I read that many companies are moving to unlimited PTO because studies show that employees with unlimited PTO almost never take a full week off at a single time and are using less and less of their PTO altogether. Plus, management makes a competition of it and guilt-trips employees (“so-n-so doesn’t take that much time” etc.) to discourage long vacations. Just wondering if you find that accurate- are you hesitant to use unlimited PTO if you have it?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

This and they don’t need to accrue the payout as a liability.

like

Yep

The research I’ve seen shows people take fewer days off with unlimited PTO.

People are already incredibly overworked, it’s a horrible idea to have people take less time off as some sort of back end maneuver.

Having this as a policy does nothing without a work culture that enables people to take it. When companies thrive on over work UPTO is a gambit. My .02

like

Exactly don't be fooled with the study bs lol. EY always the first to screw themselves and the rest of the big 4.

funny

I am senior lead and I do not approve any vacation until after busy season which isn't until post May. Sorry, I'll have to revisit this later the ship is about to enter a dead zone on our way to Turks and Caicos.

like

Yes. It’s a trick. Run.

like

Yes, can confirm.

Yup

Yup! I haven’t taken a full week off since we switched to the new system. At my firm you are not allowed to take any FTO if you are behind on your work or have a lot on your plate to get done. Plus if you are being on charge hours then they will frown upon you taking any time off at all

absolutely. its a clawback of employee rights and wage theft. I can foresee also a big rise in companies getting sued for discrimination since some employees will be given more than others.

I see someone using this as I’m on the bench so I’m on PTO.

I havnt been on the bench since I was a first year. Does it even exist past that?

I am convinced that psychology is getting the better of people. I will give you the benefit so you get to brag about it, but I will set the bar so high that you cannot take it; OR I will make you feel guilty for using it. OMG. 🤣

Related Posts

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

like

Anyone working in Fidelity Investments Bangalore, can you please tell me what is the top-up insurance premium amount to cover dependant parents in the health insurance cover provided by the office?
Thanks for the help!

like

One of my coworkers thinks she deserves more PTO than it is allowed in our agency because she's "struggling". We all struggle with our own battles but she's being very rude about it. How can we handle this?

like

I have a phone screen with American Express. Does anyone know how many days of PTO is allotted?

like

Any possibility of postponing the LWD by the manager here in CGI, even we have not taken any leaves?

like

I’m on the GPS PDM town hall and they seem to be ignoring the fact that the PTO impacts the PDM track whereas other tracks do not…. Unless they answered and I missed it

How competitive is it to get GSAP for HC in NY?

like

What is the leave policy in mindtree. how many leaves employee can take in one year??

like

Hi folks, Hows it like working at Novartis for long term? I understand that hikes are abysmal at Novartis. But I would like to know if there are any long term benefits to it. Novartis It would be helpful if you can let me know your perspective. Thanks Novartis

like

Is anyone from this bowl working at 6sense?

If yes, please share some info regarding work culture, Work life balance, job security and employee benefits.

Thanks in advance, fishes.

like

Anyone here in EY USA and can point me to the maternity policy? I can only find Canadian or UK versions ok the policy site!

At KPMG how much is the health insurance cost per paycheck for employee-only coverage?

like

Can any one pls tell me that how many leaves we get in probation in PwC

likefunny

Hello all..
Is BA Continuum India, a subsidiary of Bank Of America ?
I don't see any official website for BA Continuum India..
How is the salary and other perks in BA Continuum
Any leads plz

like

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!

like

Hi,

If we survive the notice period in BNP are we allowed to take block leaves?

like

Hello Fishes!

How is Blackstone CoE to work for? Any perks?
All your replies are anticipated. I see no one has discussed Blackstone.
Please help me know a little.
I have got an offer from Blackstone COE as an analyst

like

I joined EY this week. May i know whether are any good benefits to know during the first few months?

like

More Posts

Hi guys.. any idea about the range for a manager level in deloitte consulting vs Accenture in Dublin ?? I am talking about the Finance transformation practice in particular

like

Took a minute but finally got my PSG 4s today 🙂

Post Photo
like

Deloitte just pushed my offer from July to Jan 25th... new hire analyst. A $4K one time stipend... anyone else hear about their start dates?

like

I have cleared all rounds for Director position for Bangalore location and am awaiting offer. How much should I expect ? Are there any relocation benefits as I will be moving from Pune

like

Hi all, I have an offer in hand from Coforge (20+1) and indegene (22+1). Confused which one to go for as both are offering IT delivery role.

like

Is there ever going to be a comeback of the main coins (BTC/ETH/LTC) or are the golden days done?

