B1 – Intermediate
Apple and Facebook are among the biggest tech firms known for giving their employees, some might call, “awesome” work perks.
Recently, some companies decided they will provide financial assistance to their female staff should they opt to go for egg-freezing in their 20s or 30s.
Read the article to know more about this egg freezing perk.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170426-egg-freezing.html
Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think of this perk?
2. What are your thoughts on this statement: “When [IVF] is done purely to protect their job, I think it’s extraordinary that women think this is liberating.”?
3. What unique perks are given to employees at your company?
4. What perks do you want your company to start giving out to its employees?
5. What do you think is the best age to start having children. Tell some reasons why.