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Originally Posted by Rockchick26  I don't know about anywhere else, but around where I live you can't get a 1 bedroom apartment for less than $600. Working a crap job to get bare minimum might be enough for some lucky people, but not most. |
My sentiments exactly. My rent is actually a bit lower than that, but like I said - loan repayments and etc... And I was just considering the fact that now that I've graduated, I shouldn't technically have health insurance under my father anymore (but we're letting them continue to think I graduate in December).
That being said, I'm on at least two prescriptions permanently (luckily generics, but still) and I pretty much have to see a psychiatrist monthly (initially went for consultation about ADD symptoms). My doctor's explanation and approach are confusing to me but I trust his wisdom and credentials. However, I would very much like to continue going because treatment has such a positive impact on my performance... Currently he charges $250 per visit but copay is $20. Without insurance, that's a whole new huge expense per month. Not including monthly prescriptions, which will add up (even with generics).
This is really all just overwhelming - I've become so distraught over the hard numbers and the minimal prospects of pretty much anything that I'm so wound up with stress all the time I can't even really focus or do good work on anything. I've done all the things I ever used to practice for reducing stress, but this problem is far too embedded. I'm really starting to panic.
Bartending schools can be somewhat costly, definitely not what I can afford. And it's hard to justify getting financial aid for such a program when I already have such high student loans from attending university. PLUS, most postings require, or at least really want, experience. Back to the catch-22; can't get a job without experience, can't get experience without a job...
At least the military won't turn me down. Not really my preference, but I know that I could at least enlist and not have to worry about finances anymore.
