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THE QUESTION LIFE CYCLE

BENEFITS

• What are the insurance benefits to which I am entitled?
• Life insurance?
• Major medical?
• Surgical?
• Hospitalization?
• Disability?
• Dental?
• Mental health?
• Eye care?
• What is the extent of these coverages?
• What will be my cost for carrying these coverages?
• Are my dependents covered?
• Is there extra cost for dependent coverage?
• Is there a retirement plan?
• If so, is it contributory or noncontributory?
• What is the employee’s contribution amount?
• What is the retirement benefi t amount?
• Is it funded with pretax dollars?
• Is there a 401(k) plan?
• If so, what are the details?
• Does the company match contributions?
• Is there a stock purchase plan?
• Is there a charitable gift–matching program?
• Is there paid sick leave?
• If so, how does it work?
• Is there a tuition reimbursement plan?
• Are there company paid holidays? What are they?
• What is the company’s vacation policy?
• What other benefits does the organization provide?

RESTRICTIONS
• Do I have to sign an employment contract?
• Do I have to sign a noncompete agreement?

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