SOFI or who else?

Just moved to the city and I'm excited to get out and try some new restaurants. What's your all-time favorite spot to grab a bite in Charlotte? (Bonus points if you can tell me what makes it awesome!)

like
like

Is there a specific reason why Siegfried does pre-employment drug testing? I've never seen a professional services firm do this and weed is already legal in my state

like
like

When will EV bubble will pop. Except tesla and rivian everything else is so over inflated. Nkla, wkhs, nio have gone up like 10 times in 3 months. That's insane. Will this bubble pop when tsla corrects and goes back to 1000

like

How bad does it look if I've had 3 jobs in the past 3 years? Job hopper or ambitious professional?

like

Anyone open to planning a weekend? I’m DC based and have very few ski friends, so I end up flying out to UT or CO alone

like

Any women here with lean PCOS? I do not ovulate on my own (metformin regulated my periods but I still don’t ovulate) and am moving from three cycles of Clomid/IUI to IVF soon. No other issues have been found other than my PCOS (HSG shows tubes open). Curious about your experiences. And the reason I mentioned lean PCOS is because it seems for others with PCOS part of the fertility path is diet/exercise/weight loss but I am already very tiny.

like

Is there anyone here that is a physician advisor? If so, how do you like it?

like

How much household income should be to buy $1M house? Also what is the approximate down payment? I know 20% is the ideal but how much do people typically pay.?

likeupliftinghelpful

What is salary slap in market for 7 years of experience person in java spring boot microservices in mumbai location????

like

What are roles and responsibilities of staff engineer at visa inc

like

I have 6+ years of experience, wanted to switch to other organisations as I am not feeling comfortable,this is 5 th company

like

Additional Posts in Employee Benefits

When you finally got your CPA license how much has your salary jumped ?

like

I do sales for a major engineering firm. Focused on new business and exploring new markets. Last year I was in the top 50% for order intake, and first in number of projects won along with number of new customers. I think this is extraordinary given the effort it takes to win new business.

For next year my goal increased by 2.5X, and less of what I bring in counts towards that target. I really enjoy my job but I will essentially be getting a large pay cut. Lost in what to do besides quit??

like

How come I have to pay $116 out of pocket for my dental exam and cleaning? Is this covered by your firm’s dental coverage plan?

likehelpful

What kind of laptop do you get in ACN Strat?

Company offers 200% match on the first 3% of 401k contributions, vested immediately. How is that relative to other firms?

like

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

like

Any Deloitte people trade on robin hood?

like

At KPMG how much is the health insurance cost per paycheck for employee-only coverage?

like

I joined EY this week. May i know whether are any good benefits to know during the first few months?

like

My firm doesn’t match my 401k — still worth opting in?

like

At EY is I was reimbursed for a stationary bike 2 years ago. Would EY reimburse me for a road bike this coming year? There's a stipulation that says every 5 years but I'm not sure if that means for another stationary bike or if I can get a road bike and be reimbursed.

like

Deloitte 🐠🐟 in the DC area, which health plan do you recommend? I'm with Kaiser and it was a huge mistake. I'm looking to switch for 2020!

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

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

like

If I decline health insurance at IBM, do I get a cash payment? I have an offer from another firm that gives me $5k... does IBM give anything?

(Wife has free health insurance via her city job)

like

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

like

Does EY’s vision plan not cover eye exams?

like

Can you submit a climbing gym membership for a fitness expense with EY? It says extreme sports are restricted and lists rock climbing but is the climbing gym itself ok?

Interested in getting opinions on Wipflis benefits

like

Can anyone from FTI speak to their benefits? 401k match, healthcare, etc?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal