Not to worry. If you do things right, it will clear up quicker than you think. Make sure you don't cancel any credit cards that you pay off.

"Either you get how fucked up student loans are, or you're too old to understand?" That's such bullshit. I think we're the same age.

Either you think student loans are fucked up, or you were stupid enough to borrow more money than you can repay.

Oh man, I forgot how little empathy Reymont has. It's been awhile since he's waded in to the comments to demonstrate just big of an asshole he is.

Thanks for that man, I needed a refresher.

I have a crappy job, but other than that life is pretty awesome. Because I can buy, and do what I need and some of what I want, as I have good credit. My student loans are paid off, I own a house and two cars with my husband. My job is meh, but I have comprehensive health insurance. We don't all need to be defined by our jobs to be happy. Funny that right out of college I met many people just like you, pre-success. Most are still unsuccessful and have to beg for money from friends when they need to get a tooth pulled. Because no one will give them credit and they can't afford dental insurance (not part of ACA for adults). I hope your success continues, but don't pretend this is the norm.