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“It’s A Trick To Keep You At Work 24/7”: Worker Tries To Flex With ‘Cool Perks’ Her Tech Company Provides, Doesn’t Get Jealous Response She Expected
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“It’s A Trick To Keep You At Work 24/7”: Worker Tries To Flex With ‘Cool Perks’ Her Tech Company Provides, Doesn’t Get Jealous Response She Expected

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Let’s face it, the last couple of years have truly changed how we feel about working from the office. And employers see that. Companies know most workers are far from happy about being forced to return, so they offer special add-ons to anyone willing to switch out Zoom with a conference room. Unlimited snacks, free drinks, discounts, you name it — these are some of the work perks that should help employees sweeten the sour taste of commuting to and from work. But as it turns out, it’s a topic that sparks a broader conversation.

One New Yorker working at a tech company recently shared a video that instantly went viral on TikTok. With over 7.4 million views, Vivvie shows a tour of her workplace and several “cool perks” that make her office life a bit better, including free breakfast, a candy bar, and breathtaking views. After watching the clip, however, most viewers were divided.

Some people applauded the idea of a well-stocked workplace and said it’s a great way to improve motivation and take care of the staff. Others were more critical of this idea and mentioned a darker purpose these amenities serve. So scroll down to see what the video is about, as well as some of the reactions TikTokers posted in the comments. Then decide for yourself whether these benefits actually make workers’ days better, and be sure to share your opinions with us down below!

Recently, a woman working at a tech company in New York went viral over the “cool perks” her company offers at the office

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You can watch the full video, which amassed over 7.4 million views, right over here

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How many of you wouldn’t like to work in such a benefit-bursting office? Don’t be shy, raise your hands! Well, I can’t see you, but I sense a slight silence on the other side of my laptop screen, so it’s no surprise Vivvie’s viral video has inspired many viewers to cheer her employer’s ideas. After all, free meals, open bars, and arcade games in every corner of the workplace sound fantastic. They’re especially favored at hipsterish tech companies that are known to bend over backward to make their employees feel special. In fact, a 2019 Hired report stated that 26% of tech workers report benefits as one of the most important factors when considering a new company.

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Moreover, a 2015 survey by grocery-delivery service Peapod revealed that when it comes to employee perks, few things are as satisfying as enjoying free food and drinks. According to the findings, companies that stock up their office kitchens with free food have happier workers compared to those that don’t. After questioning over 1,000 full-time office-bound souls, it turns out that the majority (56%) of respondents are “extremely” or “very” happy with their current job. However, the number rises to 67% in organizations where people have access to free food.

“What we have going in our favor is Millennials, because they are so interested, I think, in food in general and also in good food, healthy food,” Peg Merzbacher, Peapod’s vice president of regional marketing, said.

To find out how amenities offered by the organizations affect our attitudes, we reached out to Sunny Patel, a UK-based career-change coach helping professionals find careers that excite them. “These things absolutely can help improve office life, they are small touches that can make you feel more at home in the office,” he told Bored Panda.

“As long as they are part of a more holistic approach to making employees feel valued, then all is good. I have been the person, and have also coached people who wake up one day and realize that these things have distracted them from bigger issues, such as several years without a pay review or no clear progression plan to work towards. This is when it becomes an issue as the perks can feel like mere breadcrumbs,” Patel added.

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Later on, she posted more clips showing off other perks offered to her and her co-workers

Image credits: vivviey

Image credits: vivviey

Image credits: vivviey

Image credits: vivviey

It looks like snazzy office benefits aren’t always as innocent as they first seem. There’s a darker side to these eye-catching perks that includes making employees satisfied while keeping them occupied with work or increasing the amount of time they spend at the office.

“In many cases, companies are simply ‘breadcrumbing’ their employees, breaking off little perks and rewards to either keep people happy enough to stay at the company or in place of things such as a competitive salary, support, mentoring, etc.,” career coach Patel said. He often works with people to help them remove these seemingly attractive scraps that cloud their judgment when they analyze whether they are truly happy in their current role.

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Patel pointed out that as a manager and senior manager, he always put the company perks aside. “My approach was to focus on developing, supporting, and mentoring my staff so that anything the company can offer becomes a bonus.”

“Organizations, now more than ever, need to understand there has been a great awakening through the pandemic and that staff are looking deeper at what matters to them and what motivates them. If your staff aren’t given the opportunity to achieve mastery, have sufficient autonomy, and get regular feedback and support, then there’s only so much longer they’ll stick around for the free food and snacks,” he concluded.

