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[Wonderer67]

Has anyone ever had a job that was just plain fun and you might have done it for free?

I won’t go first because I had the best one

I really like my job now. It’s interesting, work with good people and the company is good I’m 56, but I’d love to work up into 62 to 65 range if possible.

Can’t say I’d do it for free… a little too much bullshit for that. If I hear the word governance, one more time, my head will explode.

One job I do for free, because it loses money, is our farm. Our expenses way outstrip any profits we make. It’s sort of a tax thing for us.

We sell primarily firewood, but we’re not a giant operation. We sell seedlings in the spring, and grow pumpkins and gourds and sell them in the fall..

It’s a hobby for me.

 

[Missk_2022]

Thanks to MissK and Lillian for explaining the performance-based health system under Medicare and other insurances. The quality management and emphasis on better outcomes is commendable. My concern is with the patient that does not respond to the typical treatment approved by the insurance company. It is a battle for a patient that is an outlier. I had a recent experience with my type 2 diabetes medication. I had to battle with both doctor and insurance to get back on the medication that had dropped my A1C to 6.1. Neither wanted to renew it because of the cost.


BTW - Good morning!

Yeah....it is annoying what the pts go through getting meds esp the glp1 meds that are for diabetics esp if morbidly obes (dont get me started because I will rant). Soooo expensive and soooo needed by patients but not covered by insurance.

 

[Missk_2022]

Yeah....it is annoying what the pts go through getting meds esp the glp1 meds that are for diabetics esp if morbidly obes (dont get me started because I will rant). Soooo expensive and soooo needed by patients but not covered by insurance.

And by that i don't think non diabetic who need to lose 15 lbs to look nice in their clothes need to be on glp1 meds. There are people out there that need them...... rant beginning

 

[Biggalute]

Yeah....it is annoying what the pts go through getting meds esp the glp1 meds that are for diabetics esp if morbidly obes (dont get me started because I will rant). Soooo expensive and soooo needed by patients but not covered by insurance.

I've been following this thread, it seems the system really doesn't serve the needs of many patients. The NHS and the HSE here in Ireland have many problems but are free at source and need, rather than money, driven. It makes a big difference.

 

[Missk_2022]

I've been following this thread, it seems the system really doesn't serve the needs of many patients. The NHS and the HSE here in Ireland have many problems but are free at source and need, rather than money, driven. It makes a big difference.

Yeah I often wonder how socialized medicine would work here. But I dont know enough about it to speak on it. I have heard many things about it. I know that we fight waste with everything we have and work our assets off to meet patient needs (sometimes to a fault). I dont think there is a perfect answer to it. Our new thing in us is social determinate of health..... hospital systems take on the social aspects of patients.....HOW can we be responsible for all of this.....

 

[Missk_2022]

nothing say's getting old quite like people over 50 talking about medicaid and medicare on a sex chat site.. you folks are a wild bunch.

Hey if you look back I think maybe 3 posts have been sex related.... we are a group of friends and keep that on the side with PM....I like it!! I am on the kinky side, but I dont need to share all that with everyone!!

 

[Biggalute]

Yeah I often wonder how socialized medicine would work here. But I dont know enough about it to speak on it. I have heard many things about it. I know that we fight waste with everything we have and work our assets off to meet patient needs (sometimes to a fault). I dont think there is a perfect answer to it. Our new thing in us is social determinate of health..... hospital systems take on the social aspects of patients.....HOW can we be responsible for all of this.....

No system is perfect, the best I came across was in Germany where everyone had compulsary health insurance if working (paid for by the state if on benefits.) It was fairly seemless and efficient, with care provided by both private and public entities.
Best of all if you didn't use your insurance in a five year period you got a week at a health spa paid for by you insurance, to keep you healthy for the next five

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Hey if you look back I think maybe 3 posts have been sex related.... we are a group of friends and keep that on the side with PM....I like it!! I am on the kinky side, but I dont need to share all that with everyone!!

Group sex at the retirement home. Viagra for everybody!


Make that four posts.

 

[Dom70]

Hey if you look back I think maybe 3 posts have been sex related.... we are a group of friends and keep that on the side with PM....I like it!! I am on the kinky side, but I dont need to share all that with everyone!!

wait...you're kinky and have not TOLD me? WTH Missk?

