[mojito]

And if you think the current job environment is bad, just waint until ObammyCare kicks in.

It'll fix small business good, reeeeaal goooood!

[null and void]

It'll fix small business good, reeeeaal goooood!

As planned.

[max americana]

We just fired a liberal. But unlike this article’s message, we plan to hire another liberal...to fire the day after the Nov election even if Odumbo wins or loses. It’s great therapy, really.

[GeorgeWashingtonsGhost]

But, but.. EVERY American MUST work so illegal alien’s FREE health care is paid for!

[Cementjungle]

The concept of working is outdated anyway, and just a thing that old right-wing bible-clingers push. Young progressive enlightened folks know that the future lies in free government handouts.

[pas]

Dear Hiring Manager

Thank you for your letter of August 15. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you
that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me a position in your company at this time.
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters.
With such a varied and promising field of candidates it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite your company’s outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants,
I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore I will assume the position
in your company on September 4th. I look forward to seeing you then. Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely,
xxxxxx

[CharacterCounts]

And if you think the current job environment is bad, just waint until ObammyCare kicks in.

Its already had a huge effect.

It's the main reason many businesses have failed to hire more workers already.

The principle effect of Obamacare, will be to drive the hiring overseas.

[copaliscrossing]

The comment section at the end of the article is quite interesting. One guy was ripping conservatives for saying France is a mess and will collapse but they are still "going strong" since the conservatives have been saying this.

Then..... you got this bozo and his comment (** is my editing from the "full version"...lol): Highly recommend self-employment as a consultant, which I did as a bridge until my partners and I started a clinic.

Which brings up another point: it's MUCH easier to go it alone, or start your own business, when a system like the ACA is available. Today, the right is chanting "Obamacare hurts small businesses". Bullsh**. One of the most daunting aspects of ditching your corporate job, and heading off on your own, is that you're jeopardizing your family's healthcare. What if one of your kids gets a serious illness, God forbid?

The advantage I had was that my clinic is in Mass, so I didn't have that worry. In Mass, insurers can't consider a pre-existing condition (they can only know age and town of residence, in pricing your policy). And even if my business utterly failed and I got disabled for some reason, we'd have the universal Mass plan (MassHealth) to fall back on. This is the same advantage entrepreneurs in all of America's G20 competitors enjoy.

So, next time some right-winger starts claiming ACA "hurts small businesses and startups", hope you consider this other viewpoint - the one that 99% of the developed world has.