#the best health insurance

[chrliekclly]

How did you get your job on sunny? I really wanna go into the entertainment industry.

iv told th story b4 but i got onto th show bcuz i just happened to b n th right place @ th right time

was working on smthn completely different nd drunk on th camera truck during one of our wrap days me, the DIT, nd the loader wer talking abt fave tv shows nd when i said tht always sunny was mine th loaders just like "oh lol funny im the 1st AC on that. i can get u some days if u want" ???

so i...did some days...then i did a season...and now im core crew i guess

[louisinart]

PSA for folks who just got a cat/dog or are considering getting a cat/dog from former vet receptionist:

As early as you can, sit down and ask yourself the question: am i willing to let this critter get very ill and/or die without medical intervention? Am i willing to watch them decline (or choose euthanasia) and not take any steps to prolong their life? I know it sounds harsh, but I've met people who both love their pets and don't see the point in putting a dog through chemotherapy. Personally, I don't see the point in casting judgement on those people -- including if you discover that you're one of them. If this is you (and you're really, really sure about it), you're all set.

If instead you end up deciding that the life and wellness of your pet is worth fighting for, sign up for pet insurance. Do it right now. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, and (if you can) avoid the vet until you have. Many pet insurance companies refuse to insure animals with a preexisting condition, which means anything that the vet finds could damage your ability to get covered. Even if they were examined at the shelter, there's a chance the shelter vet missed something that your neighborhood vet won't. Don't take that risk! It's better to have insurance when you don't need it than not be able to get it when you do.

And I can hear you asking: what's so important about having pet insurance anyway? And the answer is something every pet owner will eventualy learn: Vet bills are medical bills. At the vet i worked at, check-in appointments were $75, meds could run you anywhere from $30-100 a bottle, and most non-routine surgeries (which are the majority of surgeries) cost thousands. I once watched a family rack up $16,000 to bring their dog back from liver failure. In my personal life I've met people who are saddled with thousands in medical debt for a pet that didn't end up making it. Vet bills are medical bills and, like medical bills, they can ruin your life if you're not ready for them.

At the end of the day, when you adopt a pet you are also committing to care for them when they're old and sick. It's not a question of whether you'll need to get medical care for your pet but when, and its Very Easy to only realize you need pet insurance when it's already too late.

Short of hoping they go missing when they're still young, in my experience you have three options: get pet insurance, commit to not treating medical issues, or take on thousands of dollars worth of costs. How you navigate that choice is up to you, but I would strongly advise avoiding option 3.

[prettyboysdontlookatexplosions]

i’m ngl i find the framing of the UHC shooting as a galvanizing moment for class solidarity to be uhhhhh optimistic at best considering how many people who by finances/jobs could definitely be included in the this solidarity umbrella statistically speaking recently voted for the Actively Tried To Make Health Care So Much Fucking Worse And Have Succeeded Consistently At Preventing It From Getting Better Party a few weeks ago. americans love images of vengeance and the fantasy of a good guy with a gun, we knew that already. it’s fine to like it when a bad guy dies but i’m not convinced that for many of the people cheering it on it actually means anything as far as like making connections to the actual reality of what would be required for things to improve (changing the laws, a thing americans famously hate and reliably punish political parties for doing, like they did the time the other party passed a law to make healthcare a little bit less horrible).

[megatron]

what happened to me and my coworkers at this job feels illegal but probably isnt 👍

[sysig]

Stop celebrating so loud, you’ll wake everyone up! (P1 | P2 | P3) (Patreon)

[Panel 1] Hater: *sigh* What a waste of my precious time. [SFX: beep boop!]

[Panel 2] Peepers: ...

[Panel 5] Peepers: YEAAAA

[Panel 6] Hater: QUIET OUT THERE!

[Panel 7] Peepers: Sorry sir! Hater: Hmph!

[over-fen-and-field]

Screaming nauseously into the void

So, for the past ten months I've had a Mystery Problem Syndrome (MPS) -- unpredictable hours to months of nausea, headaches, dizziness, brain fog, weird muscle things, a dangerous amount of weight loss, all that fun stuff. The working hypothesis from my GI is that it's an autoimmune thing triggered by a viral infection in my intestines that may or may not be temporary on the scale of a year or two, but we haven't been able to totally confirm that's what it is or whether it's going to be a year-long thing or a many-years thing or a forever thing. It's not always clear what's triggering the big flare-ups, but stress is a contributing factor. This is a problem firstly because I'm a PhD student who has always run a little anxious in the way that some ovens run a little hot and secondly because my body cannot tell the difference between stress and excitement.

