Originally Posted by
ACMIguy
I just accepted a class date and that’s what I’m going to have to do. I bought a house 18 months ago and depleted my cash reserves to make the down payment. Luckily I have the 401k to rely on if (when) the first year pay breaks me. I don’t want to but I’m hoping long term this the career pays off.
Lots of credit card companies will give no interest cards for 12 or more months. I got one with no interest for 18 months to keep on hand for emergencies. I’d recommend that to at least minimize raiding your retirement, then pick up a couple JAs once you get off probation and pay it off.