Some TikTokers applauded the benefit-stocked workplace, others saw a darker side these perks serve, here’s what they had to say

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Yaz Cam
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sorry but I have to disagree with the “they just want you to work longer” view. I work for a tech company that mirrors the perks she has and that was my first thought but that isn’t the case at all. I have all the perks, I am compensated fairly, and my benefits are extraordinary. I do not have to stay later than my scheduled time, I am not asked to put in extra hours, I do not work through lunch or skip breaks, I have a private life. The only thing all of these perks have done for me is allow me to enjoy doing my job. It feels great not having to wake up and feel miserable or unhappy about going to work. I know it’s a foreign concept for a company to give their employees things they may enjoy without holding them hostage to these “perks” but this is how majority of the big tech companies operate.

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The IRS
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very true. Some companies have just finally realised that happier staff makes better products. My company doesn't do an open bar, but all the rest is similar. The best thing is the whole company shuts down for 10 days at Christmas, and 5 days in the summer. Plus lots of random shut down days around public holidays to extend the break. The thinking is rather than have an unproductive day or two when some people are out, have everyone be out all at once. You have normal vacations on top of this too. It works.

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Lissa Wattenbarger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My work has these perks. I do not work any more hours thank I would if we didn't have this. My boss prides himself in, "taking care of my people". We are all very grateful.

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Shane S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an unmarried, childless millennial, I couldn’t help but think it wouldn’t matter to me much if I did these same activities at home or in the office. Grabbing breakfast at home to me is the same as grabbing it at work, so might as well. I don’t see it as a time sacrifice or disruption in work/life balance. But I also know this would be different for someone with kids or a family. But for me, yes I probably would spend more time at work but it’s not because of a ‘capitalist ploy’; it’s just why not? I don’t have anything else better to do at that precise moment. And eating at work saves me money and the time spent preparing food or waiting on takeout.

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Ashley Galyen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the company. At sometime they will get used to your early time even if you aren't working and start making extra requests. It is why we always left for lunch. We'd be bothered on our lunch breaks otherwise.

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Moezzzz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care what anyone says, if I had an office like that, it would definitely make me think twice on leaving- IF I was being paid fairly and treated with respect, though. I helped a friend out when her receptionist went on vacation at a place like this (it was an ad agency in Austin, Texas- they had Tito's vodka as a client!!) and they had a set up like this. I absolutely LOVED being there! It was a very laid back environment with lots of stuff like this (every drink imaginable, snacks, every type of coffee you could think of, and two monstrous refrigerators to keep everyone's stuff cold). Even had the "play" area. My favorite time of day was lunch there, bc I'd sit in this big swing and look out over the Austin skyline. I work in healthcare, so it was way out of my skill set, but damn if I don't miss it

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Bill Wilson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure she never complained about her pay or e time she was asked to work in the article ,she was simply stating how good some companies are. Everyone else needs a better career

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Scot Northern
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My company has these perks plus wellness days, PTO, generous maternity/paternity leave, etc. Just because a company provides these perks doesn't mean they have a devious motive. They could just realize that in order to keep workers, they need to offer perks beyond salary.

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Michele Ottone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Company I work for does not offer one tenth of the perks shown in this post. In addition, its offices are located in the farthest outskirts of a big town, with very limited access to even the more basic facilities one might need. Yet I have just left after 10+ hour's work because of deadlines to be met, and I wasn't even the last one to leave my workplace. There's nothing stronger than passion and responsibility to keep you at your desk. If someone decides to be lazy they will be lazy regardless of the perks their company offers to them. Is that company making gazillions of money leaving the crumbs for its employees? Well, I'd go for the crumbs, for there are companies that make similar amounts keeping all for them!

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Kevin B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My job has perks. I have a parking spot, um that I pay them to use. But, I also get to pay to wear jeans each month. I know those sound bad, but we also have a fitness center, that I pay to use. Hey....!!!!

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Kitty Jordan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a problem with companies who do these things in lieu of paying their workers well. Tech companies generally do pay well, but other companies were like, "We can do that!" without the actual salary part. I'd also be curious to know what her sick time/vacation time looks like. From what I understand, many tech companies are moving to an "unlimited time" plan, which actually encourages workers to take *fewer* days off, statistically. Tech companies traditionally have not encouraged a good work-life balance, and I think blurring the lines between home and work like this is a little bad for mental health and worker happiness.

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Impetus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You aren't wrong. What it boils down to for me, though, is what it's like working there. How toxic is it? Do the employees map out places to cry? I will 1000% work for less money if I can be less miserable at work. I think these perks on their own don't tell you much about the company either way. It's the other stuff they do, or don't do, that matters.

