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by janosdebugs 1120 days ago
It doesn't matter until it ends up mattering. Contracting an illness that prevents you from working and needs medical supervision can be life-ruining if your social security, etc. is tied to your employment.
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Most corps carry long term disability insurance- I’d make more on that than an equivalent Euro paying job.
Now add in vacation and sick days, as well as the worker protections for things such as layoffs.