I was lucky enough to hit a financial milestone, 130K for this year. But I paid almost 40K in taxes and bonus got taxed at 40%. Here is why paying this much in taxes upsets me. In Sep, I started looking for a family doctor, since mine retired 5 years ago. First, it was difficult to find a doctor that accepts new patients. Once I found one, earliest appointment I could get was in December. Seriously?
I recently had a baby and finding a pediatrician was a nightmare as well. We were really happy to find out, but after the first appointment I could tell why this doctor was still available. He didn't answer out questions, rushed through the appointment and generally not very helpful at all. Our main source of information is friends and google.
As Canadians, we are proud of our healthcare and social assistance. In my case, healthcare was a fail. My wife is on EI right, but it tops up at ~30K/year. With amount of tax I paid this year, I could have gotten a top of the line private insurance in US and covered whatever my wife is getting from EI.
Then, add the fact that things in Canada cost a lot more than in US. For example, a set of winter tires will set you back $1500, in US it under a grand. Why? How many times have you watched a diy youtube tutorial and then priced out the same items in Canada and the cost of the project is 20% more. Again, why?
Don't get me wrong, I am not ranting about paying taxes. I came from a low income family and financial assistance helped my family get our feet. But financial assistance is nowhere enough to help people in need.
I always thought people talking moving to US crazy, but I think I am starting to realize that its a better prospect that I thought.
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