One problem with how the US handles medical care:

It's now nearly 1:30pm and I've yet to clock in even five seconds for ${DAYJOB}. Looks like I'll be working past midnight simply because I went to the dentist.

@lattera I thought you can take a paper from a doctor? no?
@antranigv not in this case. and even if I could, that would mean I'd have to take PTO, which is limited.
@lattera @antranigv sounds like an issue with your employer. 🤷‍♂️ I get unlimited PTO and can go to the doctor whenever. My co-worker has nearly weekly VA appointments without issue. The real crime is high deductible plans, I was spoiled at a previous employer with no deductible, having to reach $5k individual or 7k max OOP for family is the annoying part.