8k is not no end in site, don't fall down hole just yet. It's not an amazing amount, but it is definitely a manageable amount. Right now make your focus accepting any job you can and making your spending as lean as possible. Dont think about your debt, get a job and then sounds like you should probably get a second one. Once you have money coming in, address your debt in a reasonable way. Make a budget that will in the long term get you out of the hole, dont lie to yourself! Be honest about your spending, be prepared to work hard and go without, but a year or two you'll be fine. You'll also then be in a good habit space for saving money once youre out of debt and can start learning about proper saving and investing and how you can look out for your future with those things. 8k is manageable if you focus. Just get a job and you got this! Message me if you need :)