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter works for Google and the day before she left for her paid 7 month maternity leave her boss called her into his office to give her a promotion and a raise so she could get a higher paycheck while she was off. She was working remotely so the company got her a new laptop and paid to furnish her office. An amazing company!!

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For sure it can be a trick to not pay benefits like healthcare, and definitely it was more often that way when companies started doing this, especially US run ones. Luckily, we've started getting to the point that doing this literally is benefits on top of benefits and that's great. We just need all jobs to treat their workers well, both at work and at home. And we should definitely start pushing for a 4 day work week. As well as stop with the idea that "normal" working hours are 9-5ish and anything else is "odd"/"weird"/"ratchet".

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Talira Kerouac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teachers work SO much more than 8 hours a day!!!!!!! I had to work evenings, weekends AND summers AND deal with parents-----I finally quit cause the pay wasn't worth it!!!!!!!😜

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Graham Hackett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a "capitalist ploy." A bene for being a worker that's hard to replace. I work in tech and get free snacks, lunches, amazing benefits, and more money than I have in any other industry. ... the horror.

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Step
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're lucky. That doesn't mean that it isn't happening to millions of other people. These companies taking advantage of people. Just because it isn't happening to you, doesn't mean it isn't happening at all. Count yourself as one of the lucky ones. The same cannot be said for a lot of other people and that is the problem.

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H M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked for a tech co. Free lunch on Fridays, free beer and chips (afternoon), cake, snacks for birthdays, and so on. People worked 40 hrs. I worked 48 and got time and a half for the extra 8 (4 day week worked for me)

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Maple Porkly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you are salary based, if you stay late it's not like you are free labour. They still have to pay you. I'll happily stay on paid time to fix my hair or eat cereal. Complainors got to complain about something I guess. 🤷

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Bill Wilson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nowhere in her article did she complain about how much time was asked of her or her pay? Simply stating how she loves the perks of her great employer. Everyone else just needs a better CAREER

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donna peluda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I often have to stay late and finish stuff to meet deadlines. I have the perk of taking my dog to work. This doesn't mean that I don't take time of after. If I work late or come back late from a trip I take the time off. I'd rather have time of then get extra pay nowadays but in the passed I got paid for it.

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Łukasz Markuszewski
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

9-5 hours, no overtime and fair salary are the only perks I am interested in. My best jobs had shitty perks, and my worst jobs had awesome perks. I have trust issues towards these things now.

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AnnaPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No overtime? Seriously? I love being able to get some extra hours and time and half pay..

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s also the catch of employers docking people for actually using the perks instead of staying chained to their desks working. Of got a “playroom” with fur all and video games, ostensibly to give you somewhere to work off steam and/or redirect your mind and jog a solution out of it? Don’t let the “suits” catch you “goofing off” (their words) there when you should be miserable and working. So, when you’re on the tour, notice whether the goodies look like they’re being used at all. Chances are, it’s just all there for show, so the suits can make themselves look good for being so generous to the serfs. No, the peasants. No, the wage slaves. No wait. What the word? Oh yeah. Employees. That’s the word! (Suits = utterly out of touch m***********s who should never ever be given that much power without having worked their way up from the rock bottom.)

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M O'Connell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me a little worried. They go through all this effort to provide so many perks, I have to wonder if the corporation is using them to gloss over incredibly shady things that they do. I had a friend who worked for a company that regularly hosted 'family days' and barbecues, and concerts and all sorts of other stuff. The company was Raytheon. They were hoping all the perks would distract employs from the fact their projects exist specifically to kill people. All the sausages in the world didn't make that sit right and she quit.

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General Anaesthesia
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree with your Raytheon story. Raytheon does not hide, nor does it try to hide the business they're in, so employees know it when they apply for a job. Your friend decided to try anyway, couldn't get used to it, and she quit. I hope she found something more suited to her, but accusing Raytheon of trying to sugar coat, no I'm not taking that. Unless you meant that any company that gives perks outside of healthcare, childrens' daycare, pension etc. is trying to hide something.

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Channo Sagara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just enjoy it while you're young and can. Once you're older like me, you'll start questioning why they can afford to do this but not the more important stuff like healthcare, various reimbursements, or bonuses.

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Ladytron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I don't trust this one bit. Especially not in a country with a very capitalist influenced mindset. There's always someone making profit and it's not the workers. I mean, focusing on a positive work environment is great! But that means nothing without the basics covered like healthcare, reasonable hrs, enough vacation days, get to be home (paid) when you're sick, paid (and proper) parental leave etc - for all. And a fair paycheck of course. I could be wrong but I see red warning flags all over this.

