Unlimited PTO isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

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You do realize that is just an accounting gimmick so the company doesnt has to recognize your earned PTO as their liability, right?

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but this only matters if you want a payout no?

You also don't get it paid out when you quit.

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which means take as much as you can

Any positive examples / companies that practice it well?

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