Is it Karma or just insurance?
Guest blogger: Holly Barr, TSSA Administrative Assistant
Today I will be writing a check for my car and homeowners insurance. And every month I am a little distraught when a portion of my paycheck is deducted for health insurance. But, my homeowners insurance has fixed my roof for me and my car insurance took care of me when I accidentally had a small fender bender in a parking lot. And once, years ago, I almost cancelled my health insurance because I honestly felt like I could not afford it any more. My HR person at the time convinced me to hold off. I thought, “I’m healthy; I will never have to use this, and could really use the extra money…why am I paying for this?” Karma has a funny way of letting you know when you are wrong, because about a week later, I had to have my appendix removed. Painful? Yes, but it would have been much more so if I’d had to pay for the operation out of pocket without health insurance. So, I begrudgingly pay the fees for insurance, and I am happy it’s there when I need it.
This is how I hope you will feel about TSSA when you are choosing whether or not to write your dues check this year. It’s not a matter of whether or not you need us right this moment, but rather that we are here when your need arises. This year alone I have spoken to many of you who have said, “I have been a member for years, but this is the first time I’ve had to call for help.” We have also had several former members call after realizing what they had lost by not renewing their membership. In this strange and new economy, we are all faced with new challenges, including how and when to spend our money. Just make sure you are not cutting corners that will cost you more in the long run. Don’t let karma come and get you.
Keep in mind too that we are your association, meaning that you should always feel free to call or e-mail us with suggestions you have about how we can work better for you. One of our goals this year is to increase member involvement; we want to hear from you, and we are listening. Let us know what you want and need—that is why this organization exists. I can’t promise that you’ll get the same response from your car insurance company, though.