One of the greatest benefits provided by my company is the huge 401k deposit employees get each year. Nobody else in the industry seemes to compare. You don't even have to put any of your own money in your 401k. The company just drops a huge sum in there on a yearly basis. It is not employer match. This is employer deposit.
There were rumors that this could not continue forever. The company changed ownership. Then we went public. The consulting market is weak. Something had to give. Now it is official. The company will still drop a gift in our 401k accounts each year. It just won't be as generous an amount.
The party was fun while it lasted. I just need to try to make sure I take full advantage of all the other perks the company provides. I do training once a year which is great. Plus I take advantage of my education funds by attending community college. So far the company is pretty generous covering college expenses. Might be time to max out that benefit.
There is not much downside to further education. You get to learn. You acquire relevant textbooks on good topics if you choose your courses wisely. I guess I might have to pay back some of this if I leave the company. So I cannot go crazy. Still, this benefit seems ripe for the picking.