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Dan S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of poor, lazy, whiny, uneducated freeloaders complaining

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Giobemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, I would LOVE to be able to bring my dog to work! Can't put a price on that, I'm sorry, last commenter above. And sorry, but if people want to spend more time in the office each day because of the perks, it's not like they're losing a battle of wills, it's their choice. What I can see as a problem is people get into the habit of going to a job they don't like because it's easier and less risky to stay somewhere that's meeting all their basic needs, even though overall mentally and emotionally (even economically) they're very unhappy with their lives. I can see how these kinds of setups could really amplify those feelings of dependence and not wanting to risk leaving to find something that makes you happier.

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Tere Ennas
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if instead of perks you got more money, you'd have to pay more taxes on that, so hmm. I understand both points of view.

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DennyS (denzoren)
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pretty cool. I have absolutely zero of all these perks, apart from the view, we're ocean view...but my office doesn't face the ocean so it doesn't count.

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M O'Connell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What lines of work 'usually' come with an ocean view? (apart from longshoreman, lifeguards, etc)

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Keith O
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in full agreement with smog. These "perks" make it so you don't need to leave for a break or leave for your lunch. Are they nice perks sure, but I'm nearly certain that they are of a benefit to the company as well to get more productivity, more people work thorough lunch, stay later than normal, etc.

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The IRS
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course. That's at least 50% of the thinking. Encouraging health appointments etc. is to keep staff healthy so they work more, and are less likely to get a long term illness costing the company. It's a balancing act.

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Stargazer66
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll take cheaper health insurance premiums, higher salary and more vacation days over free cereal, deodorant and sandwich bar any day.

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David Díaz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lmao it's funny that people think that these perks will make you want to be there early or stay late lol I'll be leaving as soon as I can and if I'm earlier it is to enjoy breakfast, not to work more. Even though I hate that the current world runs on capitalism, there's no way to rise above, you either join in or get run over, we gotta face it, so why not make the best of it? This is a good way to at least not hate having to go to work. Work sucks, no matter how you put it, so at the very least, make it bearable. At the end of the day you still get a paycheck, which is why we endure the routine.

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No One
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want junk food at my fingertips 24/7. The unfortunate amount of bacteria involved with food bars have always bothered me. Everybody contributes their germs for you to share. UGH. One of the advantages when I worked in an office was that I drank much more water, because there wasn't a place to keep unlimited soft drinks. I can't work, but I wish I had a job to GO TO. I want money for my time.. Perks I want are casual dress code (doesn't cost the company a thing) and flexible hours. I once took off a few hours one afternoon because my cat died. I worked Saturday and Sunday, but got bitched out for a few hours on a Thursday I wasn't there. That kind of c**p really made me mad.

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Nikola Wandler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can tell by the first clip of her recording herself for 15 seconds changing her head posture that she's a f*****g loser.

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Adeline Bennett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know she was looking for "jealous responses"? People can't be excited about the perks of their job without it being a "flex"? You sound salty.

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debor ahn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah...nah. if you're job needs to bribe you to spend your free time hanging out at work, then it means that you have no life and no friends outside of work. i prefer a life and friends outside of work.

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FuzzyThinker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An open bar? Riiiight. Hopefully they have someone who keeps tabs on who has consumed how much alcohol. Can't get much productive work from someone who is drunk. Not to mention how that person's cognitive abilities would decline.

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Panda_Alpha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean if they are paid salary then yeah I could see them using this as an excuse the keep them there for longer but for hourly it would be difficult on the company side to afford hundreds of people coming early and working overtime and getting basically paid to eat and sit around

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gotta remember that companies buy in bulk which is hella cheaper than going to the grocery store, even stores like Costco are often more expensive than the bulk prices they get. Which means providing things like this is pennies to them.

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Gem Ini
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked for a food service company that was a subsidiary of American Air Lines and enjoyed free meals and flight benefits. As an HR clerk, I may have been seen as contributing to the company offered perks by having a container of healthy treats on my desk as a way of promoting kindness and compliance among employees. Even my superiors stopped by to chit chat and one offered to cover that expense which worked for me.

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The lesbian knitting panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

work should focus on healthcare and paying employees a living wage before getting them an arcade.

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The arcade, climbing wall, peloton bikes, pool tables, massage chairs, nap rooms and free food are on top of the great pay and benefits. The average median pay package with bonuses at Google is $295,000 per year. It’s hard to get into (they only accept 2% of applicants so they can get the best people and they have very little turnover).

