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Member 297520 · 05-01-2012, 04:33 PM

Overpaid? More like over utilized. Our current system gives people the freedom to get the care they want, when they want it. Our people are also fat -> more doctor visits, surgery, hospitalizations -> higher salary.

I make $9.00/hr as an intern.

05-01-2012, 04:33 PM	#53
Member 297520 Senior Member Status: Resident Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 397	Overpaid? More like over utilized. Our current system gives people the freedom to get the care they want, when they want it. Our people are also fat -> more doctor visits, surgery, hospitalizations -> higher salary. I make $9.00/hr as an intern. Last edited by myhandsarecold; 05-01-2012 at 04:38 PM.