For those that have “unlimited PTO” how much PTO are you actually taking off in a year compared to previous policies? I have gone from 15 days to 20 but still feel like it is not enough to get away from work. Is there a good sweet spot out there that avoids a lot of scrutiny compared to previous policies?

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I have like 5 weeks pto each year and use it all. My husband has unlimited and takes way less than I do

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It is heavily team and culture dependent. I took about 7 weeks pto in 2025, plus the normal ~ 10 federal holidays. This was a record for me. Normally it’s like 4-5 weeks.

I do this a lot around major holidays, so people don’t really question it.

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Thanks!

6-8 weeks depending on the year

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Awesome

4-5 weeks. If you don’t want people to notice how much time you’re taking, book it around holidays and a have mix of week long vacays and 4 day weekends

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Will do

The only way to get unlimited PTO is to be unemployed. It’s not unlimited and never was explained that way. It’s flexible meaning no prescribed number based on level or tenure.

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That might be a good idea

1wrrk per quarter and 2 either in sumner or holidays. So about 5

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