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Re:Google lays off Bay Area workers, closes Mtn View child c... by swivelmaster on Thursday January 11, 2024 @07:46PM (#38961926)
Yes, that is absolutely something Americans still grapple with. ACA helps in theory, but healthcare is still outrageously expensive.
Re:Google lays off Bay Area workers, closes Mtn View child c... by nxm on Thursday January 11, 2024 @08:39PM (#38962407)
Amongst other things, because nurses and doctors are paid very, very highly in comparison to other countries.
Re:Google lays off Bay Area workers, closes Mtn View child c... by Waterluvian on Thursday January 11, 2024 @11:29PM (#38963746)
In some cases they’re paid appropriately compared to it being low elsewhere. But it’s doubtful that’s a drop in the bucket of where the money goes.