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For those with unlimited PTO, about how much time do you take off each year?

I aim for ~25 days, but curious if that’s the norm?

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I try for around 20-22 days, but some years I’ve only taken like 15 and felt it. Unlimited PTO sounds great until you realize no one’s tracking it, and you have to advocate for yourself every time. I started blocking off time at the start of the year, and it helped me commit to actually resting. Curious, do people on your team take full advantage or kinda wait for others to go first?

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I’m typically at 20-25 days - we’re also closed between Christmas and New Years. But without guardrails on what constitutes “appropriate use” or managerial oversight, it’s very easy to take advantage of the policy. Ask the junior person at our agency who took 9 weeks in 2023.

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I take 25-28 days. Before "unlimited," I got 25 so I feel comfortable taking that + a few more days to show them that I'm FULLY taking advantage of their "unlimited" policy (without going crazy).

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I honestly take a lot less than I used to when I had a standard three weeks of PTO. I always feel guilty and ashamed into not taking any time off because I don't want to be a burden on other people. Whereas, before, there was an expectation that if you didn't use your PTO, you would lose it. I hope we go back to that system, which they've talked about possibly doing.

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This makes me yearn for unlimited. I currently get 10

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TEN DAYS? That feels like nothing.

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We've switched to unlimited in the last few years. I originally want to say I was entitled to three weeks and at this point in my tenure I'd be entitled to four weeks plus a few floating summer days so I'm with you in that 20-22 days is about what I aim for.

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Do we observe a holiday on 1st November?

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Check out Boohoo for awesome plus size clothing for holiday parties. I find they have on trend items for really inexpensive prices

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Mentor

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

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When is it either allowed or seen as OK to start using FTO? I recently started here and while I’m not looking to slack off and take time off, I just want to know how it works. (Plus, I don’t want to not use something that I can or should use.) Elementary stuff, I know. But I’ve freelanced my whole career until now. Thanks

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When you’re asked about your rate, do you include weekend / holiday rates upfront? Or do you wait until it comes up after you’ve started? New to this, so please be kind.

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Can someone please help me with the holiday Calendar for HSBC Bangalore ?

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Can I use the floating holiday after 9/30 or is it gone?

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American Express Hi Fishers, I'm working at FIS and my client is American express.We were not given a holiday on diwali nor on Guru purab.But people working in Amex were on leave.Why is it so?

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On vacation and hallucinating the Slack ping sound anytime it gets quiet.

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Positive story: I am working as Software Developer at Amdocs and recently company came up with unlimited vacation days policy to maintain the work life balance.

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Vacation ideas for Thanksgiving? Six of us (ages 25 to 60) and everyone’s vaccinated. Thought about going to the Caribbean but I guess it’s the wet/hurricane season at that time. We’d be traveling from LA and Chicago and it’s only for a week if that helps. Any places you’ve enjoyed during late November?

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I'm graduating in a few weeks, is to weird to send a holiday gift like wine or a Christmas Card along with my resume? I haven't been hearing back from the companies i have been applying to and I'm looking to stand out.

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Hi all, I’m gonna join pwc ac Bangalore next month. I need your help In knowing the holiday calendar or holidays available in last week of December I.e in between Dec 25th to Dec 31st. To plan my vacation. Please help

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Just had a very uncomfortable conversation with a partner. I have some time off booked to go to my brother’s wedding (I’m the best man). We were chatting and I mentioned that my brother’s future husband is so nice and really a great guy, and we already consider him a member of our family. Partner’s tone immediately shifts and as we’re ending the call he says, “Okay, enjoy the time with your family at the civil ceremony.” Like… girl you live in California, you cannot be this backward.

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What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

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Hey everyone, would 12/23 afternoon not a bad time for holiday travels? Booking for a flight for my parents from overseas to LAX ,trying to avoid crazy busy afternoon.

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Does anyone have feedback on working for Mercer Advisors? I see a few positions in the Rockwall/ Dallas area that intrigue me. I’ve read Glassdoor reviews- was looking for more in-depth info.
I have my SIE, Series 6 and Series 63.
What is the work culture like, PTO, management style? Thanks!

