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Re:Workers in Portugal could see healthier work-life balance... by vmsp on Monday November 08, 2021 @01:19PM (#29152351)
Taxes are extremely high and that, in and of itself, is a huge issue but things are actually much worse.

Want to use a road? You pay. Want to get some financial documents you actually need for work? You pay. Want a doctor to see you at a hospital? You pay.

You pay for everything twice.

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Re:Workers in Portugal could see healthier work-life balance... by whimsicalism on Monday November 08, 2021 @02:22PM (#29153092)
I think the problem is more likely decades of under development/funding of social programs under Salazar, not high taxes now.

My dad grew up under Salazar, they didn't even have school past 3rd grade, everything was underfunded as hell, it was basically a corporate oligarchy.

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Re:Workers in Portugal could see healthier work-life balance... by jurassic on Monday November 08, 2021 @03:10PM (#29153632)
How high is high? Can you give some specifics for foreigners who aren't familiar with the tax situation in Portugal?
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