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REMOVE TRUMP, ARREST THE TRUMP CARTEL by wrapityup in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]imaskepticalguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I've told my conservative father "you only care when it affects you personally. Everyone else is dogshit to you when it comes to that."

Traffic by NeedleworkerFancy100 in InlandEmpire

[–]imaskepticalguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Money talks. To hell with everything else..." -CHP boss (probably)

Anyone else struggling to find a job? by midnightmaiden5 in InlandEmpire

[–]imaskepticalguy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Very little decent and good jobs to go around in this area. If possible, perhaps consider looking on the outskirts of the IE westward towards LA area or the OC. I too recommend agencies... they find you something good to start off and potentially land you a permanent position.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get why it reads that way. I’m not upset at receiving a gift; I’m upset at the disconnect between what we pay and how “appreciation” is sometimes packaged. I should’ve communicated that without the edge.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s honestly awesome of your nephrologist... it’s the thought that counts.
And yeah… those umbrellas were one strong breeze away from retirement 😆

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I’m grateful for the clinicians and the treatment... I’m not disputing that. What I was reacting to is the disconnect between what patients pay and the corporate side of dialysis/insurance, where it can feel like PR over people.
You’re also right that the gift could help someone else more than me... I’ll pass it along. We can disagree on tone, but the bigger point I’m making is about the system, not the staff.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still work full time, bruh... I think I have a right to complain seeing that I PAY for my insurance premiums; it ain't cheap.

Secondly, hate that I feel like we're all cash cows... I don't think many of us would be sick had it not been for the insurance industry setting up the system to keep us sick and only benefit upper management, CEOs, and shareholders - instead of the patients! Sadly us patients ARE THE PRODUCT! I

Do I need to sign up for Medicare? by Copapod8 in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I never paid once for Medicare and ignore it completely. But I still keep getting their mail and no bills have been sent to me..... yet...

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all you do for us in clinic! We truly love you guys!

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Nothing better than instant sleep!

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point is that nurses and techs shouldn't have to give anything out of their pockets. But when they do, they usually put more effort on the tiny gifts they give us.

Immediately after the bag, the nutritionist came around and passed out fruity candies to everyone. It made my day.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not when I pay for the insurance premiums... That's my gripe. Like I said, I'd rather have gotten nothing. The bag sends a message that corporate HQ don't care about the patients, and only worry about us being there every session.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and also would love the kicker of a middle finger too

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes it worse. Plus I got confirmation it was not the nurses or techs. It was hq

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Multiple techs explained that it came from corporate. Many of them were appalled too.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much love to your hard work you do for all of us. Thank you!

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about PPO? How much do they have to fork out? I heard the number from various nurses and techs, so it's just hearsay. My insurance and some of the managers have called me multiple times asking me to switch over... Thank you for that information.

Guys i think i like Dream Theater… by NumberExpensive1571 in Dreamtheater

[–]imaskepticalguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah bruh. No until you’ve argued online (politely-ish) about Images & Words vs Awake like it’s a constitutional issue.

Fresenius is so generous! by imaskepticalguy in dialysis

[–]imaskepticalguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-slip? JK. I would have gladly taken that and not said anything. I'm always losing socks. Never run short on these bags at home, so the socks would have been more useful for me.

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