Most Americans don't even understand the progressive income tax system we have, they will go so far as to decline raises because it'll put them in a higher bracket and they think that will mean less take home pay. It doesn't! You should always take a raise!

I believe I'll someday move to a country that has good policies for everything from healthcare, to work life balance, and social safety nets, and I'll never have to deal with the American nightmare again.

[–] JustinTheGM@ttrpg.network 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's actually a tricky spot for folks who get certain social services which are tied to income. A small raise can bump you out of eligibility for things like medicaid and food stamps, and thus can in fact result in higher expenses, less money in your pocket, and a lower quality of life.

[–] electriccars@startrek.website 5 points 1 year ago

Yep! The welfare cliff I believe it's called. Evidence of a poorly designed welfare system, which I think some see as a feature not a bug sadly.

[–] Osito@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To be fair, the rest of the world isn't easily accessible for most Americans

Education is broken because on purpose

[–] Tar_alcaran@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

It's literally one Google search away. And if they want to travel, you'll be able to speak English to basically everyone (under 40)