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I am sad that healthcare is tied to employment in the US. People need a real safety net, and that starts with access to care. I'm also very envious that a lot of countries have generous amounts of vacation time. Since our companies are always looking for perpetual growth with smaller staffing it feels like it is hard to get away and recharge.
Oh and I am always paying higher taxes and getting seemingly almost no ROI.
On the positive side, I do have a good paying job and can afford to buy myself toys and entertainment, but that doesn't translate to being happy. I also live in constant fear that I will lose my job, access to healthcare, and end up in the gutter with my dog.