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#RI-69a83fe8·about 2 months ago·
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Take out 401k loan or file for bankruptcy

I lost my job and accumulated $10,300 in credit card debt, now facing a lawsuit and potential collections on other cards

What I wish I knew
"I should have prioritized saving before taking parental leave"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider consolidating debt or seeking financial assistance before resorting to drastic measures"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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