Anonymous wrote:I was given full health care coverage in lieu of any kind of raise this year. It is a great policy and I am very grateful.

Very generous. What happens, though, if your job ends, voluntarily or involuntarily? I assume you would have to pick it up on your own and you should be prepared to do so just in case.

Not all employers get raises at their job, so asking for more may lead to you losing your job if they cannot swing more.