I took 2 and a half weeks off. I cleared it with the CD and we have flexible PTO but is there going to be blowback?

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That screams “abused psychology.” Is the environment there really toxic or just standard American work fear?

You never see this in Europe.

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Standard American Fear….unfortunately😭

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If there’s blowback, that’s on them, not you.

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I’ve taken 3 weeks before. We all need a break. What’s the worry?

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I'm taking about 2 right soon and they just approved it some pto some not so 🤷

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Never feel like your pto isn’t something you can’t use. It’s practically your only perk, if they offer it and it’s accrued, USE it. All of it when you can, meaning it’s cleared and there’s work coverage. Unless they specify you can only take a certain number of days at a time (which isn’t typical)… Then unplug and gain back some mental health from the brutality of the industry. It’s great to take a vacay and they pay those days, & you still get that paycheck, vs being a freelancer and all comes out of your pocket.

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