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From World Cup Final Holiday to the 'Welfare War' Among Major Tech Companies - 36Kr
Holidays, gold, stock options, year-end bonuses... how many benefits do major tech companies really offer?
TL;DR
- Several major tech companies, including NetEase, Adidas, and Perfect World, are giving employees the day off for the World Cup final to avoid fatigue.
- Past benefits from tech giants include gold penguin models, extended subsidies for laid-off employees (up to 6 months, 12,000 RMB/month), Bluetooth speakers, car models, and even foldable phones.
- Salaries for AI-related roles in major tech companies are high, with median monthly salaries for AI algorithm engineers nearing 25,000 RMB in 2026.
- Experienced AI talent in tech, optoelectronics, and semiconductor companies can receive pay raises of 20%-35%.
- Income at these companies is supplemented by stock options and year-end bonuses, with examples including ByteDance's stock price increase and JD.com's generous bonus structure (up to 12x monthly salary).
- The article warns of scams where individuals pose as ex-employees to lure fresh graduates into expensive training programs.
- It emphasizes that major tech companies are not the 'standard answer' for everyone and that high salaries come with significant work pressure.
- Aspiring employees are advised to focus on skill development and not rely on online 'ex-employees' or 'interview masters'.