Vesting options on your 401(k) are common. For example, my company does it like this: First year - no company 401(k) contributions. Second year - full 401(k)

Vesting options on your 401(k) are common. For example, my company does it like this: First year - no company 401(k) contributions. Second year - full 401(k) contributions but 25% vestment. That means you get the money in your account (and it compounds) but if you leave before you hit your third year you only get to ultimately keep 25% of the money they contributed. Third year - 50% vested. Fourth year - 75% vested. fifth year - 100% vested. Money is all yours. (I think vested is the right word, correct me if I'm wrong) Also, I worked for a company (in a non-technical position) where they initially hired at a low rate. You learned your job as you went and each job milestone had a test (written and practical). Passing the test netted a large increase in salary. You could learn other jobs other than the one you were hired for and increase your salary even more. It was a great system.