New Job
I've been on my new job for a little over a month. I'm learning a lot each day. Today I sat in on a meeting of hardware managers, and in 1.5 hours doubled my knowledge of hardware design issues (which admittedly wasn't difficult since by training I'm a software guy).
On a related issue, I'm really grateful for the benefits program at work. In the last month we've had 3 dentist visits, 1 prescription, 1 eye exam and a new pair of glasses for me. All this would have come out to about $800 without the benefits program. Interestingly, our company President told us it costs about 16% of salary to offer a comprehensive benefits program in Canada, but about 35% in the United States (due to additional medical costs).
On a related issue, I'm really grateful for the benefits program at work. In the last month we've had 3 dentist visits, 1 prescription, 1 eye exam and a new pair of glasses for me. All this would have come out to about $800 without the benefits program. Interestingly, our company President told us it costs about 16% of salary to offer a comprehensive benefits program in Canada, but about 35% in the United States (due to additional medical costs).
posted by Shawn Abigail at 10:05 p.m.
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We are behind on our routine checkups since becoming self employed. Those benefits sure are nice aren't they?
Yes, they certainly are. The Ontario government pays for an eye exam every second year, but because I have a very strong prescription I'm at a higher risk for retinal tears. My company pays for the exams in the alternating years. They pay for prescription drugs, but not the dispensing fee. They also pay $200 towards the cost of glasses (which left me $350 out of pocket this time).
I'm very thankful that for years I was covered under my Dad's benefits plan, then a student plan, and now my own plan.
Of course, this reminds me that I'm due for a dental checkup. Thankfully I have a dentist who I know and who I trust. I remember one guy who recommended a whole bunch of treatment and told me not to worry because it was all covered. I plan covers dollars, not pain.
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