Living conditions are worse for non-FTEs in America where there isn't the NHS and housing is more expensive.

By contrast, Stanford's FTEs c. 2004 received such benefits as:

- Choices from 9 health insurance plans

- Vision, dental, mental healthcare, and long-term care

- Employer-matched retirement contribution 1:1 up to 5% of salary, plus free 4% of salary

- Access to then closed mutual funds like Fidelity Magellan

- Secret discounts like on luxury vehicles

- Credit union with 0% VISA debit foreign currency exchange rate

- 50% discount on tuition after being an FTE for 10 years