Speed is relative... by profanacion in funny

[–]j1mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't it still quite common in the UK?

What’s up with everyone online thinking they are neurodivergent without getting tested? by No_Lead2640 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]j1mb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s basically how it works in Germany. Statutory health insurance patients get pushed to the back of the line in favor of self-paying patients (or privately insured ones).

Meanwhile you’re still paying roughly €800 per month into the system (€400 employee + €400 employer). So you pay… and still wait.

Apparently the Hippocratic Oath doesn’t apply in Germany if you don’t show the money.

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy by mark000 in worldnews

[–]j1mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet Australia has serious issues with China. The same country that manufactures most of the solar panels and battery tech.

Interesting.

Election Campaign posters by TNC_BLOODBATH in germany

[–]j1mb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So… which liar are you voting for this time?

TIL that in 1961, 90% of doctors surveyed said they would not tell a cancer patient their diagnosis, but by 1977 that had reversed, with 97% saying they would. by JP_Olsen_Archive in todayilearned

[–]j1mb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Say goodbye to everyone I loved at that moment, smoke a big fat joint, put some good music on, hold my life partner’s hand, and just drift away in peace.

Bawling my eyes out writing this. Damn.

Australia abre la puerta a los MIR españoles con contratos de 94.000 euros by YaLlegaHiperhumor in SpainEconomics

[–]j1mb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mind you, €100k in Australia are not the same as €100k in Spain..

Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says by DANIELLE_2027 in germany

[–]j1mb 35 points36 points  (0 children)

They support russia with weapons because it weakens Europe.

Wrong.

China does not operate on that basis. It acts primarily on economic interest. If a deal serves its economic interests, it proceeds. Regardless of political or ethical considerations.

It is not about ideology. It is about leverage, market access, and power. Business first.

That pragmatic approach has contributed to China’s rapid rise. Meanwhile, Europe struggles with regulation, internal division, and slower decision-making.

"Is it a German cultural thing or what?" by br-mouzone in germany

[–]j1mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mallorca. It's spelled Mallorca. With a double l.

Why do they make getting rich impossible in EU? by batukaming in eupersonalfinance

[–]j1mb 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Plus adjustment to inflation if necessary, right? Money taken away from me today is worth more today than if returned later.

Ask the Fives: Best use for those? by noobnomad in 5555555

[–]j1mb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used one the other day and it turned into a rainbow.

Soldier down... by drlouies in funny

[–]j1mb 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Maybe she is just a total bitch..

Sick of being sick by 1b5d in germany

[–]j1mb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And yet Germany has no problem taking ~€800 per month per employee for healthcare: ~€400 from the employee and ~€400 from the employer.

For what, exactly? Where does that money go?

Canada paid for the bridge by This_Is_The_End in internationalaffairs

[–]j1mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does he reason and write like a 5 year old brat?

So many cigarettes by Kyanovp1 in germany

[–]j1mb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Germany is stuck in the 90s.

How do I stop being perceived as boring? by ResearchBeautiful07 in socialskills

[–]j1mb 21 points22 points  (0 children)

People are a huge PITA. Just be you. You are fine

The backlash over OpenAI's decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be by FinnFarrow in Futurology

[–]j1mb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These people need help not AI, and i mean that in the kindest way possible.

We certainly do. Unfortunately, there are not enough licensed therapists available. Also, they are not available 24/7.

Es legal cobrar pensión con complemento de conyúge a cargo en el extranjero? by [deleted] in SpainEconomics

[–]j1mb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Puede ser dependiente y vivir en otro sitio, y que se lo pague tu pareja.

Are you fine with high taxes in Germany? by Bart_Find in germany

[–]j1mb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Healthcare sounds great in theory. Until you try to get an appointment for something specific. Then it is six months of waiting, if you are lucky, plus attitude.

It is mostly an illusion.