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One of the 99

(2,280 posts) Sun Dec 1, 2013, 01:38 PM Dec 2013

I've been working freelance for over 10 years and never got healthcare, until now. [View all]

Thank you President Obama!

Let me explain. I work as freelance consultant and companies hire to work in-house anywhere from a few weeks to several months. I operate no differently than a permanent employee. I just get no benefits or holidays or vacation. This week I start my first freelance job since Obamacare went into effect and guess what? They have to give me healthcare because I'm working more than 30 hours a week. This is really great.

Again thank you President Obama!

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I've been working freelance for over 10 years and never got healthcare, until now. [View all] One of the 99 Dec 2013 OP

In NYC, this will change the game completely. Huge amount of uninsured contractors working for years bettyellen Dec 2013 #1

The sad little secret... Wounded Bear Dec 2013 #2

This is going to change the economy in so many great ways. CorrectOfCenter Dec 2013 #3

Also, portability. We won't stay with shitty jobs we hate just for the benefits. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #4

Freelance writer here. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2013 #5