In class there were many benefits that companies can offer that seemed appealing to me. The most important being the 401k or retirement plan that I could take advantage of. Other benefits such as healthcare, dental and vision care, life insurance, paid sick leave, child care, and company cars/phones were things that appealed to me. I believe that the 401k or retirement plans are the most important benefits that a company can offer because it allows you to set aside money for your retirement to assure a better retirement and the employers are often matching your donations. Taking advantage of this is critical if your employer offers this because it is in essence free money. I am a long term thinker and so I am always thinking about how to save and invest my money now so that I can have a financially stable future. The next biggest benefits for me are the insurance and care plans that help you save immense amounts of money. Taking care of your body can be very expensive and you never know when something bad may happen so it is great to have insurance and not have to worry about super expensive bills.
However, although I would love to have these benefits, what is most important to me is that there is room for advancement in a company so that I could scale my income and continue growing. While the benefits can amount to a great sum of money, I personally would prefer to have an increased income where I can decide where to allocate and invest my money. When you are able to advance in a company there is incredible opportunity to receive a much greater income and often times receive a stock based compensation. If I am working for a company that I believe will have a great future and great growth ahead of it, there is a possibility that your income multiplies over time through the appreciation of the company’s stock.