My student loans feel like this never-ending anchor. I’m 29, working in pharmacovigilance, making $98k in Chicago, and between rent, living expenses, and loan payments, it feels like I’m treading water. I’m seriously considering moving back in with my parents for a year to throw everything at the debt. Part of me feels like it’s a smart move, but part of me worries I’ll feel like I’m going backward in life. Has anyone here sacrificed lifestyle for faster financial freedom? Was it worth it in the end?

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Honestly, most companies have no imagination. If HR can’t see how running complex experiments overlaps with PM skills, that’s their loss. Start networking your way in—referrals will get you further than any résumé keywords.

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I moved back in with my parents and now my paycheck goes way further. Most of my friends in their late 20s and 30s seem to be doing it

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