Perks of the job

[Pawnless Endgame]

What perks (benefits) do you get with the job? Normally it's something like a company car, loan laptop, air miles, fuel card, business class airline, relocation package, 3x pay Christmas day etc. Just thought it would be interesting to compare.

For me, I've had a couple of unusual ones.

Current employer - gives me half a day paid off work (4 hours) to participate in Christmas shopping! Every December (2010, 2011, 2012 so far). 27 days annual leave as well, instead of the usual 25 which is nice (previous employer only gave me 20 days).

Previous employer - only 20 days annual leave but I had free lunch for the first 4 years I was there! 2003-6. Sandwiches, yoghurts, fruit, and hot drinks as well without needing to contribute to the 'tea kitty' as it was on the company. In 2007, the recession hit, so they had to make job cuts, and the free lunches went as well. Nice perk while it lasted though.

 

[Aedus]

Get 1 day holiday around Christmas
80% off of flights
Free seats on flights / Free drink
1 Free flight a year after 5 years.

 

[Aod]

Substantial Staff discount on what gets sold in the shop, Flexible work schedule, regular international trips to meet with suppliers and visit trade-shows

 

[Clipsey]

It's the reverse for me, I enjoy giving out bonuses and benefits to my employees. I am always going to strive to be the dam coolest boss to work for
Hopefully telling one of my guys tomorrow of a $5k bonus he'll get if he hits his goals.
Me and the Mrs currently trying to decide of nice things to do for Xmas bonuses.

 

[Nevakonaza]

There isnt any perks to my job,Its all work and they give nothing in return!

You guys are lucky.

 

[Aod]

It's the reverse for me, I enjoy giving out bonuses and benefits to my employees. I am always going to strive to be the dam coolest boss to work for
Hopefully telling one of my guys tomorrow of a $5k bonus he'll get if he hits his goals.
Me and the Mrs currently trying to decide of nice things to do for Xmas bonuses.

On the odd days when I'm the most senior staffmember, I always endeavour to be awesome like that. Obviously, I can't hand out bonuses or stuff like that, but I definitely try to let everyone leave on the dot at closing rather than about 30 to 45 minutes later

 

[R.C.Anderson]

Don't work there anymore, as I was only there for a year for a placement year in the middle of my degree (graduate 2014), but when I was with Jaguar Land Rover, I got the opportunity to drive most of their cars, and also get 20% of selected specs of cars to buy, and got a decent holiday allowance too (can't remember exact amount, but I'm pretty sure it was high 20s) Also, all managers get the option of a company car.

 

[Kutter]

Free Chocolate

 

[D.P.]

Bonus of around 10% annual salary.
Share options
Health and vision insurance
Bi-weekly massages
Lunch on Fridays
Coffe, tea, soda, and an unlimited selectios of snacks
Cable Internet and cell phone contract paid
401k with matching
Various social events
Bi-monthly funtivity
1 month sabatical at half pay

 

[Pulse]

Mine seem pretty lame, but...

10% discount all products
25% off phone bills
~20% off car lease
Xmas bonuses
Profit share
Pretty decent pension
Free shares
Travel expenses
6+ weeks holiday

 

[mad_allan]

36 days annual leave
25% salary for shift work
Share options
Private Medical
Life insurance
Dental Cover
10% bonus
50% off TV / Internet / Phone
Matched Pension scheme
Free hot drinks

Discount off the group products and other affiliates.

 

[Feef]

Free beer. And a lot of time off. But then, right now I'm just doing pub quizzes.

 

[Jonny L]

I manage a hotel in a small group, saying I'm only 23 that's not bad going, but the benefits suck. I get 50% off food in our pub, but that's it. And I tend to work a 65 to 70 hour week.

I need a new job!

 

[JaWalks]

I'm allowed to sleep for 14 hours out of a 48 hour week.
Loads of time off.
Women love Firemen.

 

[233]

Being self employee sucks although some of my suppliers are rather nice come Christmas Arnold Clark are prone to giving us free beer and our radio supplier gives us as many free branded air fresheners as we can carry

Other than that with running a taxi business it's pretty grim in terms of freebies or perks

 

[Climhazzard]

Paid travel costs to and from work.
6 months off a year.

Perks of working offshore

 

[Maccapacca]

Paid travel rail and car
Bonus 10%
Flex fund to spend on healthcare gym dental etc
Company pension
31 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid professional fees
Paid subscriptions
Mildly subsidised canteen at HO
Company credit card that's not really 'looked into' much
Trade discounts with suppliers and sub contractors
Sub contractors constantly offering nights out
Ability to work from home if needed
Informal flexi time
Health checks

 

[Deleted member 651465]

It's the reverse for me, I enjoy giving out bonuses and benefits to my employees. I am always going to strive to be the dam coolest boss to work for
Hopefully telling one of my guys tomorrow of a $5k bonus he'll get if he hits his goals.
Me and the Mrs currently trying to decide of nice things to do for Xmas bonuses.

Can I have a job please

The best I get is pitiful in comparison to most here.

 

[Skully]

Train ticket
20 days annual leave
£20 bonus at Christmas.

 

[platypus]

Subsidised food, free snacks, free fruit, tea, coffee, free sweets/soft drinks if desired.
Outrageously good pension.
Health care.
Days off around Christmas if its midweek.
25% (max) annual bonus scheme.
Annual share purchase.
Flexitime.
26 days holiday.

Can't wait to start .