Welp, the car habit will have to wait another three years!

I brought up the "why get a (another) degree only to work for a year or two and then stop working to raise a kid?" Her response was if she didn't do it now, it'd never happen. Plus then she's sure she'd just get right back into it once the kid starts going to school. She's convinced that she'll be able to find a job once she graduates too, and that she'll pay off all the debt within two years. Sounds like pie in the sky to me, but everyone says (including you guys here) that there's no way she doesn't find a job. I am just naturally very leery of statements like that...

We're talking to our respective families to see if they'd be willing to loan us money. Turns out it's not $40K, only $28K. But let's put it this way, that's in the neighborhood of my yearly income. Before taxes. When I think about it that way, surfing the internet and having a Netflix subscription will be huge unaffordable luxuries, not a couple bucks a month to make my life easier. And I would give up those things, and this rant now sounds like a total "First World Problems" meme, but com'on.

This is going to be a fairly stressful 3 years

$28k is still way more than you will spend on a no-kids divorce.

In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker:

Believe it or not, some of us don't want a divorce.

Come wrench on the MR2 if it will make you feel better. I've got a list of projects that need attention.

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker: Believe it or not, some of us don't want a divorce.

.....yet.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:

N Sperlo wrote: In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker: Believe it or not, some of us don't want a divorce.

.....yet.

I retain my previous statement.

Reminds me of that joke:

Q: Why is a divorce so expensive?
A: Because it's worth it!

I'm happily married, but I can understand that some guys aren't as lucky as me.

Has she checked out the nursing program at HACC? It might be a viable option instead of PSU. Also, you're welcome to come down to Orrtanna and indulge your need for automotive projects anytime. I have plenty to go around!

In reply to Twin_Cam:

i would look into student loans for that money, rather than asking your parents/family for the money. she could then negotiate with prospective employers on full/partial payoff as signing bonus or in exchange for working at a particular place for x amount of time. this would allow you both to live off your salary and let the loans cover the school expenses.

also she might be eligible for grant money. she should apply for any and every she qualifies for, there is a lot out there.