Posted on May 22, 2017
If an employer cannot offer you more money, what is the next best benefit?
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What's the next best benefit if your current/future employer cannot offer you a higher salary? I know it may depend on the situation, but overall, what is most attractive?
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Time, my wife was refused a pay raise, but negotiated from 8 hours a day, 5 days a week to 8.5 hours per day, 4 days a week.
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Maj John Bell
PO1 John Miller - There is no fifth day. She has no reduction in salary, no reduction in benefits, etc. etc. etc. She just works 4 days a week. There are some exceptions. She is expected to stay as many hours as needed to complete government proposals, or to accompany Federal and State auditors during an audit. She is a salaried employee so she was not entitled to overtime, but she also got them to agree to overtime pay if she was required to work more than 48 hours in a given pay period.
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Satisfaction. Being pulled to the middle of the team, given real responsibilities with tangible impact, and then being recognized for what you delivered.
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Danielle Gray
Good points. Appreciation and recognition can get overlooked and are quite valuable. Thank you for your thoughts!
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
That is worth a lot, too bad more employers don't seem to be aware of the value of those basic things, then people will go above and beyond because they want to !
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Having a job where I made a difference was more important than pay. A good 401K is vital for future retirement.
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Danielle Gray
Good answer. A 401k with strong options and a good match is a huge advantage. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Danielle Gray
PO3 Bob McCord - Good advice. I agree it depends on the situation, your own goals, and what's important to you at that particular period in life.
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