Health Care Law Massacred in Supreme Court

[kronus]

Right we are still the most productive work force on the planet for a reason. Its part of what makes us Americans, the notion that you work hard and take care of your self and family by being away at work for most of the year instead of with them is something you are told by your employer to be proud of.

[Hellabad]

Right we are still the most productive work force on the planet for a reason. Its part of what makes us Americans, the notion that you work hard and take care of your self and family is something to be proud of.

You work too hard.

[rwh11385]

Right we are still the most productive work force on the planet for a reason. Its part of what makes us Americans, the notion that you work hard and take care of your self and family is something to be proud of.

exactly, but our lifestyle and work ethic won't make it as cheap to insure as easier going French or Italians. We rush to eat and down unhealthy diets instead of fresh cooked meals, drink lots of caffiene, and don't relax much - even on vacation.

http://www.lifeevolver.com/workaholic-careful-job-killing/

[mrsleeve]

Nice try there kronus

My employer takes very very good care of me because they know the sacrifices that we as employees make.

yup I am gone a lot, it sucks, but knowing there will always be roof over theirs and my head, food on the table, and clothes on our backs, good health care if we need it, and so on, provided by my own hand is much more honorable than being on my knees with my hand out to the govt for it all .

[rwh11385]

Comrade Kronus, if you don't like your employers vacation allowances, become your own boss. Or work for a company with unlimited time off.

The government forcing companies to paid vacation will negatively impact competitiveness of our companies while also providing a floor for time off and reducing the employees market influence potentially which could help 'cap' PTO.

[kronus]

Nice try there kronus

My employer takes very very good care of me because they know the sacrifices that we as employees make.

yup I am gone a lot, it sucks, but knowing there will always be roof over theirs and my head, food on the table, and clothes on our backs, good health care if we need it, and so on, provided by my own hand is much more honorable than being on my knees with my hand out to the govt for it all .

My employer takes very good care of me as well, without the whole being gone thing. There are different jobs with wildly differing levels of benefits, I accept that. However, we're privileged to be in these situations. There are many people, however, that are at the will of their employers and are commonly exploited due to lack of laws.

Of course, your response to that is "well they shouldn't have such shitty jobs then!", which is not a response. Despite the Great American Dream there is very little upward mobility in lower brackets. The (unverified) fact you claim about the states being the most productive nation is at those people's expense, not yours. You work 1 job, at more or less the standard yearly amount.

[mrsleeve]

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As of 3/28 this year I have 1023 hours worked this year. I average 3k hours in 40 weeks or less

[rwh11385]

My employer takes very good care of me as well, without the whole being gone thing. There are different jobs with wildly differing levels of benefits, I accept that. However, we're privileged to be in these situations. There are many people, however, that are at the will of their employers and are commonly exploited due to lack of laws.

Of course, your response to that is "well they shouldn't have such shitty jobs then!", which is not a response. Despite the Great American Dream there is very little upward mobility in lower brackets. The (unverified) fact you claim about the states being the most productive nation is at those people's expense, not yours. You work 1 job, at more or less the standard yearly amount.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/122510/self-employed-workers-clock-hours-week.aspx

Those self-employed people have bosses really taking advantage of them, making them work 44+ hours a week typically moreso than other workers.

The government ought to force those guys to take it easier on themselves... They're making everyone else look bad.

And you are crying for a slim minority. 91% of full time employees in private industry have paid vacation.

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ebs2.pdf

[KenC]

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As of 3/28 this year I have 1023 hours worked this year. I average 3k hours in 40 weeks or less

I can't wait to work those hours as a resident and make $43k/yr.

[mrsleeve]

^

I do a better than that. When your all done though it will worth it.

[KenC]

^

I do a better than that. When your all done though it will worth it.

I keep telling myself that haha.


This thread is all over the map haha

[jrobie79]

thats usually how political discussions go. for better or worse

[mrsleeve]

Lol yeah it is and that last post of mine was a mess. Phone posting from the holspitial lol

[KenC]

Lol yeah it is and that last post of mine was a mess. Phone posting from the holspitial lol

LOL me too, but I'm working here.

When is your mom's surgery?

[mrsleeve]

Mom in law.

Was yesterday, got a cow valve and a bit of thinning aorta fixed. She's fine up and awake most og the tubes and hoses are out. She's out of the icu and doing very well. Thanks for asking :)