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

lol whelp better get that health care shit locked down, looks like some broken hips are about to pop up

Among other things.

Better living through chemistry.

 

[Biggalute]

Group sex at the retirement home. Viagra for everybody!


Make that four posts.

They use viagra a lot for burns patients, it keeps the sheets off their legs

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

They use viagra a lot for burns patients, it keeps the sheets off their legs

The Irishman has a keen wit.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

lol I say that same shit to my bong daily.

"Bong Daily" would be a great pseudonym.

 

[Missk_2022]

No system is perfect, the best I came across was in Germany where everyone had compulsary health insurance if working (paid for by the state if on benefits.) It was fairly seemless and efficient, with care provided by both private and public entities.
Best of all if you didn't use your insurance in a five year period you got a week at a health spa paid for by you insurance, to keep you healthy for the next five

I think Germany also has a flat tax... everyone pays a percentage and none of this lobbying for tax breaks.

 

[Missk_2022]

lol I was just teasing. Its good you have a community to discuss things important to you in. My sarcasm has been getting me in trouble for 50+ yrs , its my curse

Oh I took it as funny..... I sometimes think the same thing but its nice to have people to just say good morning too...or vent if I am having a bad day....

 

[lovecraft68]

Bunch of us from work are going to a billiard's club to have a few drinks, some food and a little pool tournament tomorrow night. Guy told me its running from 7-10.

My first thought was I'm getting home from work at 4:30 so I should be able to catch an hour nap before I go.

Sigh....

 

[Missk_2022]

Bunch of us from work are going to a billiard's club to have a few drinks, some food and a little pool tournament tomorrow night. Guy told me its running from 7-10.

My first though was I'm getting home from work at 4:30 so I should be able to catch an hour nap before I go.

Sigh....

Sounds like fun....

 

[lovecraft68]

Sounds like fun....

It will be, they don't know I've played in leagues for most of the last 30 years.

 

[Lilianna23]

Thanks to MissK and Lillian for explaining the performance-based health system under Medicare and other insurances. The quality management and emphasis on better outcomes is commendable. My concern is with the patient that does not respond to the typical treatment approved by the insurance company. It is a battle for a patient that is an outlier. I had a recent experience with my type 2 diabetes medication. I had to battle with both doctor and insurance to get back on the medication that had dropped my A1C to 6.1. Neither wanted to renew it because of the cost.


BTW - Good morning!

Insurances control way too much of a person's healthcare needs. They are all about cutting costs to provide for shareholders rather than their customers. I'm glad you were able to advocate for yourself and get back on your medication.

 

[Lilianna23]

And by that i don't think non diabetic who need to lose 15 lbs to look nice in their clothes need to be on glp1 meds. There are people out there that need them...... rant beginning

I'm with you there, MissK! It's one reason the drugs are in short supply. I've read about parents getting it for their kids so they can look good in a prom dress.

 

[Lilianna23]

I've been following this thread, it seems the system really doesn't serve the needs of many patients. The NHS and the HSE here in Ireland have many problems but are free at source and need, rather than money, driven. It makes a big difference.

It's true, BG! Healthcare in the US is big business. It's more of a privilege rather than a right here. Resources are used inappropriately for some that results in them not being available for others in need. An inordinate amount of healthcare resources are spent in the last 6 months of life while resources in wellness and prenatal/early life care are lacking.

 

[Lilianna23]

lol I was just teasing. Its good you have a community to discuss things important to you in. My sarcasm has been getting me in trouble for 50+ yrs , its my curse

I figured you were teasing! If you've followed the thread, you'll see we talk about other sexy stuff! Food. Football. Farming. We are a wild bunch!

 

[Lilianna23]

No system is perfect, the best I came across was in Germany where everyone had compulsary health insurance if working (paid for by the state if on benefits.) It was fairly seemless and efficient, with care provided by both private and public entities.
Best of all if you didn't use your insurance in a five year period you got a week at a health spa paid for by you insurance, to keep you healthy for the next five

This sounds wonderful!

 

[Lilianna23]

Group sex at the retirement home. Viagra for everybody!


Make that four posts.

I think they already do that at The Villages in Florida!

 

[Lilianna23]

"Bong Daily" would be a great pseudonym.

Also an excellent band name!