Forms of Compensation Other Than Salary

Ask also about a cost-of-living differential when you take a job in an area where living costs ire high. If your receipts show that rent in your previous dwelling was low, then your prospective employer may grant you a one-time payment of several thousand doUars. The money, which has an upper limit, represents the difference between your past and present rental costs. 

Before-tax profit increases to 3707 if the average annual price appreciation doubles to 14%. Anyone holding this kind of option stands only to profit, not to lose. If the stock fails to rise beyond the strike price, the options expire unused. 

Some employers operate employee stock ownership plans (esops). They guarantee to sell their own stock to their workers at a substantial discount, which can be as much as 15%. Purchases have a limit of 10% of annual salary. Appendix B notes 23 companies offering stock purchase plans. 

Suppose your spouse or fiance (e) is also a chemist looking or planning to look for a position at the same company where you are interviewing. Then, 

Solicit an exemption to a strict policy once you have a job offer in hand, when your bargaining position reaches its zenith of strength. 

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