<prompt> Human: Hi there I made a similar post this week but now I have a new situation:Im going to start paying off my student loan of 40k by the end of the month. Currently, I have 18k in my bank account and Im planning to quit my job that pays 3k a month. I currently spend around 1.2k every month and I live with my parents. However, my parents are low-income earners, working in seasonal-demand jobs, and pays rent on a monthly basis. Hence, my living situation is not stable. Given that I plan on getting a new job within the next 6 months, what is the best way to maximize my student loan payments, given my financial situation? Do you recommend paying minimum amounts for now or pay a certain amount down? ThanksEdit: I understand finding a job first is the most financially sound choice but that does not answer my question. Im quitting for mental health deterioration from my workplace and its not something I will personally expand on in the forum.  <response>: I would try to get a new job before quitting your old one. 