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Old 10-02-2015, 10:30 AM
 
Location: Over yonder a piece
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Best perks I got at one company were free healthcare, free snacks and free lunches brought in every day.

I've never gotten outlandish perks at a job, like free trips or company cars.
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Old 10-02-2015, 10:43 AM
 
Location: 53179
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Anytime I want. And it's not just buses and trains. It also includes the funicular.
Then that's a great perk!
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Old 10-02-2015, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Former LI'er Now Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Many years ago as a NYC commuter form LI our company gave us all a frozen turkey on CHRISTMAS EVE. Being young and stupid we all went out for drinks and carried the turkeys with us where ever we went sitting them on bar stools. We took the subway to Penn station and had turkey races on the long seats as they slide when the trains accelerated and then stopped. I might add that this was way before cell phones and I think I am glad that we don't have a permanent record of this. We had a long afternoon with those turkeys as we got out at 2 and I seem to recall getting home about 10!!
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Old 10-02-2015, 11:53 AM
 
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I had a job where non-smokers received an extra $150/quarter and if you made conscious efforts to remain healthy (defined by an initial physical and blood work, followed up by documenting 2 hours of exercise/week and an interview with a "health coach"), you received $250/quarter.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:00 PM
 
Location: Maryland's 6th District.
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Free cocaine. 100% serious although it was not coming from the company itself, just those higher up on the food chain. My opinions on this aside, it was there if I wanted it.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:04 PM
 
Location: Maryland's 6th District.
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I had a job where non-smokers received an extra $150/quarter and if you made conscious efforts to remain healthy (defined by an initial physical and blood work, followed up by documenting 2 hours of exercise/week and an interview with a "health coach"), you received $250/quarter.
Yeah, I worked for a business that offered a $1000 bonus to any employee who quit smoking. The caveat was that the ex-smoker had to go a full year before they got the money.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:13 PM
 
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2015 model SUV to use for everything. I don't even have a personal car anymore. They also pay for gas. i7 HD display laptop. iPhone 6 with unlimited everything plan.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:21 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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Yeah, I worked for a business that offered a $1000 bonus to any employee who quit smoking. The caveat was that the ex-smoker had to go a full year before they got the money.
I would start smoking just to quit and get the money. I would do this every couple of years if I could.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:34 PM
 
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My last job. I always get shoulder massage from my hot female boss all the time during management meetings. To this day, I don't know why she only does it to me. But hell, I'm not complaining. All the other guy managers be like WTF is mine?
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:43 PM
 
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Paid internet fees up to $40.

Last job gave us a free metro pass (~$50).

Job before that was at a uni where we had free access to workout facilities, basketball court, etc.

Other than that, have never had a job with awesome perks like many of you describe.

Would love a job where I could get two or three discount/free flights a year.
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