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Madre_Dr4gnZFly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all pretty cool, but seriously there are people who won't be happy because they're determined to be miserable! And, if these miserable people take advantage of all the free food, drinks, snacks, etc then they'll be fat and miserable.

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Alya
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🤔 sad that people see something positive and try to make it negative but that's people 🤷‍♀️ that's a really cool company and I'm glad people are being taken care of and can have a nice work environment

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The Voice Within
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those saying it's an excuse not to pay the staff more, let's be real here... What would the extra money the staff would receive go towards if these perks weren't available? Oh, that's right, everything these perks cover and possibly more!! Here's food for thought and something comparable to this scenario... I am on a 40K per annum job but have to travel 40 miles to an from work 5 days of the week. I pay for fuel and also need to buy all of my food etc. for my working days. There's no kitchen with free supplies there so I end up spending between 10 and 15 pounds per day on food and drink. But, I could take a job that is only 25K per annum yet just a 2 min walk from my house. Funnily enough, I would be finishing each month with more money in my account than I am now and also dealing with much less stress at work in a lower position than I am now... Just because you are paid more doesn't mean you have more money to play with.

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Step
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's literally what having more money means. Smh. When you have more money coming in, you can and are able to keep up with the cost of living. (⊙_◎)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a former medical and mental health specialist and worked for the government and then the state and I basically got screwed and then I worked for a nonprofit funded by state and government and I ended up doing much better and I worked all the time! Basically two jobs in one but we couldn't have perks like that because it could be dangerous for our clients because I worked in the field, not clinical. But I was well paid and I loved the people and my work and that was the biggest benefit but I got great benefits too but it was all about the clients. I loved them!

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smog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It all has one aim. Work more, it is your second home. It feeds you, it takes care of you, it entertains you. You do need to have private life. Just work more...

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really. Most go in the office only 3 days a week or work remotely and rarely work over 40 hours a week-at least that is the case at Google.

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free breakfast $4 .... you at work all day , PRICELESS

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That's great if they have those perks in addition to hopefully fair pay and hours, but an attractive white woman trying to 'flex ' as much to try to make others jealous is just plain pretentious. There are better ways to advocate change.

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Lavender Oak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A woman in tech is not in a position of privilege, regardless of ethnicity or aesthetics.

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Yaz Cam
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sorry but I have to disagree with the “they just want you to work longer” view. I work for a tech company that mirrors the perks she has and that was my first thought but that isn’t the case at all. I have all the perks, I am compensated fairly, and my benefits are extraordinary. I do not have to stay later than my scheduled time, I am not asked to put in extra hours, I do not work through lunch or skip breaks, I have a private life. The only thing all of these perks have done for me is allow me to enjoy doing my job. It feels great not having to wake up and feel miserable or unhappy about going to work. I know it’s a foreign concept for a company to give their employees things they may enjoy without holding them hostage to these “perks” but this is how majority of the big tech companies operate.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very true. Some companies have just finally realised that happier staff makes better products. My company doesn't do an open bar, but all the rest is similar. The best thing is the whole company shuts down for 10 days at Christmas, and 5 days in the summer. Plus lots of random shut down days around public holidays to extend the break. The thinking is rather than have an unproductive day or two when some people are out, have everyone be out all at once. You have normal vacations on top of this too. It works.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My work has these perks. I do not work any more hours thank I would if we didn't have this. My boss prides himself in, "taking care of my people". We are all very grateful.

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Shane S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an unmarried, childless millennial, I couldn’t help but think it wouldn’t matter to me much if I did these same activities at home or in the office. Grabbing breakfast at home to me is the same as grabbing it at work, so might as well. I don’t see it as a time sacrifice or disruption in work/life balance. But I also know this would be different for someone with kids or a family. But for me, yes I probably would spend more time at work but it’s not because of a ‘capitalist ploy’; it’s just why not? I don’t have anything else better to do at that precise moment. And eating at work saves me money and the time spent preparing food or waiting on takeout.

