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Martin: One hundred eleven days And counting.

Georgina: Are you Counting down To something?

Martin: I’m counting down to the day when my Student loans will be Discharged. I only took this job because it Qualifies for the Loan forgiveness program.

Georgina: But you’ve worked here for over two years already. You mean you’ve been working To pay off your student loans all this time?

Martin: That’s right. I took out loans to Subsidize my college education. After I graduated, I had a choice to either start Repaying the loans or work in a Public service job for three years.

Georgina: Three years is a long Commitment.

Martin: You’re telling me, but I had no choice. It was either that or Be indebted for the next 10 to 15 years. I couldn’t take that.

Georgina: Now I get it.

Martin: Get what?

Georgina: I’ve noticed you’ve been happier lately and I thought you were finally enjoying your work here, but now I know it’s because you’re getting closer to Getting out from under your loans.

Martin: That’s right. In less than four months I’ll be Free at last, free at last!



Диалог на английском досуг.
Перевод текста perfect gift.

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Loan Forgiveness Programs