It's frustrating how deceptive annual salaries can be when you look at what you actually take home. Between taxes and insurance premiums, it's shocking how much of your paycheck disappears before it even hits your account.
I recently started a new job, and while the salary looked great on paper, my take-home pay is way less than I expected. Health insurance premiums alone eat up a big chunk, and it’s not even top-tier coverage. Then, you've got co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs that still pile up.
Does anyone else feel like insurance companies are bleeding us dry?