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Is a Compressed Work Week Your Solution to Getting More Time Off?

Working a compressed week means you are putting in 40 hours of time on the job in four days instead of the usual five.  Employees that have made this full-time but flexible work option a reality enjoy a glorious three-day … Continue reading

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Save Your Holiday Bonus in a Travel Bank Account and Vacation Gift Card

Holiday bonuses are a welcome treasure from your employer, though one becoming all too rare these days unless you work for Google or another fast growing company with huge profits predicted for 2010. Whether you are expecting a cash bonus … Continue reading

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No Money for Raises This Year? Ask for Bonus Vacation Days (Part II)

In Part I of this post, No Money for Raises This Year? Ask for Bonus Vacation Days, I proposed the idea of asking for additional vacation days off from work if you are expecting a raise, but money is tight … Continue reading

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No Money for Raises This Year? Ask for Bonus Vacation Days (Part I)

Given the current economic climate many employers are quite hesitant to give any raises but know they still must do what they can to retain top talent.  Have you been told not to expect a raise this year despite the … Continue reading

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Get Your Vacation Requests Approved for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Holidays 2010

I’ve recently blogged about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the idea of taking a vacation overseas as opposed to participating in a more traditional family-oriented celebration. The one item I forgot to talk about is requesting time off from your … Continue reading

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Top 10 Questions to Ask HR About Vacation Benefits When Starting a New Job

For those of you reading this post because you have just accepted a new job offer, congratulations!  In this tough economy it may not be possible to negotiate for a more rewarding vacation benefit, but at least you can ask … Continue reading

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