[extropy-chat] a job for me?

[Max M]

Randy S wrote:

> So if Kevin is in Denmark, he can quit his job (thus no income) and get 
> $500/month to go to school, and he pays no tuition? Right? Plus, if he gets 
> sick, he can go to the hospital and get it taken care without paying, 
> correct?

Yes.

> But if he quits his job here in the USA, he is out tuition (approx. 20K 
> average for a state school in the USA), plus his living expenses (say 
> $500/month for 48 months == $24K).
> 
> And of course he has to pay for medical insurance on top of that, or else 
> just one day in the hospital will break him.
> 
> Total of $40K or so for America, and approximately $0 in Denmark.
> 
> Aint America a great country!?


I'm afraid that is too simplistic. Cause we end up paying in the end. 
Make no mistake about that.

Taxes are a bitch here. Between 40%-67% depending on income. 25% VAT on 
all products and services, and 300% on cars and gasoline.

So you gains some freedom and you loose some freedom. Generally I would 
say that the danish system is a bit less efficient, but a bit safer.


regards Max M