I keep hoping the economy will get better, while deep down I fear that it'll instead become more horrific. I've pretty much given up on keeping up with the news. When they boast high earnings and job growth, are those numbers just optimistic half-truths? When they promote a message of doom and gloom about unemployment and the higher cost of living, are they just trying to boost their ratings? The closest thing to the truth I get to learn about is from my friends and family, whom many of are without work and waking up each morning greeting their days with fear. This is something I do as well. I know how great I have it! Then again, as good as it is there is no guarantee that it'll last. Tomorrow I could get laid off. What then? Compete with the 10%+ of the population dying to get a job and health insurance to take care of their families?
Perhaps this is why I felt something for this salesman today.
Next week I have scheduled a visit from an insurance rep. I'm assuming he wants to sell my wife and I life insurance and whatever else is on the list. I've been debating back and forth whether or not it would be worth it. Obviously it exists just in case the unforeseen happens, though it's very morbid to think about. Some part of me believes that the equity in my home, the 401k, and the 30k policy my company provides for me should be adequate. Perhaps he does Homeowners insurance and we could get a better rate with him. If we were to take that instead, which is an absolute necessity, the guy would at least get something out of the deal. Most likely homeowners insurance though...Man do I miss being a kid. I barely remember how it was like to never worry and always have fun. What I truly miss is having someone who would calm my fears and assure me that everything was going to be okay, no matter what happened.
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