Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would you do next?

Re:Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would... by shagymoe on Saturday May 27, 2023 @09:06AM (#36094485)

Primarily, I'd use it to give my son the best life he can have after contracting Guillian-Barre syndrome from the covid vaccine. A nice house close to me, money for the things he wants and needs and all the medical care and physical therapy he needs.

Having your life destroyed for doing the right thing is devastating, especially at 25 years old. He was valiantly still able to somehow continue working his remote tech support job until he was laid off. With the current market, it's unlikely he'll find work any time soon and even less likely to find an employer that will tolerate occasional days where the intense nerve pain is too much to bear.

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Re:Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would... by engcoach on Saturday May 27, 2023 @09:33AM (#36094696)

Sorry to hear about your son’s injury. There is nothing more painful than watching your children suffer, and Covid vaxx injuries are a taboo topic (for some reason). Stay strong!

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Re:Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would... by shagymoe on Saturday May 27, 2023 @08:23PM (#36099876)

Thanks! I'm pro vaccines and just have to accept that he lost the vaccine lottery. The annual incidence of GBS is estimated to be between 1 to 2 cases per 100,000 vaccinated people.

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Re:Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would... by mirekrusin on Saturday May 27, 2023 @10:09AM (#36094961)

Is it/can it be confirmed? So many people took multiple vaccinations - there will be cases when timing overlaps with something serious. I’m not taking sides, just curious.

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Re:Ask HN: If you were suddenly Financially free, what would... by shagymoe on Saturday May 27, 2023 @08:19PM (#36099850)

It was confirmed. There is a government fund to cover the costs of care related to vaccine reactions and my son received IVIG which is costly and was covered. Unfortunately, his ongoing medical issues are not covered and he's ineligible for disability.

FWIW, I have multiple boosters and will continue getting vaccines approved by the government. He was just extremely unlucky. I am pro vaccines.

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