I’ve paid almost $30,000 on a $20,000 student loan from 2006. My balance is $24,000. I never missed a payment, & only entered forbearance recently. I filed for student loan forgiveness. Regardless of whether it is approved, I am never making a payment again. I don’t care anymore.
There is a heartbreak that comes with finally admitting or realizing that a particular career path isn’t for you. It’s so devastating when that’s all you have studied for and know.
Instead of saying "Women slept their way to the top”, we say "Men withhold promotions until they receive sexual favors". Because that is what it really is.