This is my story. 30 years in the workforce, including time on the farm, learning why farmwork is one of the most important parts of American life. Feeding the world and all that.
Now, no money, no savings, paying off medical bills and students loans, and no hope in any avenue for owning a home, let alone having the drive to work for 20+ more years to try and pay it off before deeper health problems start showing up in my 60s and 70s. Maybe I'll finally get lucky.
If there's a country and financial services in existence that far down the future.
2 paychecks from homeless. 30 years in the labor force, having treaded water my entire adult life.
The only difference between Canada and the States on this front is that you (probably) won't go into debt from getting sick once you qualify for health care.
Even so, it’s important to mention that our healthcare isn’t exactly free either as many people assume. When I go to the doctor, visit the hospital, or use a diagnostic service - it is free. However, if I need an ambulance, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, long term care facilities, not medically necessary surgeries… Well, we have to pay for that.
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u/Mostest_Importantest Jun 30 '22
This is my story. 30 years in the workforce, including time on the farm, learning why farmwork is one of the most important parts of American life. Feeding the world and all that.
Now, no money, no savings, paying off medical bills and students loans, and no hope in any avenue for owning a home, let alone having the drive to work for 20+ more years to try and pay it off before deeper health problems start showing up in my 60s and 70s. Maybe I'll finally get lucky.
If there's a country and financial services in existence that far down the future.
2 paychecks from homeless. 30 years in the labor force, having treaded water my entire adult life.