Perking Up Job Benefits

Thought you did well negotiating that power cubicle and an extra week of vacation during your last job review? How does a five-week paid sabbatical sound?
SicolaMartin of Austin, Texas, has begun offering the unusual perk to its longer term employees, who are discovering unique ways to spend the time away.
Dubbed “FreshAir,” the program is open to staffers who complete five years of service at the high-tech shop.
The ground rules are: take five consecutive weeks within 12 months of your five-year anniversary, do whatever you want as long as it does not present a conflict with the agency’s interests, and submit a brief description of how you benefitted.