... I'd want to be a Google employee.
Here's What Happens To Google Employees When They Die - Forbes
Here's What Happens To Google Employees When They Die - Forbes
Of course the downside of this perk is that you're a Google employee who's worth far more to your family dead than alive.Should a U.S. Googler pass away while under the employ of the 14-year old search giant, their surviving spouse or domestic partner will receive a check for 50% of their salary every year for the next decade. Even more surprising, a Google spokesperson confirms that there’s “no tenure requirement” for this benefit, meaning most of their 34 thousand Google employees qualify.
The case-by-case do-goodery was formally implemented in 2011. In addition to the 10-year pay package, surviving spouses will see all stocks vested immediately and any children will receive a $1,000 monthly payment from the company until they reach the age of 19 (or 23 if the child is a full-time student).