Brutally Honest Translation
We removed the number so you can't cash it out or prove what you were owed.
Culture & values
“Unlimited PTO”
No accrual, no payout, no minimum, and social pressure to take fewer days than a fixed allowance would have given you.
How it gets used
Presented as a benefit. In practice, untracked leave depends on manager approval and cultural permission, both of which tend to be scarce.
Three ways to answer “Unlimited PTO”
Supreme Court Polite
The company offers flexible, untracked leave that employees arrange with their manager.
Passive-Aggressive Retaliation
Great. I'll book my leave in advance and put it in the shared calendar so it's visible and agreed.
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