Admittedly, some of the benefit ideas below sound absurd and will probably never make it into an employment contract. But sometimes, it’s the bizarre requests that tell us the most about the real working day.
1. Unlimited debugging days
While many dream of endless vacations, there is only one thing more tempting for developers: unlimited Fridays are the perfect time to put aside your own projects and focus entirely on helping the global developer community.
On this day, developers not only answer questions but also show their extensive knowledge and willingness to help others. The best answers are not only celebrated but the developer is awarded the title of “Hero of the Day” at the next meeting — a title that shows that true greatness lies in sharing knowledge.
4. Pizza algorithm competition
Pizza parties are particularly popular with HR departments in the USA when it comes to supposedly great benefits. To make this more interesting for local techies, developers could combine their passion for algorithms with their love of pizza once a month. The pizza algorithm competition is all about developing the perfect algorithm that determines the ultimate pizza — based on calories, toppings, delivery time and, of course, personal taste. The winner is rewarded with a 30-day pizza flat rate.
5. Official BRB clause
Sometimes you just need a break — and you need it now. With the official “BRB Clause,” developers would have the right to simply say “BRB” (Be Right Back) to critical requests or spontaneous meetings and withdraw for an indefinite period. No manager is allowed to ask where they are or what they are doing. An ideal solution to avoid the next slack bomb.
6. Headhunter defense spray
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