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Ashley Galyen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the company. At sometime they will get used to your early time even if you aren't working and start making extra requests. It is why we always left for lunch. We'd be bothered on our lunch breaks otherwise.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care what anyone says, if I had an office like that, it would definitely make me think twice on leaving- IF I was being paid fairly and treated with respect, though. I helped a friend out when her receptionist went on vacation at a place like this (it was an ad agency in Austin, Texas- they had Tito's vodka as a client!!) and they had a set up like this. I absolutely LOVED being there! It was a very laid back environment with lots of stuff like this (every drink imaginable, snacks, every type of coffee you could think of, and two monstrous refrigerators to keep everyone's stuff cold). Even had the "play" area. My favorite time of day was lunch there, bc I'd sit in this big swing and look out over the Austin skyline. I work in healthcare, so it was way out of my skill set, but damn if I don't miss it

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Bill Wilson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure she never complained about her pay or e time she was asked to work in the article ,she was simply stating how good some companies are. Everyone else needs a better career

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Scot Northern
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My company has these perks plus wellness days, PTO, generous maternity/paternity leave, etc. Just because a company provides these perks doesn't mean they have a devious motive. They could just realize that in order to keep workers, they need to offer perks beyond salary.

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Michele Ottone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Company I work for does not offer one tenth of the perks shown in this post. In addition, its offices are located in the farthest outskirts of a big town, with very limited access to even the more basic facilities one might need. Yet I have just left after 10+ hour's work because of deadlines to be met, and I wasn't even the last one to leave my workplace. There's nothing stronger than passion and responsibility to keep you at your desk. If someone decides to be lazy they will be lazy regardless of the perks their company offers to them. Is that company making gazillions of money leaving the crumbs for its employees? Well, I'd go for the crumbs, for there are companies that make similar amounts keeping all for them!

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Kevin B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My job has perks. I have a parking spot, um that I pay them to use. But, I also get to pay to wear jeans each month. I know those sound bad, but we also have a fitness center, that I pay to use. Hey....!!!!

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Kitty Jordan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a problem with companies who do these things in lieu of paying their workers well. Tech companies generally do pay well, but other companies were like, "We can do that!" without the actual salary part. I'd also be curious to know what her sick time/vacation time looks like. From what I understand, many tech companies are moving to an "unlimited time" plan, which actually encourages workers to take *fewer* days off, statistically. Tech companies traditionally have not encouraged a good work-life balance, and I think blurring the lines between home and work like this is a little bad for mental health and worker happiness.

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Impetus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You aren't wrong. What it boils down to for me, though, is what it's like working there. How toxic is it? Do the employees map out places to cry? I will 1000% work for less money if I can be less miserable at work. I think these perks on their own don't tell you much about the company either way. It's the other stuff they do, or don't do, that matters.

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter works for Google and the day before she left for her paid 7 month maternity leave her boss called her into his office to give her a promotion and a raise so she could get a higher paycheck while she was off. She was working remotely so the company got her a new laptop and paid to furnish her office. An amazing company!!

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For sure it can be a trick to not pay benefits like healthcare, and definitely it was more often that way when companies started doing this, especially US run ones. Luckily, we've started getting to the point that doing this literally is benefits on top of benefits and that's great. We just need all jobs to treat their workers well, both at work and at home. And we should definitely start pushing for a 4 day work week. As well as stop with the idea that "normal" working hours are 9-5ish and anything else is "odd"/"weird"/"ratchet".

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Talira Kerouac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teachers work SO much more than 8 hours a day!!!!!!! I had to work evenings, weekends AND summers AND deal with parents-----I finally quit cause the pay wasn't worth it!!!!!!!😜

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Graham Hackett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a "capitalist ploy." A bene for being a worker that's hard to replace. I work in tech and get free snacks, lunches, amazing benefits, and more money than I have in any other industry. ... the horror.

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Step
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're lucky. That doesn't mean that it isn't happening to millions of other people. These companies taking advantage of people. Just because it isn't happening to you, doesn't mean it isn't happening at all. Count yourself as one of the lucky ones. The same cannot be said for a lot of other people and that is the problem.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked for a tech co. Free lunch on Fridays, free beer and chips (afternoon), cake, snacks for birthdays, and so on. People worked 40 hrs. I worked 48 and got time and a half for the extra 8 (4 day week worked for me)

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Maple Porkly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you are salary based, if you stay late it's not like you are free labour. They still have to pay you. I'll happily stay on paid time to fix my hair or eat cereal. Complainors got to complain about something I guess. 🤷

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Bill Wilson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nowhere in her article did she complain about how much time was asked of her or her pay? Simply stating how she loves the perks of her great employer. Everyone else just needs a better CAREER

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donna peluda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I often have to stay late and finish stuff to meet deadlines. I have the perk of taking my dog to work. This doesn't mean that I don't take time of after. If I work late or come back late from a trip I take the time off. I'd rather have time of then get extra pay nowadays but in the passed I got paid for it.

