• toomanypancakes@piefed.world
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    2 days ago

    Going to college for a business degree where I’m now working a position that doesn’t require it and still years away from paying my loan off.

    • JTStrikesBack@lemmings.world
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      2 days ago

      I’m right here with you. Went into Psychology but had no idea that I was screwing myself over on loans - I couldn’t afford to continue into a Masters which is pretty much required to work in the field.

      About 15 years out and I’m still dealing with the debt for a degree I can’t use and can’t afford to continue.

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        4 hours ago

        Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve heard that some people pay the absolute minimum on student loans and keep them for years and years. Some lady I knew was paying like $50 a month or so and she was like, fuck it, I can afford this and more but they’re not getting their money any time soon.

        Idk, I don’t live in the states, so I’m kind of wondering how it all works.