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PJMcK

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48. Your drive for an education is inspiring

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 08:45 PM

Apr 2021

On another post below, I observe that I don't have a problem having our government help people get out of this crushing problem.

However, shouldn't there also be an equal benefit to those who didn't get the opportunity to go to college? Otherwise, the privileged person gets a double-leg-up whereas the less privileged gets nothing. That doesn't seem fair.

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. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #1

He pursued a very risky career in the performing arts PJMcK Apr 2021 #3

it got a lot harder to find a job that didnt require a degree. mopinko Apr 2021 #2

Good insights PJMcK Apr 2021 #5

by funding higher ed in the 1st place. mopinko Apr 2021 #7

Your recollections in this thread are similar to mine Hekate Apr 2021 #26

A large part of the problem SheltieLover Apr 2021 #4

Wow! PJMcK Apr 2021 #6

I'd read sometime ago about a class-action suit on this SheltieLover Apr 2021 #36

So many can't find jobs, deferrment, I think is only for 6 months SheltieLover Apr 2021 #38

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #17

So sorry you were victimized! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #41

Thank you, Sheltie Lover! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #51

Watch the Operation Varsity Blues docudrama on Netflix if you can MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #8

the part where they cant be discharged in bankruptcy is also a problem. mopinko Apr 2021 #9

I was very close with someone who suicided because of student loans, in large part SheltieLover Apr 2021 #43

Because our economy is one largely based on predation and debt. Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #10

Ironically, my friend is the "I pay too much in taxes" type. wryter2000 Apr 2021 #14

The person I know who went into a lot of debt wryter2000 Apr 2021 #11

Answer is right here ⬅️ underpants Apr 2021 #12

Part of the problem are the for-profit "colleges" that weren't regulated. yardwork Apr 2021 #13

In 1924 my grandfather died. My grandmother was sick and could not work. marie999 Apr 2021 #15

Your mother is a wise woman PJMcK Apr 2021 #40

I too wish they would address this issue Skittles Apr 2021 #16

Student loans are not offered to people like other loans. Politicub Apr 2021 #18

You make a lot of good points PJMcK Apr 2021 #39

Not all parents are involved with their child's college education, or they are baffled by it because Politicub Apr 2021 #46

Your drive for an education is inspiring PJMcK Apr 2021 #48

Multiple reasons, perhaps Retired Engineer Bob Apr 2021 #19

Congratulations on your retirement PJMcK Apr 2021 #37

Thanks for the congratulations Retired Engineer Bob Apr 2021 #52

I was in financial services. gibraltar72 Apr 2021 #20

Income inequality is part of what is dividing our society PJMcK Apr 2021 #34

One student with life-crushing debt is enough, and there are many Oldem Apr 2021 #21

A few thoughts come to mind when I think about student loans. world wide wally Apr 2021 #22

Congratulations to your daughter on her academic accomplishment PJMcK Apr 2021 #33

These are excellent questions StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #23

Your last paragraph PJMcK Apr 2021 #32

Exactly StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #42

I graduated from college without any loans. hunter Apr 2021 #24

Actually, I do have an idea of how hard you struggled PJMcK Apr 2021 #31

The problem goes far beyond those loans... TreasonousBastard Apr 2021 #25

I've noticed the same thing at CUNY PJMcK Apr 2021 #30

As loans became easier to get colleges got Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #27

Exactly right - admin salaries and benefits have grown exponentially FakeNoose Apr 2021 #44

Far too many people, both young people and their parents, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #28

Those are terrific insights PJMcK Apr 2021 #29

When I was in my mid 20s, in about 1977 or so, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #35

I have some insight into the rising cost of public universities. llmart Apr 2021 #45

Hate to say it, but most people don't understand the concept of loans Generic Brad Apr 2021 #47

I think you're right PJMcK Apr 2021 #49

I grew up in a household that focused on minimum payments Generic Brad Apr 2021 #50