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Łukasz Markuszewski
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

9-5 hours, no overtime and fair salary are the only perks I am interested in. My best jobs had shitty perks, and my worst jobs had awesome perks. I have trust issues towards these things now.

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AnnaPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No overtime? Seriously? I love being able to get some extra hours and time and half pay..

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s also the catch of employers docking people for actually using the perks instead of staying chained to their desks working. Of got a “playroom” with fur all and video games, ostensibly to give you somewhere to work off steam and/or redirect your mind and jog a solution out of it? Don’t let the “suits” catch you “goofing off” (their words) there when you should be miserable and working. So, when you’re on the tour, notice whether the goodies look like they’re being used at all. Chances are, it’s just all there for show, so the suits can make themselves look good for being so generous to the serfs. No, the peasants. No, the wage slaves. No wait. What the word? Oh yeah. Employees. That’s the word! (Suits = utterly out of touch m***********s who should never ever be given that much power without having worked their way up from the rock bottom.)

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M O'Connell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me a little worried. They go through all this effort to provide so many perks, I have to wonder if the corporation is using them to gloss over incredibly shady things that they do. I had a friend who worked for a company that regularly hosted 'family days' and barbecues, and concerts and all sorts of other stuff. The company was Raytheon. They were hoping all the perks would distract employs from the fact their projects exist specifically to kill people. All the sausages in the world didn't make that sit right and she quit.

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General Anaesthesia
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree with your Raytheon story. Raytheon does not hide, nor does it try to hide the business they're in, so employees know it when they apply for a job. Your friend decided to try anyway, couldn't get used to it, and she quit. I hope she found something more suited to her, but accusing Raytheon of trying to sugar coat, no I'm not taking that. Unless you meant that any company that gives perks outside of healthcare, childrens' daycare, pension etc. is trying to hide something.

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Channo Sagara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just enjoy it while you're young and can. Once you're older like me, you'll start questioning why they can afford to do this but not the more important stuff like healthcare, various reimbursements, or bonuses.

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Ladytron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I don't trust this one bit. Especially not in a country with a very capitalist influenced mindset. There's always someone making profit and it's not the workers. I mean, focusing on a positive work environment is great! But that means nothing without the basics covered like healthcare, reasonable hrs, enough vacation days, get to be home (paid) when you're sick, paid (and proper) parental leave etc - for all. And a fair paycheck of course. I could be wrong but I see red warning flags all over this.

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Dan S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of poor, lazy, whiny, uneducated freeloaders complaining

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Giobemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, I would LOVE to be able to bring my dog to work! Can't put a price on that, I'm sorry, last commenter above. And sorry, but if people want to spend more time in the office each day because of the perks, it's not like they're losing a battle of wills, it's their choice. What I can see as a problem is people get into the habit of going to a job they don't like because it's easier and less risky to stay somewhere that's meeting all their basic needs, even though overall mentally and emotionally (even economically) they're very unhappy with their lives. I can see how these kinds of setups could really amplify those feelings of dependence and not wanting to risk leaving to find something that makes you happier.

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Tere Ennas
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, if instead of perks you got more money, you'd have to pay more taxes on that, so hmm. I understand both points of view.

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DennyS (denzoren)
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pretty cool. I have absolutely zero of all these perks, apart from the view, we're ocean view...but my office doesn't face the ocean so it doesn't count.

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M O'Connell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What lines of work 'usually' come with an ocean view? (apart from longshoreman, lifeguards, etc)

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Keith O
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in full agreement with smog. These "perks" make it so you don't need to leave for a break or leave for your lunch. Are they nice perks sure, but I'm nearly certain that they are of a benefit to the company as well to get more productivity, more people work thorough lunch, stay later than normal, etc.

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The IRS
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course. That's at least 50% of the thinking. Encouraging health appointments etc. is to keep staff healthy so they work more, and are less likely to get a long term illness costing the company. It's a balancing act.

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Stargazer66
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll take cheaper health insurance premiums, higher salary and more vacation days over free cereal, deodorant and sandwich bar any day.

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David Díaz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lmao it's funny that people think that these perks will make you want to be there early or stay late lol I'll be leaving as soon as I can and if I'm earlier it is to enjoy breakfast, not to work more. Even though I hate that the current world runs on capitalism, there's no way to rise above, you either join in or get run over, we gotta face it, so why not make the best of it? This is a good way to at least not hate having to go to work. Work sucks, no matter how you put it, so at the very least, make it bearable. At the end of the day you still get a paycheck, which is why we endure the routine.

