Because of student loans, (smaller than average, even), I had to take a 2 year break from my master's.
In my field, I can only top out at about 55-60K with a masters. It's absurd to me that certain career paths in this country consume 8+ years of your life just to end up a lower-class citizen.
Thankful for this sub because it makes me feel seen. If you are being stretched to the end of your rope for your family, or your future hope, don't give up. Strike, join a union, fight for that degree, whatever it takes.