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> That stuff should be the norm.

Really? I'd rather you just paid me more, so I can use the money how I'd like, instead of coddling me with loads of benefits.

And then there's this: companies don't provide all this stuff out of the goodness of their hearts. They provide it because it means they can squeeze more out of you. Again, I might be able to get on board with that if it's a company I really want to work for, but I'd still rather they just pay me more instead.