Re: Well, if they don't think it's fair...
Be careful, that cauldron is very large and includes folks' who also thought they were "safe".
I knew a US musician many years ago. Great fellow, did well especially in South American countries. Wasn't 'rich' but had a free-hold home and very healthy bank account.
Liking to do things himself is what literally killed him. He took a fall while painting his house, and messed up his back. His medical insurance wasn't quite as good as he expected, and of course your options for changing aren't great when you're already injured.
Not too long later he died while living on the street, his home long sold and his welfare not even beginning to cover his medical costs.
In the US it seems it takes ONE accident to make a huge change to anyone from upper-middle-class and down. If your partner doesn't have the income to support your costs, and your insurance doesn't come to the party.....
Biting the hand that feeds IT
