We racked up some of our consumer
debt during the lean years of grad school — mostly spent on moving, car repairs, dental work, and vet bills.
Not exact matches
In addition, many are also trying to pay off heavy credit card
debt built up
during the
lean years as a supply teacher.
Her husband made up for their lack of income by taking on a part - time job, but they had accrued significant credit card
debt to make ends meet
during that first
lean year of building the business.