Let me start by saying this isn't for my company, but for a friend who just applied for an admin job with a different company. Is this even normal these days, not to even get paid holidays or paid vacations until you've worked at the same place for a year?

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Must be in the US. Here in the UK 4 weeks is the law.

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It certainly wouldn't be a place I would look for a job. I agree with another, it seems stingy.

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Wow, that's very surprising! Most companies these days offer at least some PTO from day one, even if it's a smaller amount. It sounds like they might be trying to cut costs, which could be a red flag.

That's a blazing red flag. I'd tell your friend to seriously reconsider if they want to work with that company.

This reminds me of a place I applied to years ago. They had a high turn over rate so they kept any incentives for people who stay.

My current job doesn't offer PTO until after one year, and no paid holidays ever. Huge turn over here because even with days ahead notice or doctors note stating you cant work, you still get demerits for absence, I truly hope its not becoming a trend

For holidays? No. After the 90 day probation period, sure. Either their probation period is 90 days or a year. Not both. Tell her kick them to the curb. I'm in the running for a government position that as some strict clearance issues so the probation period is a strict year but most benefits start in the first 30 days, full benefits after 90 days. I understand their 401k stuff but either offer all of it or don't.

I wouldn’t work there for sure.

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