[Jewelry making - Article 00095] - Re: [Orchid] Manufacturing in Asia

[Zemyna Designs]

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    Tusif, I think this is very interesting. I would like to see people
    everywhere in the world be able to earn a living wage. I am curious
    if people in Pakistan have access to good health care and if it
    depends on their employment status. Here in the U.S., one obstacle to
    entrepreneurship is the high cost of providing health care for
    yourself, your family, and for your employees and their families if
    your business starts to grow. Here you must buy health insurance at
    very high prices or else pay for everything yourself -- even basic
    public health prevention interventions like vaccinations. And
    individuals are charged much higher prices than high-volume
    purchasers like health insurance companies. Either way, your business
    must pass the cost of health care on to your customers. This makes it
    very difficult for small businesses to compete, even in the local
    market. Sorry if this seems like a side issue, but it's a personal
    challenge for me in trying to launch my jewelry business. Doing
    freelance health care writing has also made me acutely aware of
    global health and economic justice issues. I hope that the people in
    other countries who manufacture products that I purchase are able to
    provide a decent living for themselves and their families, but I
    usually have no way of knowing. I don't want to exploit other people
    when I shop for the best price, but, on the other hand, it seems like
    having regular employment must be better than having little or no
    income. It feels very complicated. 

    Congratulations on the opportunity for Pakistanis to learn and
    improve gemology skills, and best wishes for your business. I would
    enjoy talking with you if you are planning to visit Philadelphia,
    Pennsylvania during your trip to the U.S. 

Fran
Zemyna Designs
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
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