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Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
So I'm currently looking at a 50k student loan balance. I don't have a job, and most of the jobs that are looking possible are making poverty level wages. I probably won't be able to pay the debt without being homeless, and if it goes into default, then I see no point in trying anymore. There are people that have been hounded to the point of suicide over this sort of thing, and I see no other option than to either expatriate or become a hobo.
I know that there are a lot of people in the same boat. So tell me, if you've had student loans that you couldn't repay, what did you do?edit on 28-3-2012 by AnIntellectualRedneck because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by kaylaluv
NEVER, EVER, EVER, get a student loan!!!!!!!! Under NO circumstances is it a good idea! If you want to get a college degree, get a full time job and go to night school, or take online classes. Go to community college - it's much cheaper. It may take you twice as long to get a degree, but once you do, you will not have a student loan on your back. These loans take a lifetime to pay back.
Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
I'm graduating in August with a degree in the IT field. I know tons of people that have graduated with an IT degree that are currently working for 8.50 or 9 an hour in jobs that they could've gotten straight out of high school. I don't have much hope.
Originally posted by AnIntellectualRedneck
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
I'm graduating in August with a degree in the IT field. I know tons of people that have graduated with an IT degree that are currently working for 8.50 or 9 an hour in jobs that they could've gotten straight out of high school. I don't have much hope.