What a surprise (not)

Posted By: after what they pulled last year on 2008-04-23
In Reply to: Nope. Spheris will charge extra for obesity and smoking - starting next year.

Giving corporate office folk a better insurance deal than the MTs (because they knew they worked us to death and ruined OUR health, vs their own). Glad I left there then!

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Should They Be Fired? - 39 Whirlpool workers suspended over smoking lies
- What is shocking to me here in most responses - Please sm
- Big brother in action again - all freedoms are disappearing
- While I don't proport smoking, I'm not sure - mtroadie
  - I agree - insurance companies are in it for big bucks (sm) - Carolina
    - And just wait until they start using your DNA sm - JellyRoller
- Yes, they should be fired and required to refund - every penny insur paid out on them.
  - Are you prepared to list every risk - that you do, or even might do?
  - I think the obese should have to pay extra for - health insurance too....
    - Applicants with weight issues are usually charged higher - premiums and/or with exclusions.
      - I know I do... - nm
    - OK, while we're at it - here's some more
      - Don't forget the people who live near an - mtroadie
      - Obviously, you haven't had much experience with insurance. - Risky behavior does get rated!
        Obviously your on the side of insurance companies - but still the rates go up
        You're missing the point entirely. - SM
        So corporate cheating is fine - but wrong for the little guy
      - EXACTLY!!! - LOL - nm
      - Good reply! nm - Carolina
    - Well they do get rated up if they buy individual plans (nm) - Carolina
      - Nope. Spheris will charge extra for obesity and smoking - starting next year.
        i think that's an excellent idea. Nobody should pay for your - laziness or your vices but you. n/m
        Wow, judgemental much? How about those of us who pay sm - Live and Let Live
        wth are you talking about? - confused
        Maybe she means illegal aliens - freebies for their kids drive up health care costs
        What a surprise (not) - after what they pulled last year
    - Me too - T
      - No comparison - LK
    - And the noncompliant! Grrr......... - Yes, and........

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What a surprise! LOL nm

Well surprise, surprise ! No wonder.
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Does this surprise you?
I heard on our Texas State News today that the cosmetic industry has seen no slow down in their business. Made we wonder if this has affected you and whether or not you've cut back on your "beauty routine" because of the economic slump?So far, I haven't changed anything...still using the same products I've used for years. How about you?

Note my surprise...
I did not realize we knew each other so well. You seem to know my age, my mortgage amount, what kind of car I drive, the amount of my household income. You should really be in a different profession.

That doesn't surprise me.
It seems like companies try to nickle and dime you with every charge they can get and very often the description they give is not accurate. I used to work in the hotel industry and it was very common there but customers rarely questioned it.

Surprise extra blessing today.
We got out of the house and took Sasha to the dog park. In talking to a couple there, we told them how we lost Misha. The husband blurted out that he remembered Misha. I thought he meant from trips to the dog park, but no, he explained he was a vet tech at NCSU, and had cared for Misha on Christmas Eve. I got to meet and hug a guy that helped Misha get outside for her business and who sat with her and comforted her in her last hours. As the phenobarbital was controlling her health problems, he was soothing her spirit. He thought she was wonderful and he took great care of my baby when I couldn't be there. What a blessing God gave me to know she was cared for that way.

A cheap place on a golf course, that is a surprise - sm
Personally since there is 8 of you expense is not really an issue if you are dividing the cost up between everyone. I'd go for comfort if expense is not an issue. The guys can drive to a golf course if they want to play. Another thing to do is either make a list of pros and cons OR call everyone involved and get them to vote; that way you can say you did a vote and X one; so if they complain they hate it they won't have you to blame, someone has always got to complain about something it seems. Have fun whichever way you decide.

Not originally from the south, so imagine my surprise when I saw them selling - sm
Cracklin at a roadside stand! It was cooking in a huge pot of grease. I thought I might faint from the smell - beyond description. Then I noticed it being sold packaged in grocery stores with all kinds of flavorings added. I cannot recall seeing cracklin sold in the other parts of the country I have lived, but maybe I just never noticed. All I know is I cannot even stand to look at the bags while waiting to check out at the register. YUCK!!