[seacapn]

I honestly don't think it makes good economic sense to burden employers with these rapidly-rising health care premiums. It's anti-competitive when US firms go up against other firms in the world market.

I'm not sure how to fix that problem, but it will continue to get bigger and bigger as time goes on, if nothing is done.

[doc1019]

Are you under 40?

I have impeccable credentials in my chosen field, years of experience. My resume gets me many interviews. However, as soon as I meet the interviewer, with my gray hair blowing in the wind, as it were, the interview is over. I can see it their glazed over eyes. Age discrimination has been around since the cost of medical coverage has hit the roof.

[EQAndyBuzz]

Only state workers should pay for retirement benefits for state workers.

Only union employees should pay for retirement benefits for union employees.

[endthematrix]

Economic sense? It also doesn’t have any ethical, moral or ideological sense.

[jrp]

‘bout the only folks retiring early these days are gubbermint “workers”. Here in CA they get hefty pensions, health care and never had to throw a single penny down the Social Security rat hole. So, all private sector peeps need to work-till-you drop, so these gubbermint folks can enjoy their nice retirement. Nah, I’m not bitter.