To those who have worked 2 jobs, i.e. a 9-5 profession and then something on the side like serving, at what point did you feel like you were stable enough to quit the second job?

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When my student loans were finally under control. I just don't think education should ever cost that much money. It's unbelievable what people have to do to pay it back.

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Ah yeah I don't know when my student loans will ever be "under control" so I guess I'll just keep working 2 jobs for the rest of my life! LOL

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