Do you like it in the USA?
Apr 13th 2011, 2:01 pm
#151
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
It's still fun to argue about it though I have to admit. I'll usually jump in to defend the UK if I can, I'll make no apologies for that 
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .
Watch me get my arse kicked now
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .
Watch me get my arse kicked now
Apr 13th 2011, 2:09 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
It's still fun to argue about it though I have to admit. I'll usually jump in to defend the UK if I can, I'll make no apologies for that
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .
Watch me get my arse kicked now
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .
Watch me get my arse kicked now
Apr 13th 2011, 8:59 pm
#153
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
I don't have a well paying job, in fact I don't have a job at all. Not sure the health insurance I have is good, but I pay for it myself.
I'm most certainly not screwed, basically or otherwise, and I most certainly have a better life and standard of living here than when I worked in the UK.
I'm most certainly not screwed, basically or otherwise, and I most certainly have a better life and standard of living here than when I worked in the UK.
My wife had our second and third child... she was in labour for 5 hours, 4 of which were at home, she pop out the babies in literally an hour each time, without a doctor, epidural, or a f**king aspirin, then we left the following morning... that cost us $16,000 to $18,000 each, with "excellent" medical coverage. Our 4th child miscarried and that cost us $40,000, to scrape the inside of my wife's uterus. (sick - Even death is sold at a premium).... I could tell you more horror stories from my friends, but I think everyone has heard them...
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Apr 13th 2011, 9:00 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
I don't have a well paying job, in fact I don't have a job at all. Not sure the health insurance I have is good, but I pay for it myself.I'm most certainly not screwed, basically or otherwise, and I most certainly have a better life and standard of living here than when I worked in the UK.
Apr 13th 2011, 9:02 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
It's still fun to argue about it though I have to admit. I'll usually jump in to defend the UK if I can, I'll make no apologies for that
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .Watch me get my arse kicked now
What everyone has to remember is, both Derrygal and I came from Northern Ireland - which is obviously the best part of the UK to be from . . .Watch me get my arse kicked now
Apr 13th 2011, 9:03 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
It's quite ironic.....before we moved out last July my wife and kids were quite hesitant about such a big move whilst I couldn't wait.
Nearly a year in, roles are reversed somewhat......the wife and kids cannot imagine having to go back to the UK to live whereas there are some things I really miss (countryside, hedgerows, village pubs, the coast).
Loving the sports, the lifestyle, the differences between States and the customer service (so long as you don't ask for anything out of the ordinary or need issues resolved!).
Things that are frustrating are the politicians, T party idiots, healthcare costs, sheer bureaucracy (computer says no mentality).
Sure wouldn't want to be out here with a limited income.....
Nearly a year in, roles are reversed somewhat......the wife and kids cannot imagine having to go back to the UK to live whereas there are some things I really miss (countryside, hedgerows, village pubs, the coast).
Loving the sports, the lifestyle, the differences between States and the customer service (so long as you don't ask for anything out of the ordinary or need issues resolved!).
Things that are frustrating are the politicians, T party idiots, healthcare costs, sheer bureaucracy (computer says no mentality).
Sure wouldn't want to be out here with a limited income.....
Apr 13th 2011, 9:28 pm
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Apr 13th 2011, 9:32 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
Now as I'm not an expert on US health insurance I don't know what is classed as good cover for a specific premium. Taking into account all combinations of health insurance premiums, co-pay, deductibles I have no idea if my insurance would be classed as good against what an employer might provide. I very much doubt you have the knowledge to be able to come to an intelligent conclusion either.
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Apr 13th 2011, 9:38 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
I find it stunning that a "civilised" country can allow so many of it's citizens to be effectively without any form of health-care and the rest to be under-provided !
I'm amazed that the people aren't on the streets protesting - I know they would be in any European country.
That for me is the starkest difference between the US and Europe, and has been a real shock. Plus the lack of willingness of anyone to actually talk about this as a "problem" - there is definitely a Pollyanna attitude here which also takes a LOT of getting used to.
I'm amazed that the people aren't on the streets protesting - I know they would be in any European country.
That for me is the starkest difference between the US and Europe, and has been a real shock. Plus the lack of willingness of anyone to actually talk about this as a "problem" - there is definitely a Pollyanna attitude here which also takes a LOT of getting used to.
Apr 13th 2011, 11:01 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
I did last year and needed surgery which cost just on $36K, and my insurance covered me for what I understood it would, and my out of pocket cost were what I anticipated it to be.
Now as I'm not an expert on US health insurance I don't know what is classed as good cover for a specific premium. Taking into account all combinations of health insurance premiums, co-pay, deductibles I have no idea if my insurance would be classed as good against what an employer might provide. I very much doubt you have the knowledge to be able to come to an intelligent conclusion either.
Now as I'm not an expert on US health insurance I don't know what is classed as good cover for a specific premium. Taking into account all combinations of health insurance premiums, co-pay, deductibles I have no idea if my insurance would be classed as good against what an employer might provide. I very much doubt you have the knowledge to be able to come to an intelligent conclusion either.
How do you know? You don't know anything about me. I could have the genius of Einstein!!
Apr 13th 2011, 11:08 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
I think the point Derrygal is making is that the system is SO broken, SO skewed in the favour of the drug companies and against the patient that even the genius of 10 Einsteins couldn't work out if its good or not...
Apr 13th 2011, 11:10 pm
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Re: Do you like it in the USA?
You're absolutely right!! God only knows if the system will ever be fixed. It is one bloody mess!!
Apr 14th 2011, 3:09 pm
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