Anonymous
10/30/2013 10:16
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Anonymous wrote:Aw, sweet relief. We had a couple of difficult years with DH on part-time work, really less than half, barely making 5 digits, and me taking unpaid ML before we knew he was going to have a year+ of un/underemployment and we're now finally out of the red. No one really knew how much we were struggling and no one really now knows how much we're making, so I can't go to any of my friends or family to say this - so just giving a big old sigh of relief here anonymously. It feels so good to finally look at our accounts and see a cushion again. We're basically living off one income now and saving the rest - big lesson learned. I really feel for my friends still struggling to find work.
Congratulations! It is okay to allow a petite indulgence every once in a while.
Anonymous
10/29/2013 21:16
Subject: Re:Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
I understand. But never feel shame.
Anonymous
10/29/2013 20:54
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Thanks all! It does feel good but now that I'm on the other side, I wonder how many of the people in my life are currently in the same situation but just not reaching out.
to 15:08 - we still have student loans to pay off but they're manageable and not overwhelming us anymore.
to 15:08 - we still have student loans to pay off but they're manageable and not overwhelming us anymore.
Anonymous
10/29/2013 15:08
Subject: Re:Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Congrats OP! You have helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm currently racking up student loan debt while I pursue a master's degree and it seems so hard to imagine myself gainfully employed and debt free......
Anonymous
10/29/2013 15:07
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Congratulations OP, you have been through a very rough passage and us anons recognize how tough that was, and how hard it has been to get through. Kudos!
Anonymous
10/29/2013 14:21
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Congrats!
Anonymous
10/29/2013 14:07
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Congrats, OP. We were in a similar situation several years ago, could not express how happy we were at the end because we never let anyone know how bad it was. I totally know how you feel. Rock on!
Anonymous
10/28/2013 17:51
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
I'm very happy for you OP. Saving a whole salary is a prudent and wise decision. I think one day you'll likely look back on this time as a turning-point for your family. I hope everything works out well for you.
Anonymous
10/28/2013 15:47
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Congrats, OP. I'm sure it was doubly difficult to deal with not being able to really talk about it.
Treat yourself. You've earned it.
Treat yourself. You've earned it.
Anonymous
10/28/2013 15:45
Subject: Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it
Aw, sweet relief. We had a couple of difficult years with DH on part-time work, really less than half, barely making 5 digits, and me taking unpaid ML before we knew he was going to have a year+ of un/underemployment and we're now finally out of the red. No one really knew how much we were struggling and no one really now knows how much we're making, so I can't go to any of my friends or family to say this - so just giving a big old sigh of relief here anonymously. It feels so good to finally look at our accounts and see a cushion again. We're basically living off one income now and saving the rest - big lesson learned. I really feel for my friends still struggling to find work.