Sure, love what you do—but the pay and benefits don't hurt, either. Glassdoor checked out companies that offer unusual perks beyond unlimited vacation time and casual Fridays, and it found a bunch that have entered "legendary status" for benefits that offer "ingenuity, uniqueness, or life-changing potential." Here, seven of the perks (and the companies that offer them) to get your envy juices flowing:
- Four months of paid parental leave for all part-time and full-time workers with one year or more of tenure (Ikea)
- Pet insurance (Scripps Health)
- Two-day global soccer tournament (Bain & Company)
- Coverage for gender reassignment surgery (Goldman Sachs)
- Up to 40 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer (Timberland)
- "StayFit" program offering $800 per year to pay for gym memberships/fitness programs (Microsoft)
- Sabbatical programs, including a three- to six-month sabbatical for personal or professional reasons at 40% pay (Deloitte)
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