Re:I quit working full-time years ago–here’s why I recommend...
by humanrebar on Thursday May 21, 2015 @12:53PM
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> If it weren't for health insurance this would seem like a much more reasonable option.
If health insurance (or childcare or disability insurance, etc.) weren't tied to employment, this would be a much more reasonable option.
The first step towards more flexible work arrangements is to eliminate gap in taxes between self-purchased benefits and employer-provided benefits. This goes for everything from snacks to health insurance. It's silly and really an fairness issue (should the little guy needs a big employer to take care of him?).
If health insurance (or childcare or disability insurance, etc.) weren't tied to employment, this would be a much more reasonable option.
The first step towards more flexible work arrangements is to eliminate gap in taxes between self-purchased benefits and employer-provided benefits. This goes for everything from snacks to health insurance. It's silly and really an fairness issue (should the little guy needs a big employer to take care of him?).