In practical terms, this means that I've zombied my way through work for about five total months since January, have barely left my town all year even for just little day trips, paused a lot of my big plans like getting more intensive therapy to deal with my driving anxiety, and have had lots of little "fun" moments like barely being able to present my work at a big conference, running out of my roommate's big opera performance to throw up in a trash can in the hall, and spending about two months being unable to even take consistent notes during D&D and not really being able to enjoy it or any of my other hobbies. This was all no good, obviously, but to really add insult to injury, I might have triggered a full-on flare-up by... (drumroll, please)...

Buying groceries for my Halloween party!

Not even throwing the party. Not even drinking too much or eating forbidden foods at the party.

Buying groceries for the party. At the same grocery store I always buy groceries at.

I got too excited while passively noodling about desserts and decorations and how I wanted to arrange the cheeseboard and whether blackberries would be good in sangria.

And have been unable to keep food down since.

I hope I'm miraculously cured by the party itself because I'm going to have a hard time convincing anyone to eat my food (I'm definitely not contagious anymore! I cleared the actual infection in January!) if I'm this noticeably sick during it.

Also I was looking forward to it a lot and a good dozen of my friends are gonna be there and :(

Apparently, I can't look forward to things anymore! I should just sit in a quiet room and contemplate the grass as it grows, careful to maintain complete emotional neutrality.

[cappurrccino]

i was gonna say "i shouldn't have to go to work when my brain feels like a depression slushie" and then i was like "wait but then i'd basically never ever go to work" and i'm actually doubling down on the first part now bc my god how am i supposed to heal my brain from burning out 5 years ago if i can never get an actual break

[tj-crochets]

hey y'all weird question time again In the US, with insurance, what's a ballpark range for how much you'd expect to pay out of pocket for an MRI?

also hi crafting updates should resume in the next few days I was panicking a little about getting an MRI and that prevented crafting, and then I ended up not even getting it so all the panic was for nothing

[borgeslabyrinth]

Ah, the familiar rage that one always feels towards the husband in a horror novel. I would simply tear this man apart limb by limb.

[slippery-minghus]

applying for more jobs! ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ

[girderednerve]

i also love jokes & am making no moral comment but i don't really understand why there have been multiple people celebrating the death of the health insurance CEO as a solution to the problem of american healthcare? there have been no reforms; no reforms are on the table; the only change that seems to have taken place is that large insurers are now paying for more private security for executives, which doesn't seem like the kind of shift likely to result in lower premiums or higher approval rates

[wellnesskfitness]

Best Health Tips for a Happier Life

Maintaining good health is essential for overall well-being and a fulfilling life. Here are some key health tips to incorporate into your daily routine:

Balanced Diet: Focus on a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Aim to limit processed foods, sugar, and salt. Hydration is also crucial, so drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Regular Exercise: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Incorporate strength training exercises twice a week to build muscle and improve metabolism.

Adequate Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Good sleep supports immune function, mental health, and overall physical health.

Stress Management: Practice relaxation techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or deep breathing exercises. Regular physical activity and hobbies also help reduce stress.

Routine Check-Ups: Schedule regular health check-ups and screenings to catch potential issues early. Don't neglect your mental health; consider professional help if needed.

Avoid Harmful Habits: Limit alcohol consumption and avoid smoking or substance use. These habits can have long-term negative effects on your health.

Stay Connected: Maintain strong social connections. Spending time with family and friends can enhance emotional well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.

Stay Informed: Keep learning about health and wellness. Staying informed can help you make better lifestyle choices.

By incorporating these health tips into your daily life, you can enhance your physical health, boost your mental well-being, and ultimately enjoy a happier, more vibrant life.

[pikslasrce]

im going to do it for real this time (drop out and get a job)

[romancepartner]

ngl every day, part of me wishes i could be someone who buys into their career/job. i wish i could muster the energy to pretend to genuinely care about a product/project/whatever that isn't going to matter (or exist) in ~2 years.

my team was absorbed into a larger team who regularly and unironically refer to hustle culture and "living and breathing our work" :/ is it healthy? not to me. but they seem to really love it.

[quasieli]

If having an organ inside your body makes you want to kill yourself, then you should be able to get it removed for free forever and always

[kissingarthurclaus]

y'know generally my life is pretty dang good but I'll tell you what's not fucking good. bureaucracy.