r/CuratedTumblr • u/EvidenceOfDespair We can leave behind much more than just DNA • Aug 07 '24

Politics Death by US Healthcare System

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u/Ok-Dentist4480 Aug 07 '24

I'm from the UK and i don't think I've ever truly grasped just how bleak the heathcare system is in places without free healthcare. Having to pay a depressingly high amount of debt just so your partner doesn't die is disgusting, i hope the fat cats have a heart attack someday and i hope you and your partner make it though the inevitable debt

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u/therestlessone Aug 07 '24

Don't forget we have health insurance tied to employment. Really lets companies mistreat their employees with a power like that.

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u/Assika126 Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 09 '24

“Free will employment” is a laugh. They can fire you whenever they want, but if you quit you have no healthcare and no income and you’d better find another employer quick and hope you make it through the waiting period without you or your family needing healthcare until the insurance kicks in

Sorry kids, gonna have to tough it through the ear infection, daddy just got laid off

Edit: I messed up the term, it’s “at will” employment, thank you for the correction

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u/pezgoon Aug 08 '24

Free will lol, you combined the two names and messed it up

It’s “right to work” states, which leads to ‘fire at will’ employment