Imagine having a job where you could get generous pay, free lunch and dinner, free snacks, a pet center, free gym membership, a game room, an on-site massage therapist and doctor, hair styling, generous vacation and maternity benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid take-out meals for new parents, stock options, tuition reimbursement, free shuttle to the office, reimbursement toward the purchase of a hybrid or an electric car, telecommuting, on-site oil change and car wash, dry cleaning, fitness classes, bike repair, a sauna, roller hockey, an outdoor volleyball court, and much, much more.

1. What does Google gain by offering these generous benefits? Do you think there is any downside to offering so many?
2. Which of Google’s benefits appeal to you? Why? Are there any benefits you think the company doesn’t need to offer? Why or why not?
3. What do you think will be the long-term effect of Google’s changed child-care benefit? Is it a good idea for companies to reduce or withdraw such benefits?