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Which companies & roles pay very well, hybrid work approach, and allowed unlimited pto?

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My firm’s holiday party is on a weekday after work. I can just wear what I’d normally wear to work for that day, right?

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Hi Fishes,
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Hi Fishes, I've accepted offer from Accenture from their portal.. But now got new offer from EY and wants to join at EY. So how can I tell Accenture Accenture India that I'm not going to join them. Rather than not showing up on the date of joining? Can you please guide me? How do I let them know? My talent coach is not reachable

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Do anyone know what are the wfh kits will be provided by Hexaware for experienced employees who is joining newly to organization?
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Hi All,

Please give me ur answer!!

Does PWC AC banglore offers permanent wfh?

Will that be mentioned in offer letter?

I have HR discussion tomorrow.

I have an offer from EY GDS bangalore, I am looking for WFH. Which one should I prefer?? Please provide your inputs😊Pwc AC @EY

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Looking for a fully remote job! I previously worked as a Care Coordinator with a hybrid schedule but that started becoming more demanding on f2f with clientele. I’d like something different than care coordination but still stay within the field. BA in psychology with 10 years experience working with Developmental and behavioral health. I’ve been searching for something and have yet to find anything aside from coordination! Any recommendations are appreciated!

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I contribute 10% of my paycheck to my employee share purchase plan. Is this smart to do given the tax repercussions behind it? Is it smarter to invest less in that and more in my Roth or 401k?

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Did anyone else get a ridiculous rent increase this year?

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What does Friday casual mean for you and your office?

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Looking for a quality mid weight jacket; tailored fit; blazer-esque cut maybe shorter; smart casual; maybe wool; for semi daily wear

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Hi guyz recently received offer from open text but when asked I told them that I have only 1 month notice period but actually I have 3 months notice period now ....I am bothered about loosing my offer if I say to open text requirement team about my notice period....any suggestion guyz

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S&P Global I heard S&P Global recently fired so many people from Ahmedabad, Gujarat location.
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Feeling pretty scummy helping with recruiting, when I know anybody who joins will make significantly less money for the same hours compared to a peer at MBB

Feel like it’s betraying the trust of candidates

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How do you deal with parents/close family whose political views are diametrically opposed from yours?

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I saw that your group is hiring again for entry-level (I'm currently a college senior - made fb account during internship). I really enjoyed my past CDD work and would love to learn more about the team. Thanks!

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whether it's a good decision to jump to another company just for a high package?

I took this decision as it takes longer to get the same package in the current company. Please suggest… more

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Welp, see yeah later KFC!

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Anyone have insight on Verily? Great mission, but online reviews from employees are awful. Are things turning around for the better?

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Handed in my notice at Golin earlier this week and my manager said that I was disloyal and greedy. Thanks for reminding me why I wanted to leave. Enjoy the death spiral you all are in.

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Which recruiters do you all find have the best connections to in-house job opportunities? I am DONE with agency life. TIA!

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What agencies are hiring for junior consumer roles?

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Anyone in an in-house media or creative agency comms role in NYC, that could give me an idea of salary at director level? Above associate level. I’m London based looking to move.

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I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

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Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

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Candid thoughts on the Ogilvy LA office?

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Ugh. There’s a stat floating around major media that “38% of Americans won’t drink Corona beer because of Coronavirus”... it’s obviously hugely misleading. Blame the PR agency? Media? Both?

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Has anyone’s agency developed a practice focused on social justice in the past couple months? Saw Praytell’s and was curious about if other agencies had too.

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a Senior Director
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Does anyone know about Bevel PR? What have you heard? I am interviewing with them. Thank you.

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Had a great job interview. C-suite liked you & your ideas & seemed like they would offer. A day later, they change the job posting to show less experience is needed & took off $125k salary. Thoughts?

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Weber folks! At what point do you become eligible for a yearly bonus and how is your bonus determined? Any tie to billable hours?

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