As a relatively recent graduate now working for a startup with an unlimited vacation policy, I find there are a whole slew of other uncertainties related to unlimited vacation.
Am I expected to take as much time off as the 20-year industry veteran? Is that equitable? What if he only takes one week per year?
As a recent hire, when is the socially-acceptable first time to take a long vacation? Not the first month, certainly, but what about after three months? Six? A year?
In my first four months at the company, I have seen one employee take two days off. I live in a city with bitterly cold winters, so I understand many vacations are taken during the summer months, but I find it hard to believe the average vacation time per employee will exceed two weeks per year. Unfortunately, I would prefer to take more than that (3-4), but I don't want to be seen as lazy or less invested in the company than everyone else.
I love the flexibility of unlimited vacation, but I find the lack of consistency or limits to be mentally draining.
Am I expected to take as much time off as the 20-year industry veteran? Is that equitable? What if he only takes one week per year?
As a recent hire, when is the socially-acceptable first time to take a long vacation? Not the first month, certainly, but what about after three months? Six? A year?
In my first four months at the company, I have seen one employee take two days off. I live in a city with bitterly cold winters, so I understand many vacations are taken during the summer months, but I find it hard to believe the average vacation time per employee will exceed two weeks per year. Unfortunately, I would prefer to take more than that (3-4), but I don't want to be seen as lazy or less invested in the company than everyone else.
I love the flexibility of unlimited vacation, but I find the lack of consistency or limits to be mentally draining.