I guess beyond the basics like healthcare, dental, disability, I’d want FSA, dependent care account, generous 401k match, plenty of vacation/sick/holiday time (or not have time off tracked - though I may actually end up using less that way). If there is a charge for parking or public transit that could be covered too. Company paid phone.
A ton of vacation. That’s all I really strongly care about.
Oh and a chance for a sabbatical. Like my old company would let people take 6 months after 7 years or something. I don’t know exactly how it worked, they got rid of it before I was to that point and then they laid me off.
For me personally (this probably doesn’t apply to most others) I like when they give me money back for not using their healthcare. We are on military insurance so I have no need of my employers healthcare. They used to give me $400/year to not use theirs, but they stopped that as soon as I actually used it, which is stupid because they would have to pay way more than that if I was on their health plan so might as well share a bit of the cost savings with me...
My company covers the basic dental plan’s cost completely which I also really appreciate.
Having a solid bonus structure with bonuses that actually pay out at decent levels most of the time.
Flexible work arrangements including work from home. Emergency child care for sick kids. Health insurance plan options (screw Medicare for all. I wish we had FEHB for all!). Life insurance. Some sort of agreement that if you’ve traveled x days you get an extra day off to make up for the fact you lost evenings to be with your family and do stuff that needed to get done.
Some sort of agreement that if you’ve traveled x days you get an extra day off to make up for the fact you lost evenings to be with your family and do stuff that needed to get done.
We've talked about a daily stipend of extra pay for travel days too. Like a "sorry you were on the road, here's extra cash in your check for those days." Not a travel expenses stipend.
Plenty of vacation. I'd take more vacation vs pay any day. Decent health insurance with a low deductible. We get a debit type card to pay expenses to cover some of the deductible and it rolls over if you dont use it which is nice. In a good year I am not out any money.
At least 1 work from home day a week. I dont have that but would love it. Flexible schedule is very high on my list. I have passed over jobs for lack of flexibility.
Some type of wellness option. Rewards for healthy lifestyle, gym access or membership.
A decent retirement. Pension or a 401k with a high match.
Post by mustardseed2007 on Jan 19, 2020 11:46:03 GMT -5
divanerd , I can't think of when negotiating severance at time of hire would make sense unless you have a contract or your employment otherwise has a specified period/end date.
Post by mustardseed2007 on Jan 19, 2020 12:55:26 GMT -5
divanerd, maybe I'm wrong. But that would be my reaction if someone brought it up to me. I'm not in HR but I am hiring someone right now. It would seem odd to me, but it may be industry and position specific.
Post by covergirl82 on Jan 20, 2020 7:38:04 GMT -5
divanerd, I work in HR too. I wouldn't bring up severance when negotiating for a new job. Being in HR, you see a lot of creative severance stuff, so I consider that all hip-pocket knowledge to pull if/when you need it.
I have a question since one of DH’s old company kind of wants him back but at 2 levels up, could one negotiate that they pay for an outside executive coach?
I have a question since one of DH’s old company kind of wants him back but at 2 levels up, could one negotiate that they pay for an outside executive coach?
That sounds smart. Is there a history of such coaches being used by members of his company?
I have a question since one of DH’s old company kind of wants him back but at 2 levels up, could one negotiate that they pay for an outside executive coach?
Yes. I think you could say “this is a significant jump in leadership and I’d like assistance to help ensure a successful transition.” I would also ask for an internal mentor a level above the level he will be.
I have a question since one of DH’s old company kind of wants him back but at 2 levels up, could one negotiate that they pay for an outside executive coach?
That sounds smart. Is there a history of such coaches being used by members of his company?
I don’t know. He didn’t sound super excited when I suggested it this morning. Honestly I think his head is spinning. He’s doing local consulting and tried to pitch them and they came back with this huge job offer instead. I think it’s reality, but I guess in his mind it’s kind of out there. His old boss really liked him. The other guy didn’t seem to like him that much but now he wants him because he was the only one getting stuff done. Lots of people there 10 years that didn’t do anything at all and lots of people that blocked his efforts, and old boss says those people are gone and they are far more clear for change now. Who knows....
Post by mustardseed2007 on Jan 20, 2020 13:29:38 GMT -5
Well waverly, we have a consultant working for our company right now. Not an executive coach but a process consultant. Anyway, I have asked the higher ups to assign him to assist me with my department. It's good to ask for help so that you can be set up for success.