I don't know who needs to know this but my take home pay looks like some bullshit. What rich asshole is taking half of my pay that goes to "taxes"?
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My Take-Home in Germany is a little less than two thirds of my pay.
The difference is that I'm happy with it, because I get my moneys worth in return. Holy shit healthcare alone is just so goddamn cheap compared to what all my health issues would cost extra in the US.
Yes, rich assholes not paying their fair share is a problem over here too, but far less than in the US and honestly, for my personal happiness it's far more important that I can see the positive impact my taxes have on me and in my community.
I think that's the biggest difference, are taxes levied for mutual benefit or to funnel money to the mayors/governors/presidents daughter's/brother's/buddy's company and thus are a means to rob the populace? Over here it's overwhelmingly for mutual benefit.
Health care, childcare, infrastructure (Bahn jokes aside), unemployment benefits, social programs, education...