Yes, the title of this tip is in English. “Comp” refers to Comp Time, which is when you work extra hours but instead of charging in Overtime (”OT” above) you take time off. I find this to be a great thing to have if you can work it out with your supervisor. For example, say you work 34 hours Mon.-Thurs. Assuming you have a 40 hr work week, technically on Friday you only have to work 6 hours. Some people would work the full 8 hours and get paid 2 hours of OT. For me, I have it worked out so I can bank this time and use it at a later date. I still work the 8 hours, but the extra 2 hours goes into my Comp Time bank. That way, I can use it for doctor’s appointments, car repair, etc. without having to hit my leave time.

This is dependent on your work situation, but I find that most bosses are willing to work something out, as it costs them less money in the end. Sure the money could be nice (and if you get paid a ridiculous overtime rate I would take it), but having that extra leave time has proved invaluable for me on many occasions.