What kind of perks or discounts do you get from work?

[Pam]

I work for DH so I get to sleep with the boss!

Me, too!!

 

[mommiepoppins]

dh gets garbage bags and duct tape

 

[katerkat]

DH is military so we get all those benefits. When I worked for a bookstore, I got a free paperback every week. That was awesome. I also got books, videos and music for cost + 5%, which on books was a great deal.

 

[DaBoo]

I work at a hospital. I get a 20% discount on services. Our health insurance pays 80% so 100% hospital coverage is pretty good. Although its the kind of "perk" you hope you dont have to use

 

[Spoodleink]

I get tuition reimbursement for me and if i work there 5 years for any kids which doest really affect me. We get discounts from Dell and a large independant electronic store in NY where my company is based.We can also get discounts on concert and sports tickets through a website.

 

[Cool-Beans]

Things they give us:
Blankets, cups, coolers, notepads, notebooks, pens, umbrellas, watches, baskets of bath & body works stuff, shirts, gym bags, gym membership!, other bags, and all manner of drug company pens and crap.

Things we aren't supposed to take, but the company is OK with it if we do:
crackers, jello, diet ginger ale, Keri bath oil and lotion, Johnson's baby powder, hand sanitizer, air freshener, and medical supplies.

Things they really get upset if we take:
the "good" lotion, powder, and lip balm - the ones that REALLY work.

Weirdest thing ever reported stolen:
A box of "body bags." I still think this had to be a clerical error.

I work for a hospital.

 

[MareQ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mtblujeans
I work for DH so I get to sleep with the boss!

Me, too!!

I bet mtbluejeans had no clue you were sleeping with her husband too

 

[MareQ]

My biggest perk is that I get to work from home. I telecommute and only go to the office one day per month!

 

[preshi]

I get none, I might get reduced commission if we ever sell the house...thats it.

DH gets 10% off groceries at TJ's So thats a plus!

 

[mom2rb]

DH works for a bank. We just bought a new house. We only had to pay $395 and the home inspection. They paid for everything else. So no points or mortgage origination fees. We also got the loan at an employee rate.

I teach gymnastics. I get a discount on my boys tuition. I also get to take my boys to work with me. The biggest perk is access to all the parents knowledge. If I need a dentist, doctor, plumber, home repair, ect... one of the parents will have a name. I get to use people that I know will do a good job. This has saved me a fortune.

 

[Papa Deuce]

None. We even have to buy FOX clothing at full cost. Same price as you would pay if you went to the FOX store.

 

[always quiet]

I'm now a Disney travel agent..........any clues what my perks are??!!

 

[Saphire]

I work in a hospital. If I make a pot of coffee, I get to have a free cup! But really, it is a non-profit hospital, and we do good work, so its ok.
My Dad worked for the airlines, so up until I was 21 I got to fly anywhere in the world for free, often in first class. We have been many places. Often the hotels were deeply discounted, too. I am very lucky to have benefitted from that amazing perk as I was growing up.

 

[Allison]

Free tuition for me and my dependents. With a kid coming up to college age, I won't be leaving this job for awhile.

Free fitness center, lots of vacation time, sick leave, and family care leave.

Me too.

You can't beat those kind of benefits.

 

[daisyduck123]

Public school teacher here...not many perks to that.

*DS8 goes to my school, so I know EVERYTHING that goes on in his school day.
*I have free access to a copier...when it is working!!
*I can buy a hot lunch for only $1.75..but keep in mind that it's a SCHOOL LUNCH! (although some of them I find rather tasty)
*When it snows, I get to stay home.

 

[emememem]

Nothing.....

 

[JVL1018]

I don't work, but DH works for the company that owns Rockefeller Plaza so we get to go to the "Top of the Rock" for free, we can get preferred places for the Rock Ctr Christmas Tree lighting, and for the Today show concerts, he just shows his work ID and they are escorted to the side of the stage.
He gets reduced price B'way tickets, too.

If he works past 7:30pm, the company pays for a town car to take him home-they pay for dinner too.
They get free breakfast every day(bagels, fruit, cereal), they have a fridge stocked with drinks(sodas, water, Snapples), he gets out at 1pm every Friday during the summer and (the best one IMO) he can work from home if he wants. Not every day, but whenever he has to be home for something-like DS preschool shows-he works from home and just takes that hour out to do what he stayed home for without wasting a personal day.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

My DH and I work at the same company of which he (including me) is a principle owner. We went to Orlando this Spring for a conference and everything was paid for. My understanding is that he will be getting a company vehicle soon. Pinch me...it doesn't get any better than this. Keep in mind that he has worked his a$$ off to get this far.

 

[Planogirl]

Let's see...we get a workout center that no one has time to use and a cafeteria that closes before our lunch hour. Sometimes we have supplies and sometimes the copy machines work. Is that enough?

 

[Honu]

I work in a hospital. If I make a pot of coffee, I get to have a free cup! But really, it is a non-profit hospital, and we do good work, so its ok.

I totally admire that. It's my goal to work in a place where I truly make a difference someday, but for now I've sold my soul and I'm socking away the $$$ with the hope of getting to that better life.

I'm a one of the fortunate Silicon Valley workers. The competition for talent has driven some companies to go all out on this stuff and I work for one of them.

Some of what is offered -
catered meals every day
free fountain soda
free cappuccino machine - push the buttons and it grinds & presses the beans and foams that milk
discounts and preferred access programs with many retailers, airlines, hotels, car rental, ticket brokers
free tickets for local games (SF Giants, etc.)
onsite gym and yoga classes
emergency/back up daycare
beautiful office space with the latest in techie equipment
free estate planning
bonuses to cover home purchase fees
bonuses to cover out of pocket medical expenses
salary continuation for maternity/disability leave
discount dry cleaning and car wash vendors that come to us
college tuition program for yourself AND your children
great vacation, benefit & pension programs
big events at resorts, river rafting weekends, Napa wine tasting trips - give us half an excuse for a party and we'll have one.

The one I really love is all the points/miles I accrue on my corporate charge cards. My family is able to fly free in first class with my points.

There is a price to pay. They give us much of this stuff so we don't need to leave the office and we keep working, working, working! There are rooms to sleep and shower in and just about everyone has an extra change of clothes on hand. When I do leave, I have to stay connected by cell phone and blackberry. They own me.