And therefore we're saying the same thing as my buddy said. Barman, however you want to categorize them, most people in San Francisco are completely aligned with your viewpoint. As one of my friends said to me a couple of weeks ago, "right now, there's this if you're not completely for us, then you're against us mentality with most Democrats. People even want to argue on whether they agree or not" I'm actually a registered Democrat but vote independently. But I can see his point. Whether you want to agree with me or not, we are in agreement (what a wacky comment to make) ;-)
I'm likely in agreement with upwards of 80% or more of most Democratic platforms (federal/Florida).
As a 25 years (wow..time flies) independent business operator I'm likely a bit less cynical or grumpy then many on the "left" with regard to how private businesses - especially larger companies - operate and their relationships with their employees.
I have a lot of respect for how much it costs the majority of traditional businesses to operate and to keep the doors open and don't usually lend my voice to group comment/chat which complains about this or that shortcoming in an average employee life.
I think far too many people from all walks of life are just seemingly oblivious to the urgent need to make one's self more valuable to the marketplace at large and also more versatile.
It's agonizing to watch so many people our age (49) and younger who are experiencing job loss and/or displacement and they are almost crippled by their lack of preparation to check out new options outside their most current job role.
Often these folks complain about the "low paying" options available as if it's the fault of American business that they themselves are unable to create more viable income. To that end, I remain an active proponent of ongoing education. If you're an employee, regardless of how good or how secure your current job is, you're best served to act as if you will be unemployed in the next 12 months and begin today to learn new skills so that you have options.
If your current good job holds up, then a year from now, you'll be that much better off anyway.
Swinging back to thread topic.....For those concerned about losing copay health insurance and/or steady income stream it's even more urgent to make yourself more valuable and diversified.
And oh yeah, make smarter decisions in your lifestyle (hat tip to Enfuego) because you owe it not only to the community, but you owe it to yourself to not deliberately increase your chances for unwanted infirmities.
