But, but that's socialism!

Meanwhile, in Europe: I spent almost 5 months in hospital. Me - I have time to recover while my life was in danger. My boss - oh, that's fine, take care. See you when you are healthy, we will wait for you. My colleagues: take care and do not worry, we will manage for you your stuff. My husband: we still have 80% of your salary, so it's ok. My country: here is the bill: 0 euros, apart from this 20% of your salary. We hope you are ok now. So, my country didn't collapse after that, the workplace was still in great condition, and my family was financially stable for the whole of this time. Americans live in some kind of scam.

In Australia, I had uterus cancer. Queue the hospital appointed social worker. Was asked if I had sick days available for treatment, operation and recovery etc. I did. If I did not forms were at the ready to ensure social security coverage. Employer would not be allowed to take any action against me, job to return to guaranteed. Conversation with bank regarding suspending mortgage payments also available. Total cost to me? Some parking and public transport, under $100 all up. No medical bills, no stress just care and recovery however I needed it. I didn't but wow, even I had no idea how much backing I had it was liberating. Yes I recovered, cancer free after hysterectomy. F**k cancer.

The plot of Breaking Bad if it took place anywhere else Teacher: I've got cancer School: OK take the time you need Teacher: I don't have much money School: Your treatment will be free The End

The best, the most free, the most exceptional country in the world?? Aye, right. Paid sick leave is standard in most developed countries. Statutory sick pay is standard in most developed countries. Where I live, if I were to be off sick, I get 6 months at full pay, then 6 months at half pay. USA simply doesn't qualify as a civilised or developed country under most European/Scandinavian standards.

Buckle up…..

Why are so many normal people on the interwebs but nothing ever gets done in the US to bring them to the 22nd century like the rest of the developed nations?

In the UK you would get as much time as you need, paid.

I love how they try to spin dystopian nightmares into “feel good” stories.

Sick leave is partially paid.

What an awesome concept which means it will never happen in the US.

My mom was fired after 25 years of being a teacher when she ran out of sick days when she was battling cancer. She loved her students was even teacher of the year once. She was one of those teacher that paid out of pocket every year to make sure her students had basic school supplies. She had to print all work sheets at home for the entire year cause of how little school funding they had the school couldn't provide workbooks. Eventually when she died shortly after being fired they didn't have to pay out her close to 400,000 insurance policy. They got to keep all of it but the 6,000 dollars they gave my dad. He almost lost their house because he was left with a half million dollars in medical debt. I hate America!

Same thing happened to my best friend in 2018. She had a government job. She passed away 2/11/2020.

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So that must be his first day. He still has hair!

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Me from a small country with a nightmare language waiting to ask her if she is going to learn the language of every country she ever travels to.

Don't let my friend in Alabama see me laughing at this.

even Dr. Pepper is too expensive these days

Also, old enough to be forced to give birth, not yet old enough to consume alcohol

So they use it a lot.

wanna see me stick nine inch nails through each one of my eyelids?

This is hilarious!

This one hurts so much. It's why I don't miss the USA.

To be fair this is off a freeway . our cities have subway Wal-Mart's and Starbucks. It's like a kit .

No seriously. American here: my dad has genuinely said "I don't care if I have covid and I don't wear my mask and it kills someone, it just means it's their time to go" (but he thinks abortion is murder- insert major eye roll)

If you speak fluent is it still Spanish or do you graduate to just speaking 'Span'?

Why use a banana for scale when you can use this gleeful Labrador?

Nah, we know about your silly systems, we can even convert it.

No, actually, we -hear me out- we microwave it. *awkward jazz hands*

you guys need to get your s**t together before the rest of the world refuses to play with you and takes its ball home

This is the real reason most superheroes come from the US

This is just sad.

It's not true American. There's no gun.

If only it was that price. *sighs*

"Exterminate!!!"

Sub in Britain’s Got Talent and the result is the same.

Lol- I still struggle with this when I look at American date format- I mean I get it, but my knee jerk reaction is always "wait...........there aren't that many months in a year! Genuine question- why DOES America do this- it literally makes no logical sense to me- am I missing something?

ROTFLMAO! Friend married lady with a 5yo. He was the ring bearer, , only he thought it was Ring Bear,so he wore fluffy "bear" slippers for the ceremony