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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. (Virgin Airlines, for example, not only provides the holy grail of free lunch, but loads of travel perks as well.)

If you're asking for a raise in a bad economic climate, consider asking for benefits other than negotiating a higher salary. A company parking space, for example, can mean a significant increase in your real income that doesn't cost the company anything... and doesn't increase your taxable income.

If your a parent of young children, look for family-friendly companies offering flexible schedules and free childcare and other job benefits.

While some companies provide employee discounts on their products or services, others may sincerely want to invest in your career growth by offering tuition reimbursement and free management training.

Looking to change careers? Consider looking for employment at local colleges & universities where free tuition is often a major perk which over time will result in a degree for the career you have always dreamed about.

Overall, be creative in your suggestions when negotiating company perks and you may come away with a better compensation package more valuable than a raise.

More about job perks & benefits around the Web:

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

100 Best Companies to Work For - Where else would you look for the best perks than the best companies? Check out the current FORTUNE survey for top U.S. companies with the best pay, job perks and benefits.

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.

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.

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

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

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