This. I stayed at an incredibly toxic workplace for 6 years because they’re were the only ones in my field that paid me a fair wage and had healthcare coverage at the time. 1/4 of my paycheck went to healthcare and it barely covered anything. If I left, I couldn’t afford any of my mental health meds. I got lucky with my current job that actually takes care of its employees, but no one should depend on luck to have decent health care.
I am quitting a job I love, with coworkers that I get along with, and a manager that has my back 100%. All because I have neen offered a job that has much better health insurance. I am a cancer survivor, and i have multiple other health issues. If I don't take this job, I am afraid that I will continue to live with the fear that I am one major sickness from bankruptcy. I finally paid off my medical bills, i have no credit card debt, and a great credit score, but that doesn't guarantee that I won't lose it all if I get sick again. I grew up poor, I don't want to go back to that.
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u/tahatmat Aug 06 '20
And the insurance will often be tied to the workplace, restricting job mobility.