How much PTO is too much to take in a year? I accrued a ton while on parental leave and have a ton of family weddings, graduations, etc this year that require travel.

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Depends on if PTO affects your utilization 🤐.

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We have unlimited PTO, so I aim for 25-30 days off

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Correct, which is why I try to take off more than my counterparts at firms that don't have unlimited to claw that back

If you have the PTO/leave in your accrued totals, I would say anything is fine as long as you’re communicating in advance and helping to set up the backfills.

A1’s point about util is relevant though. Missing a util target isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker at most firms, but you won’t want to miss significantly

I truly believe big brother d lets people go who have boundaries and use close to all of their PTO. I’m afraid to use all of mine…

As long as you hit your utilization, you're good.

No more than 8 1/2 months. Gotta complete one full quarter.

Right answer. I came here to say this. A full quarter is solid.

Everything you’re allowed that won’t get you fired.

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