When I first entered the workforce, I had no idea about social security, life insurance, health card and stuff like that. I entered as a contractual employee so I did not have the benefits that were given to regular employees. It was my mom who advised me to get voluntary social security and get a health card even if I had to pay for it. After working for a couple of years, she also recommended that I get a life insurance. An officemate also told me that it was better to get insurance while still young so that you can finish paying it early. I did not have to get a life insurance quote because I just went with my mother’s recommendation. I can remember one officemate gathering information about life insurance so that she can compare prices and benefits. Today getting insurance quotes are easy because they are already available on line. That’s the beauty of a wired society, everything with just one click.


