What does a company need to offer you (apart from a fat pay cheque) for you to work for them? I am aware of this question, which is from an employer's perspective. I am interested in your views as employees.

To get the discussion started, here is a list off the top of my head (not in any particular order):

• High-end computer with a huge screen or two.
• The best software tool money can buy as per Joel's test). That isn't too much to ask given many of the best tools are free (think git). Flexibility is a bonus- if a particular platform/ piece of software is not absolutely required, I would like to pick my OS and IDE.

• A quality chair

• Quiet workspace. Open plan is fine as long as there are meeting rooms so that there is no constant chatter going on around me.

• Spacious workspace. I would rather have more than three inches between my mouse and the person next to me's keyboard.

• Food and drink at work. Many companies these days have fruit baskets, biscuits, etc available to their employees, some even offer free lunch.

• Education. If my employer wants my skills to stay up-to-date, they should at the very least understand I need time to learn. If they want to pay for my books and conference registration fees, I am more than happy to accept. Other options include organizing internal knowledge exchange days or inviting speakers from outside.

• Flexible hours/ option to work from home is a bonus