Our company switched to an unlimited PTO model this year, and I've taken exactly four days off in six months. Whenever someone requests a week off, our Director drops a passive-aggressive comment in the team channel. I actually missed the old system where I accrued days and felt legally entitled to use them without a side of guilt. How do you make the unlimited PTO perk work for you?

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If they are making comments but still approving then just keep submitting and expect it.

I have found that employees who do their work and have trust with their team have no issue getting pto accepted. I always give a lot of notice, take time off in the slow seasons and share a plan of action. I try to instill confidence that everything will still run smoothly. Never had an issue getting approvals that way and take 6+ weeks off a year.

I love unlimited PTO. It allows me to take off about five - six weeks a year. I know a lot of people doesn’t have it work for them, but I think it has to do with who your manager is.

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