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No One
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want junk food at my fingertips 24/7. The unfortunate amount of bacteria involved with food bars have always bothered me. Everybody contributes their germs for you to share. UGH. One of the advantages when I worked in an office was that I drank much more water, because there wasn't a place to keep unlimited soft drinks. I can't work, but I wish I had a job to GO TO. I want money for my time.. Perks I want are casual dress code (doesn't cost the company a thing) and flexible hours. I once took off a few hours one afternoon because my cat died. I worked Saturday and Sunday, but got bitched out for a few hours on a Thursday I wasn't there. That kind of c**p really made me mad.

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Nikola Wandler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can tell by the first clip of her recording herself for 15 seconds changing her head posture that she's a f*****g loser.

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Adeline Bennett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know she was looking for "jealous responses"? People can't be excited about the perks of their job without it being a "flex"? You sound salty.

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debor ahn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah...nah. if you're job needs to bribe you to spend your free time hanging out at work, then it means that you have no life and no friends outside of work. i prefer a life and friends outside of work.

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FuzzyThinker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An open bar? Riiiight. Hopefully they have someone who keeps tabs on who has consumed how much alcohol. Can't get much productive work from someone who is drunk. Not to mention how that person's cognitive abilities would decline.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean if they are paid salary then yeah I could see them using this as an excuse the keep them there for longer but for hourly it would be difficult on the company side to afford hundreds of people coming early and working overtime and getting basically paid to eat and sit around

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gotta remember that companies buy in bulk which is hella cheaper than going to the grocery store, even stores like Costco are often more expensive than the bulk prices they get. Which means providing things like this is pennies to them.

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Gem Ini
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked for a food service company that was a subsidiary of American Air Lines and enjoyed free meals and flight benefits. As an HR clerk, I may have been seen as contributing to the company offered perks by having a container of healthy treats on my desk as a way of promoting kindness and compliance among employees. Even my superiors stopped by to chit chat and one offered to cover that expense which worked for me.

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The lesbian knitting panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

work should focus on healthcare and paying employees a living wage before getting them an arcade.

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The arcade, climbing wall, peloton bikes, pool tables, massage chairs, nap rooms and free food are on top of the great pay and benefits. The average median pay package with bonuses at Google is $295,000 per year. It’s hard to get into (they only accept 2% of applicants so they can get the best people and they have very little turnover).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all pretty cool, but seriously there are people who won't be happy because they're determined to be miserable! And, if these miserable people take advantage of all the free food, drinks, snacks, etc then they'll be fat and miserable.

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Alya
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🤔 sad that people see something positive and try to make it negative but that's people 🤷‍♀️ that's a really cool company and I'm glad people are being taken care of and can have a nice work environment

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The Voice Within
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those saying it's an excuse not to pay the staff more, let's be real here... What would the extra money the staff would receive go towards if these perks weren't available? Oh, that's right, everything these perks cover and possibly more!! Here's food for thought and something comparable to this scenario... I am on a 40K per annum job but have to travel 40 miles to an from work 5 days of the week. I pay for fuel and also need to buy all of my food etc. for my working days. There's no kitchen with free supplies there so I end up spending between 10 and 15 pounds per day on food and drink. But, I could take a job that is only 25K per annum yet just a 2 min walk from my house. Funnily enough, I would be finishing each month with more money in my account than I am now and also dealing with much less stress at work in a lower position than I am now... Just because you are paid more doesn't mean you have more money to play with.

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Step
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's literally what having more money means. Smh. When you have more money coming in, you can and are able to keep up with the cost of living. (⊙_◎)

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Lily Francis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a former medical and mental health specialist and worked for the government and then the state and I basically got screwed and then I worked for a nonprofit funded by state and government and I ended up doing much better and I worked all the time! Basically two jobs in one but we couldn't have perks like that because it could be dangerous for our clients because I worked in the field, not clinical. But I was well paid and I loved the people and my work and that was the biggest benefit but I got great benefits too but it was all about the clients. I loved them!

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smog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It all has one aim. Work more, it is your second home. It feeds you, it takes care of you, it entertains you. You do need to have private life. Just work more...

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David Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really. Most go in the office only 3 days a week or work remotely and rarely work over 40 hours a week-at least that is the case at Google.

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I I
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free breakfast $4 .... you at work all day , PRICELESS

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That's great if they have those perks in addition to hopefully fair pay and hours, but an attractive white woman trying to 'flex ' as much to try to make others jealous is just plain pretentious. There are better ways to advocate change.

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Lavender Oak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A woman in tech is not in a position of privilege, regardless of ethnicity or aesthetics.

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