If you’ve worked for an association for any length of time, then you’re well aware of how your members are treated. You know whether their dues money is either being used for the purposes intended or wasted. You know if the staff will work on their behalf or just for a paycheck.
Armed with this knowledge, ask yourself the following question: If you were given the opportunity, would you join the association you work for?
Association Advocacy Chick 
I wanted to, but couldn’t justify it! The cost – versus return – was just too high! I believed – and still do in the association that I worked for – but the value is really in the face-to-face interaction at the events and the cost was/is just too high.
Big lesson learned!