Job Perks

[countrigal]

   Thanks though.  Didn't think there would be, and with us just moving here (not even completely unpacked) I don't think hubby would appreciate it if I said "Hon, I think we should move to Atlanta because this company has great benies and I want to see if they'll hire me"...  Nope, can't do it.  I can see hubby's face going beat red while I worry how long an ambulance will take to get to our unlisted address...  I guess I'd better stay here for now.



       



(but I'm still green with envy!)

[dragonladybug]

Where in Atlanta??  I have it pretty good here, but your company sounds too good to be true!!!

[ssc1208]

Our Atlanta office is on Riverwood Parkway. I haven't a clue where that is. I work at HQ outside of Chicago. I've been to Atlanta's airport, and that's all I've ever seen of the city.  

[solargal]

Some of those extra benefits folks are talking about sound great.  Our company offers medical/dental/vision care at very nominal monthly charge.  Also a 2 part 401K - one part company contributes 50 cents on every dollar and buys company stock with their portion the other part is pre-tax.  Tuition reimbursement and on site health center at the company headquarters or if you work outside that area you can join another facility and they will reimburse you for that up to a certain amount, employee assistant program.  3 weeks vacation when you start work then after 10 years 4 weeks.  The week off between Christmas and New Year's.  Pension upon retirement and health benefits are included at nominal monthly charge it all depends how many years you work for the company.  Plus I get to work with a great bunch of people.  I've been here 10 years and really like it.

[peachygal]

I work in the airline industry, so our major benefit is of course the flying priviledges. But we do have many other benefits including a great health/dental plan (very very reasonable for families), vision and daycare reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement. Our company has also set up a website to list discounts that are available including attraction and concert tickets, cellphone service, drycleaning. You name it, we get a discount on it. We also get other travel discounts like hotels and car rentals. There are also other perks like adoption reimbursements, another website to help us find help or whatever we need, buddy passes for our friends. I'm finding new things all the time!



And now that they have made great strides in the administrative pay area, this truly is a great place to work.

[juspeachy]

Being a Federal employee, I think the biggest perk is being able to change jobs and move to different locations without losing senority and retirement benefits.



Since 1981, I have held the following jobs in the following locations:

Personnelman - U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL

Clerk-Typist - Norfolk, VA

Military Personnel Clerk - Norfolk, VA

Lead Education Technician - Norfolk, VA

Secretary (O/A) - Norfolk, VA, and Albany, GA

Secretary (Steno) - Albany, GA



My Organization is changing my title from "Secretary" to "Program Assistant" in the near future.  Supposedly, this will allow me job flexibility and more opportunity for future promotions.  We'll see...



JusPeachy in GA

[laundryhater]

Wow! Maybe my potential layoff (won't know anything til July 16th) won't be such a bad thing after all.



I thought I had pretty good benes here, but sounds like there are way better benes to be had elsewhere.



Maybe I'll start my job search early to try and find companies with those great benefits. I was going to just wait until I knew for sure whether I would be laid off or not, but then I would only have 20 days to find a good job. But now I'm thinking since I'm so low on the seniority list that even though I might not get laid off this year, I might next year (next year's budget looks more grim).



I'm going in search of those great benefits!

[whitesatin]

I think you are on the right track starting your job search immediately. It can't be fun having a layoff hanging over your head and it's best to search for a job while you still have a job.



I hope you find something to your liking that has great benefits.  Now that you know there are those benefits out there, go find them!    



WhiteSatin  

[countrigal]

JustPeachy... being a federal employee has worked great for me too.  Like you said, the ability to move and keep your time-in-grade, lv, and accompanying statistics is great.  Also, with my spouse being military I have spousal preference which allows me to compete for those job only listed in-house and increases my chances of staying at the same grade as the position I left.  And changing the title from "secretary" to "program assistant" definitely opens up the jobs you'll be considered qualified for.  We all know that most of the job skills needed are the same for both but it seems that potential bosses don't realise that and don't want a secretary for an assistant.     Go figure!?

[bizybee]

Beens I'm envious, let me know if you come to RI with any openings!

Most unusal has to be the valet parking.  The company has outgrown the lot so these guys are really appreciated!



bizybee

[msgladiator]

I am fortunate:



1.  Guaranteed annual raises (in above average amounts)

2.  Company-paid health and dental plans

3.  Optional vision plan

4.  Paid short and long-term disability

5.  Paid life insurance

5.  401(k) / ESOP

6.  Legal services plan

7.  Employee assistance program

8.  Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000 per year)

9.  Pay dues for professional organization membership



As a manager, I also get a corporate credit card, calling card, expense account, car phone, and laptop computer.



What more can a girl ask for?  

[msgladiator]

I forgot to mention, paid holidays, personal time off, and vacation which accrues right from day one.  Health and dental started on the first day too.  How could I miss those benefits?

[jlkee]

I work for a freight airline, so in addition to the usual days off, tuition reimbursement, etc., we get to fly for free on the company planes, anywhere in the world.  We do have to keep current in Jumpseat certification (involves taking an open book test and the results are good for 6 months), and since we're moving freight, it involes a lot of unusual hour travel (middle of the night), but it's free.  I haven't taken advantage of it yet, but it's nice to know it's there.