As one friend of mine said, "I have a new house, a wife, a kid, a swimming pool, and 2 Mercedes in the driveway. I was happier when I was in school back in 82’; trying to figure out where I was going to get the $110 for next month’s rent.
Wait till you get up into the “Golden Years,” kid. At 77 I’m still waiting for them to begin. While I wait in the doctor’s office. Life is not a lot except waiting for what’s next. Have a beer; that’ll help. Works for me.
When I got out of college all the money I owed was $1200—for the used car I bought. I had been so careful through college that the bank loaned me the entire amount without a down payment. Working as a night watchman was a real drag, though.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 5 years ago
Good morning, sunshine.
Devils Knight about 5 years ago
no one forced you to take out loans and go to college it was your choice so stop whining about it and just pay them
Zebrastripes about 5 years ago
College is not mandatory for everyone! However, the trades are suffering shortages …..
J Short about 5 years ago
As one friend of mine said, "I have a new house, a wife, a kid, a swimming pool, and 2 Mercedes in the driveway. I was happier when I was in school back in 82’; trying to figure out where I was going to get the $110 for next month’s rent.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 5 years ago
Even the gluten-free mac and cheese is pricey.
hooglah about 5 years ago
Why don’t you try working P/T so you don’t have to live off of loans? Worked for me.
davanden about 5 years ago
Sad thing, is, both are true.
psampson about 5 years ago
With the assault of the student loan crowd, college is steadily drained of enjoyment.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I’m in the Elizabeth Warren crowd! My total student loan was $500 after getting two college degrees! (Sorry, kids).
Mayor Snorkum about 5 years ago
Wait till you get up into the “Golden Years,” kid. At 77 I’m still waiting for them to begin. While I wait in the doctor’s office. Life is not a lot except waiting for what’s next. Have a beer; that’ll help. Works for me.
ms-ss about 5 years ago
When I got out of college all the money I owed was $1200—for the used car I bought. I had been so careful through college that the bank loaned me the entire amount without a down payment. Working as a night watchman was a real drag, though.
fix-n-fly about 5 years ago
Yep – welcome to real life. Be thankful that you have the opportunity to go and make the best of it. You can whine but no one cares.