What is one of the benefits of your job?

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What is one of the benefits of your job?
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Wed, 04-21-2010 - 8:31pm

Whether you're a SAHM who can change her schedule on a whim or a 9-to-5er with a great boss, what is something you are particularly grateful for in your job?


I get to telecommute 1 - 2 days per week which is wonderful for my domestic

Robyn CL- Debt Support Group


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Registered: 02-17-2010
Wed, 04-21-2010 - 8:55pm

I'm a SAHM. My favorite perk is being able to spend the whole day in my PJs if I want to. Also I get to go outside and mess around in the garden with my plants anytime I want when the weather is nice.


The greatest perk for our family with DHs work is that he gets a company truck to take home with him. They also cover all of his fuel and since he works an hour away this is an amazing benefit.

 

 

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Registered: 07-26-1999
Wed, 04-21-2010 - 8:57pm

The job I've had since Sept. 2008 has a great salary for the field, amazing extended benefits, and it has meant I have learned a lot of new skills and I have developed a confidence that I have never had in myself before.

All that said, it's "temporary" and ends at the end of June. I am not likely to get the job again due to seniority and other job cuts. So I have to take my new-found confidence and see what else I can do as I have certainly gotten used to making a decent amount of money :)

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Registered: 07-10-2003
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 12:34am

I have to say there are a bunch of benefits to the job. I DO work in an office which is MUCH easier on my body than the truck driving I did in my 20's and early 30's was!!

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Registered: 08-24-2007
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 3:48am

I am grateful for the benefits my job offers.

Kate


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Registered: 03-27-2005
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 7:36am

I do home daycare so I'm here when my son gets home from school.

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Registered: 03-11-2008
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 7:47am
I do graphic design and there's something new everday. So it never gets boring.

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Registered: 04-10-2003
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 8:07am

My new job is less then 5 minutes from my new house (not sure if thats a job benefit though since I bought the house after I got the job!).


Its also very fast paced (which I LOVE) so I am never bored, and it pays me stupidly well!


Bex -


"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift -thats why its called the present."


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Registered: 10-01-2008
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 10:37am

The laid back attitude of the whole office.

Norma


"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus


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Registered: 11-14-2008
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 11:11am

Hmmmm lots of perks.

My job: I can wear jeans and t-shirts and comfortable shoes. I have a very nice older gentleman in town that is my friend that takes my deposits for me to keep my credit line under control so that is a huge perk. Love that guy, he is a great friend and sometimes when I'm a good girl, he will make me egg and cheese sandwiches. I swear whenever I want, and that is generally often I will not lie. If I need milk or bread I just grab it before I leave. The town supports my business and so do the other businesses in town. I supply the golf course with liquor and do lots of liquor permits every year, I have two great coffee crowds that come daily. I can sell my avon out of the store, ladies can pick up books and orders here and drop off wish lists for me to get them. I don't think I would sell avon if I didn't own the store. It would be a lot of running around and not worth it. So there fore I get lots of free items and gifts/shampoo/makeup for very low discounts and for free mostly because I buy things with my profits. I get free clothing items and such from my liquor reps. I am 7 min away from work and my kids take the bus from the town I own the store in. They just walk right from here to get the bus(well the older one does, the youngest still has another 2 years at the elementary school here in town). If I need to book a day off I usually can for banking or the doctor as my staff is really great. I love them all and that is a huge perk in and of itself(they are never late, they clean, and rarely mess up their daily cash outs!!).

BF's job: I don't have health benefits or retirement match ups but BF does. He put me and the kids on his health plan as it is very low cost. He has a retirement matching program up to a certain percent from his company. His company has cabins they let the employees use in the summer and a condo in Fargo you can put your name in. Also he gets a bonus at Christmas time and very nice Christmas party. I think they have BBqs and that sort of thing in the summer for their employees too.

Jeez, I think I am a pretty lucky girl!!







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Registered: 08-02-1998
Thu, 04-22-2010 - 4:35pm
I work in an arts council office, it is never (hardly ever) boring, usually lots of people to talk to,
I can flex my schedule around dr appts or having to pick up DGD from daycare.
I also have rheumatoid arthritis so the days I'm having a flare I can work slow and no one complains.
I get my extended medical benefits paid for
2-3 weeks holidays
so alot of things that I am grateful for in my job.


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