After 10 yrs of working for the same company, what benefits should one have? i.e.vacation, sick,personal days?
489024
I've been at the same non-profit health care organization in D.C. for seven years. I have five weeks vacation, six sick days, two personal days, full health care coverage, full dental, a traditional defined benefits package (equal to my highest salary when I retire) AND a 401(k) with matching contributions, two life insurance policies, a long-term care policy (that I pay for, but at a ridiculously low rate), a severance package if I'm let go equal to two months salary, long-term disability insurance, an office of my own, subscriptions to newspapers and magazines of my choice, and a kick-ass boss.\n\nYou should work here.
170351
what aspect? overtime? work hours? benefits?
737085
401(k) plan with company matching contribution 50 cents to your dollar - 3 year vesting. Potential for an additional 25 cents on the dollar dependent upon meeting our company goals. \nPaid holidays (10 per year) \nPaid vacation (equivalency of a minimum of 10 days per year after waiting period) \nUp to 100% tuition assistance. $1,500 annually for undergraduate and $3,000 annually for graduate classes per calendar year \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free confidential off-site counseling service \nPaid personal time off - 24 hours/year full-time; 12 hours/year part-time \n\nFull time Employees may take advantage of the following additional benefits: \n\nComprehensive medical insurance options \n\nPre-tax premiums \n\nEconomical dental plan through MetLife - YOU choose your dentist! \n\nVision Plan (full and part-time employees are eligible) \nPaid medical leave \n\nCompany paid life insurance policy at 1½ times your annual salary with inexpensive supplemental options \n\nLong Term disability \n\nOptional long term care insurance through UNUM \n\nOptional supplemental cancer insurance through AFLAC \n\nChild adoption assistance program \n\nPre-tax spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses \n\nEOE \nEqual Opportunity Employer\n\n:>peace
355382
When you no longer challenged or learning, or there is some other issue that outweighs the benefits of your job.\n\nThe first thing I would try is making changes with-in my current job, that will make it more fulfilling.  If making changes, like volunteering for new and challenging tasks, does not improve your outlook about your position it is time to move on.\n\nUnless your sanity is at stake or you have a large amount of savings, you should have something lined up when you leave your job.
1054004
I did two and one half years of consulting.  \n\nThe pluses:   better pay than the salary employees.\nflexible hours.  You work on an hourly basis and normally your contractor will let you set your hours, within reason.  If you do well, they may offer you full time employment. \n\nThe minuses:  no health insurance provided, no vacations, higher taxes--you have to pay both ends of social security tax. \nYou are not treated as an employee. Not one of the group.
39521
you could probably be getting a starting salary of USD 3000 with perks such as housing, medical insurance, home leave... it all depends on the company you go to
1060663
Competitive salary and benefits package, such as pension, holidays, health plan.\nClear progression plans.\nRecognition and reward for achievements.\nRetention initiatives.\nRegular staff performance appraisals.\nExit interviews to understand reasons behind those leaving.
908081
traveling w/ the family can pretty rough.  You can run into housing problems and pay issues.  Make sure you've researched your company through and through.  I've been traveling for over two years now and have had some great experiences, but have also been through some pretty rough times arguing over benefits and housing.  Good luck
38909
I am one so...In Canada we have great work patterns...4 on 4 off, 4 on 6 off.Lots of annual leave as well as V58 leave CTO, ETO. We make good money.Excellent health and dental benefits. You are on a pension plan.You can retire at a young age.I'll be 53 when I can retire with a full pension.You will learn how to handle yourself and not take shit from ANYBODY.
849612
Same as full time workers... 4 weeks paid (as a minimum - check Company benefits)\n\nBUT! it does work a little differently... \n\nFor example, if you work Monday, Tuesday and Weds.... you will be entitled to 12 days off per yer (equivalent to 4 weeks, 3 days per week x 4)
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Associated costs such as wardrobe. transport, moving.\nStructure and stability of new company, room for advancement.Autonomy or how you would fit into the structure.\nHow does it affect the others in your life?\nwill it be stimulating and  interesting?\nhow will it affect you financially.what are the benefits, medical plan, retirement and so on.
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At my company, they allow 10 sick days off on a 12 month revolving scale. When you take a day off, you either tell your supervisor ahead of time or call in by 9:00 AM to let them know you won't be in. You don't need to be sick, it can be a personal day, and the supervisor doesn't need to know why. Many people get into trouble with this though. They take too many personal days for fun, and when they really get sick, they don't have enough days to cover the illness, doctors visits, blood tests etc.
435538
lol LOL LOL I wish paid holidays were a requirement. You earn leave but usually after being at the company for a while. Also it is usually based on the hours you worked the previous year. It all depends on the company you work for.
868844
If you are in the USA, you have a legal recourse if an employee of your current (or former once you leave) position maliciously maligns you to your new employer.\n\nDo nothing now (forget HR). Keep your personnel records with you -- past reviews, emails, letters, memos etc.... that will support your position as a good employee.
794190
I have been at my job for 22 years and we get NO sick pay at all.  Some places get 5 days a year, some places get a couple of weeks.  For a small company, I'd say 5-7 days.
1055873
First, my condolences to your family.\n\nI'm not a lawyer, but rules vary by company and state.\n\ni would imgaine the "standard" 2-3 days off for an immediate family member would apply. Depending on the size of your employer and your benefits (such as employee assistance, grief counseling), you may be eligible for other things.\n\nDoes your state have "family leave" and are you eligible? CA offers 12 weeks to bond or take care of a newborn in the first 12 months. We actually can get state disability (doesn't replace my income totally), but it's better than nothing if you don't have sick lor vacation leave.\n\nGod bless, and good luck.
89598
Care for a sick relative is covered under FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act).  Basically it requires most employers to give you time off to care for a sick relative.  Normally your HR or personel department will have a form you have to fill out and then a Doctor will certify the relative needs the care.  It's unpaid leave, but it is "job protected" for 12 weeks- that means you get your old job or a similar job back when your return.  You can take more than 12 weeks, but if you do then your employer can hire someone to backfill you and is not required to hire you back.  Ask your HR or personnel department about taking a Family Medical leave- care for sick relative.  You can also ask about personal leave.  Some companies provide personal leaves, also unpaid, but you maintain a connection with the company.  They are not required to hire you back but generally if they are offering you the personal leave it means they will.