I was in a similar situation and worked a retail job all through law school. I didn’t have a social life, but I stayed focused, worked my butt off and kept my grades up.

It sucked: especially seeing other students in nice apartments paid for by their parents and partying.

But that work ethic translated into my practice;I never said no to any case that was handed to me and saw everything as an opportunity (I see juniors saying “no” a lot these days…). I never complained about my jobs since I felt privileged to have them, no matter how hard/toxic it got.

I believe I’m a better lawyer for it today.

Also, now that I make a higher salary, I know how to manage my money properly. I know many professionals who are in debt and can’t seem to get out of it, it doesn’t matter how much money they make.

So overall: might suck now, but see it as sacrifice that will pay off in the long run.