Seems to be a secure job also cuz I don't foresee the guvmint abolishing income taxes any time soon.
If only.
If only.
This will be my second time working for the Feds. Back in the 90s, I worked for the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs.Ha, the IRS of down under. To the OP who just got a job with IRS, congratulations. As a Federal retiree, welcome to the work force, unlike politicians, we do support the citizens of USA. Too bad some politicians do not appreciate the IRS because without, they could not get their paycheck.
Thanks!Well, welcome back
DR....what I read and this is contrary to what Bernie wants Medicare-for-all...is that private insurance is a BIG component of Canadian system. Your Health care does not cover vision and Dental benefits..is this true? If Yes....that is what the USA should do.....will still keep some private insurance companies afloat with Optical and Dental.
Wish I could watch from a distance... in some ways I miss my years in NZBeing Canadian (Watching "your" [US] politics & Covid response & the state of some of your cites [rioting & such]...)
Seriously though:
Health (despite it isn't what it should be for a 50+ year old)
Happiness (I have enough toys & $$, so I can't complain. Covid has put a damper on our spending, so a lot is getting paid off & invested!)
+1 for Gov jobs (and Healthcare), especially now. I’d like our organization to move to GS Scale but not sure that will ever happen.Thanks!
It'll be good to have a steady paycheck (inventories are not consistent hours each week), regular schedule (schedule changes daily with inventories) and benefits.
I'll also be getting a grade (not a step) each year, up to a certain point. All said and done, it's a good move for me.
I always wondered why anyone would be opposed to free nationalized health care like in Japan and Canada.
The sense I'm getting is that mainly the rich are opposed to it.
Something like the analogy of getting a high priced lawyer instead of a free public defender when you are threatened with incarceration.
So if you can afford the best insurance and the best doctors you wouldn't want your health care to be "dumbed down" by a national plan you would be forced to join.
Middle class here. I oppose nationalized health care for a few reasons.
-I am unconvinced that it would not result in an overall decline in quality and especially availability.
-It is not "free." It would be paid for with higher taxes and/or higher deficits.
-I am just individualistic and prefer to take care of business myself rather than relying on the government for my needs.
That said, the health care and health insurance are really screwed up in this country and I in no way advocate for leaving it as it is.
I've been through all parts of the income distribution, up and down, and I've always been opposed to "free" nationalized health care, simply because I see what it ends up being: a tool of control.I always wondered why anyone would be opposed to free nationalized health care like in Japan and Canada.
The sense I'm getting is that mainly the rich are opposed to it.
Something like the analogy of getting a high priced lawyer instead of a free public defender when you are threatened with incarceration.
So if you can afford the best insurance and the best doctors you wouldn't want your health care to be "dumbed down" by a national plan you would be forced to join.
Do you get 'tiered' levels of care; do you get less care if you are a $15/hr worker vs. the COO of the company?
our nurses & orderlies are in dire need of a raise, recognition, and in greater numbers.
Are your hospitals well staffed and the buildings well maintained & modern? Just curious as to where all this money does go. (And I assume mainly to the pharma-care companies..)
Yeah, we pay thru our taxes. Quebec is the highest taxed province in Canada, (and some say in N. America) I pay close to 35% in taxes, both federally & provincially. I guess that's stupidly high compared to your tax level.. But a portion does go towards healthcare, and roads, and police and.... (And the OQLF!! see below) And, I accept that while I may never need it (dedicated health care) I know others will. so, we all put into the pot that all can take from. I guess that's where the "socialism" notion comes from..
You prefer to take care of business yourself. I assume this means some private health insurance.. Did you always have it? Were you always covered for anything? From what I hear, you pay a premium for health insurance, and if you have an underlaying condition, you can be refused or will pay higher fees.. (Such as a family history of heart failure or breast cancer) or if you were a smoker for 20+ years, or .. I assume your case is different / unique, in that you can afford, have been able to afford, or have a benefit thru work for said insurance? What if you (or a family member) develops Diabetes? or comes down with Hepatitis B? is this routinely planned for in insurance policies?
I still miss Red Wolf.I voted for Bud Light.
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