rid of all luxuries) if you find that you won’t have any fun money left after meeting your obligations. The next steps are below: