31 Great Work Perks People Don’t Tell You

For 14 years I was the editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and along with the responsibility came some pretty sweet perks, compliments of my company. Two of my favorites? A private chef, who cooked for my family and me five nights a week, and a weekly session with a masseuse, whose hands were so masterful they should have been insured. 

Just kidding! Those are the kind of perks film stars get, not editors-in-chief. Still, there are tasty perks available out there for all kinds of positions, and they can make a great job even better. To score them, you first have to know what they are (a prospective employer probably won’t volunteer them all unless they’re trying extra hard to woo you). Then you have to come right out and ask for them during salary negotiation — not after they’ve hired you!

Here’s a sampling of work perks based on level of employment. Availability will also depend on your field. (Hint: don’t be afraid to ask for stuff in the tier above yours — you never know.)

When You’re Just Starting Out (at a decent job/company)

1.       Continuing education benefits/tuition reimbursement
2.       The chance to telecommute sometimes
3.       Access to a mentoring program
4.       Access to training seminars
5.       A health/wellness stipend (i.e. gym, yoga classes)
6.       Marketplace discounts (this one is often automatic)

When You’ve Scored a Job on the Fast Track

Everything listed above, plus… Continue reading at HuffPo’s The Blog.

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