Comments on: 5 Employer Benefits You Might Be Missing Out On

By: anonymouse100

anonymouse100 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:59:30 +0000

Craig – If you want real perqs, go to work for a top accounting firm. I just read an article that they are offering “European style” benefits ranging from flex time to summers off.

I’m not kidding. And this is in the U.S. to boot.

By: Christian

Christian — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:48:26 +0000

One thing people need to keep in mind is that each company is different in terms of what they offer. Some employer’s don’t offer certain benefits for a variety of reasons. Some don’t offer them, but pay higher salaries instead.

There is sometimes a trade off, do I want added benefits which will increase my total compensation costs on top of my salary or do I want the cash.

The other thing is if you work for a company will crappy benefits and don’t like it, then work someplace else. Work at will is a two way street. If you don’t like the benefits then just buckle down get what experience you can out of where you are and in the meantime harness those skills and experience into another job.

No sense whining about it.

By: Christian

Christian — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:45:11 +0000

I have all of these bene’s, except for the tuition re-imbursement. Which we used to have and hopefully will have again soon.

By: RandomPerson

RandomPerson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:29:46 +0000

I also receive some of these benefits. We have commuter checks and education allowance. Also, since some people have to drive a lot we give them gas reimbursement AND 60% of their auto insurance bill is reimbursed. Sometimes, we even pay for driving lessons.

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:58:42 +0000

Craig, not true. My employer offers an employee discount plan that includes cell phone plans, HP/Dell computers, gym memberships and many other items, tuition reimbursement, and the pre-tax commuter option. They also offer training programs.

By: Mary Bahr

Mary Bahr — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:12:47 +0000

It’s important to tell your employer what’s important to you—one of our most coveted benefits is a paid monthly manicure. It let’s employees know we care, and we want them to feel their best. Surprisingly, some of our “best” benefits—paid sabbaticals, tuition reimbursement, match on charitable contributions—are rarely if ever used. Also think about asking for something in lieu of salary (assuming a raise isn’t in the cards in this economy). I’ve often given extra days off, paid for extras (won’t tell what they are) on a case by case basis. No ask. No get.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:21:48 +0000

This should be entitled “5 Benefits That Don’t Exist Anymore.”

By: irsh

irsh — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:56:31 +0000

Craig…the only reason why someone would go for a startup is if he was desperate for work OR for the stock options. The benefits above pale in comparison to the potential of a buy out or IPO. You could easily make hundreds of thousands or millions in a year once the stock options are realized.

By: JB

JB — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:27:01 +0000

Stop boo-hooing and get to work. If your start-up has any potential, the benefits will come. By the way, most of those jobs with perks have a probationary or qualifying period for employees before they are eligible: from 1 year before vacation benefits to 10 years to get vested for a (small) pension if you can last that long. Life is one big trade-off, in order to get something you gotta give up something else. Sour grapes only make you whiney.

By: Vik Dulat

Vik Dulat — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:09:44 +0000

I would love to have a gym membership. I still have a good deal of $34/month since I am student. However, this should be included by my employer.