Hi there! I'm in need of advice!

Re: Hi there! I'm in need of advice!

• MallardDucky member

  March 2011

  If you are looking for something low key to pay for your education loans the military is not for you. 

  Try getting a second job or really look into your budget.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• desmerelda317

  March 2011

  MallardDucky:

  If you are looking for something low key to pay for your education loans the military is not for you. 

  Try getting a second job or really look into your budget.

  This is what I would think too.  Even in the reserves there is a strong possibility of deployment.  And there's not much "low key" about being a dual military family.  You'll have to deal with all the hassles of trying to get co-located with your DH when you're up for new orders and all sorts of things.  I recommend going to your relief agency (don't know what it is for the Army.  For Navy it is the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society) and getting some budget guidance to help you and your husband live within your means and pay your bills.  Also, even a part time job can help bring in some extra cash. 

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• blancanyc69

  March 2011

  desmerelda317:

  MallardDucky:

  If you are looking for something low key to pay for your education loans the military is not for you. 

  Try getting a second job or really look into your budget.

  This is what I would think too.  Even in the reserves there is a strong possibility of deployment.  And there's not much "low key" about being a dual military family.  You'll have to deal with all the hassles of trying to get co-located with your DH when you're up for new orders and all sorts of things.  I recommend going to your relief agency (don't know what it is for the Army.  For Navy it is the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society) and getting some budget guidance to help you and your husband live within your means and pay your bills.  Also, even a part time job can help bring in some extra cash. T

  There isn't anything "low key" in the military the PP gave you some good advice, look into getting a second job or find out what resources the Army has as far as budgeting classes and things like that. 

   

  

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• Jamison13 member

  March 2011

  This might be an odd question but are you on Okinawa? I am asking because of your screen name. If you are, you may be able to start a small business here on island that can help you get out of that debt. I know lots of mom's on island do. Whether it be childcare or making things and selling them. Just an idea.
  

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• OkiMomma

  March 2011

  Thank you for the responses!  Sorry about my delayed thank you, we're pcsing and DH is deployed.  Fun times.  Anyway, thanks again!  I'll be looking to branch out my children's book and graphic design work in NC.  It was pretty awesome out on Okinawa.  Jamison13, if you've heard of Takako and the Great Typhoon, I designed that and I illustrated Moo Pie in the Moonlight that just came out and will be sold at Lester Kid's Corner in addition to Amazon.
  

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• Jamison13 member

  March 2011

  OkiMomma:

  Thank you for the responses!  Sorry about my delayed thank you, we're pcsing and DH is deployed.  Fun times.  Anyway, thanks again!  I'll be looking to branch out my children's book and graphic design work in NC.  It was pretty awesome out on Okinawa.  Jamison13, if you've heard of Takako and the Great Typhoon, I designed that and I illustrated Moo Pie in the Moonlight that just came out and will be sold at Lester Kid's Corner in addition to Amazon.
  

   I have seen the Takako one... they had it on sale at Jakkepoes Pancake house. I'll have to look at it the next time I go there.
  

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