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by jakear 1656 days ago
Tech companies also pay for health insurance, sick leave, and ma/pa leave. Sure pensions aren't a big thing, but increased savings from increased salary can make up for that (not to mention 401k).
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The difference: It's not up to the companies in most of western Europe. These services are guaranteed by law, and provided by the state.

>but increased savings from increased salary can make up for that (not to mention 401k).

And huge medical bills can quickly eat up even substantial savings...that doesn't happen as easily when medical services are provided by universal coverage.

Also, state guaranteed pensions aren't lost if some company in a portfolio crashes.

> pay for health insurance

Have cancer, or a premature baby with 90 days in Neonatal Intensive Care, in the USA, and get back to me on your health insurance.