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Longhaul · February 28th, 2006, 10:03

I am (was) a career changer. Be very cautious of student loans with your wife footing the majority of the bills. Many women are raised with the idea that the man should be the provider, although may never say it to you. Whereas she loves you and wants to see you succeed in achieving your dreams and will probably initially support you, in the middle of the financial struggle be aware that she may decide that to have a change of heart.

In my case I tried to stack the loot before flight school to insure that my wife and I could get through the lean times. But with the long hours (CFIing) and the additional financial burden on her, at least in my case, my wife felt neglected and used. Which in turn broke the marriage. Just like many others, I could not make it (financially) without her. In the end I’m left with thousands of dollars in student loans to pay (alone), no wife, and a bunch of tickets, which will never be able to be utilized to their full potential.

Will this happen to you. I truly hope not. Just weigh the risk before you mortgage your furture.

February 28th, 2006, 10:03	#14
Longhaul Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 30	RE: Student Loan Worries I am (was) a career changer. Be very cautious of student loans with your wife footing the majority of the bills. Many women are raised with the idea that the man should be the provider, although may never say it to you. Whereas she loves you and wants to see you succeed in achieving your dreams and will probably initially support you, in the middle of the financial struggle be aware that she may decide that to have a change of heart. In my case I tried to stack the loot before flight school to insure that my wife and I could get through the lean times. But with the long hours (CFIing) and the additional financial burden on her, at least in my case, my wife felt neglected and used. Which in turn broke the marriage. Just like many others, I could not make it (financially) without her. In the end I’m left with thousands of dollars in student loans to pay (alone), no wife, and a bunch of tickets, which will never be able to be utilized to their full potential. Will this happen to you. I truly hope not. Just weigh the risk before you mortgage your furture.