I have unlimited vacation time - I'm a private contractor. But when I take a day off, its just 'not getting paid'. So I have to be careful, try to get some hours in every day.
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Re: Ask HN: How does unlimited vacation policy work in your company?
#42I like our unlimited vacation policy. - It's not used to push us to work more, I don't feel pressure not to take holiday. - The founders set the example by each taking 2x 2 week holidays a year, plus other days/long weekends here and there. - Most of the office shuts down for the 1.5-2 weeks over Christmas. - I've noticed a few people who take a bit more holiday than others, but I don't think they are over-stepping w…
Have you worked at any other employer where you needed more than N days notice for an N day long vacation? I've found both vacation policies to be the same: I get as much vacation as my manager will approve (sometimes with an upper-limit). The limit doesn't seem to affect flexibility.