On: Microsoft laid me off after 15 years of service. Life after Microsoft?

[mistermann]

> But it seems US citizens want to live like that. Why?

Only "god" knows for sure, but I have a strong suspicion you answered your own question, at least in part:

> And still this system is generally not exploited: People work hard here.

[dfxm12 → mistermann]

According to Forbes, Americans' GDP per hour worked is better than that of the Germans, and the Americans are happier while doing it: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/30/the-pursui...

This also shows Americans work more than the Germans and this doesn't say anything about how hard people are working, but don't forget the old adage: Don't work harder, don't smarter!

[mistermann → dfxm12]

Agreed, but productivity per hour worked and moral willingness to abuse social programs are two different issues.

[Chinjut → mistermann]

What does it mean to abuse a program of universal healthcare?

[mistermann → Chinjut]

The original quote was:

"Get paid for one or two years by your work insurance. After that you fall back to a free basic income (for as long as you need). And still this system is generally not exploited: People work hard here."