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Seriously, if you need work and can find work elsewhere in the US with your qualifications, why don't you move? I know that here in the bay area, if you know your stuff, you'd have no problem landing a great programming job. Sure the cost of living is high but salaries are adjusted accordingly.
 
You sound like you're doing a lot better than many people. No debt, and you have experience, receivables, and a son headed to college.

You will be okay. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: her209
Originally posted by: txrandom
Welfare :thumbsdown:
Yes, because getting help of any kind means you suck at life.

Yah...I never understand our constant hate of helping others in this country. Almost every European country has a much better and extensive welfare program than us, and no one complains.


to the OP:

Just remember 'this too shall pass'. I hope things work out for you.


edit: Time to collect on the debts owed to you.
 
I never understood FAFSA. I mean, when I turned 18, I was on my own. I was my own adult, responsible for my own debts and bills. When I went to college @ 17, I can see how my parents might have felt responsible to help a bit, but at 18, I'm a legally voting adult and am on my own.

Why then do I get penalized when they expect my parents to help chip in? My parents did not help me with college, nor did I expect them to, and I don't plan on helping my kids with their college tuition either, yet my salary is what is calculated when figuring out how much assistance they should get.

Its a total crock of shit.
 
Originally posted by: slag
I never understood FAFSA. I mean, when I turned 18, I was on my own. I was my own adult, responsible for my own debts and bills. When I went to college @ 17, I can see how my parents might have felt responsible to help a bit, but at 18, I'm a legally voting adult and am on my own.

Why then do I get penalized when they expect my parents to help chip in? My parents did not help me with college, nor did I expect them to, and I don't plan on helping my kids with their college tuition either, yet my salary is what is calculated when figuring out how much assistance they should get.

Its a total crock of shit.

Tell me about it. My parents make enough money to where the financial aid office at my school probably laughs when processing my fafsa. I have to get private loans 🙁. I wish there was an "Actual Contribution" portion as I'd probably get money since my parents are giving me $0. At least they are willing to co-sign (and have very good credit).
 
Originally posted by: QurazyQuisp
Originally posted by: slag
I never understood FAFSA. I mean, when I turned 18, I was on my own. I was my own adult, responsible for my own debts and bills. When I went to college @ 17, I can see how my parents might have felt responsible to help a bit, but at 18, I'm a legally voting adult and am on my own.

Why then do I get penalized when they expect my parents to help chip in? My parents did not help me with college, nor did I expect them to, and I don't plan on helping my kids with their college tuition either, yet my salary is what is calculated when figuring out how much assistance they should get.

Its a total crock of shit.

Tell me about it. My parents make enough money to where the financial aid office at my school probably laughs when processing my fafsa. I have to get private loans 🙁. I wish there was an "Actual Contribution" portion as I'd probably get money since my parents are giving me $0. At least they are willing to co-sign (and have very good credit).

QFT. My parents make too much money so I get diddly shit. It's good because they chip in some money for college, but it sucks in the long run because I'm going to be the one paying off the college loans for many years after I graduate.
 
Originally posted by: TonyB
1. withdraw $524 from bank account
2. drive to las vegas
3. .... profit?

With gas prices, she might burn most of that money driving. 😛
 
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