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In the modern job scene, companies like Google usually spring to mind when discussing corporate culture and the value of job perks. Employees enjoy meals on the house (yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch), the dress code is jeans-and-sweatshirts, and the environment is pet-friendly.

If you're not headed for Silicon Valley, however, there are more corporations who go the extra mile in their effort to attract the best employees. Many provide deep employee discounts on the products or services they provide. Others may sincerely want to invest in your career growth by offering tuition reimbursement and free management training. Family-friendly companies may provide flexible schedules and free childcare and other job benefits.

If you're asking for a raise in the current economic climate — or actually at any time — consider asking for benefits other than a higher salary. A company parking space can mean a significant increase in your real income that doesn't cost the company anything... and doesn't increase your taxable income! Be creative in your suggestions and you may come away with a better compensation package that doesn't seem like a raise.

Fed up with your current job? Career changers may additionally want to look for gainful employment at local colleges & universities - where free tuition is often a major perk - which, in time, will result in a degree for the job you actually want.

More about perks & benefits around the Web:

Before you negotiate for that dream job, first discover if the company you've scoped out actually thinks you're worth the perks. You just might be in for a pleasant surprise ...

100 Best Companies to Work for in America - Where else would you look for the best perks than the best companies? Check out background info for top U.S. companies and links to official Web sites with more in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Perks for executives, but what about us? - Results of a poll at Salary.com, with a comparison chart of perks that are typically available to executives and employees, along with an interactive tool to discern the total compensation package awarded top execs at companies worldwide. Also check Salary.com's Salary Negotiation Clinic for info on negotiating perks and benefits along with salary.

Negotiating for Better Benefits - Including a savvy formula of 80% homework and 20% negotiation for parlaying your worth into non-traditional work hours, extra vacation time, or that coveted parking space.

Perks for executives, but what about us? - Results of a poll at Salary.com, with a comparison chart of perks that are typically available to executives and employees, along with an interactive tool to discern the total compensation package awarded top execs at companies worldwide.

Company freebies - A feature from CNN reporting on employee discounts available at major companies.

Company Perks Resources at TechRepublic - A collection of blog post listings for the IT community.

Perks Jobs - A range of current positions available in the New York metro area specifically mentioning perks in the job description, from Job-Hunt.org.

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