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Paid time off is merely a component of salary. Some employers might be willing to pay more $$ for less PTO, others more PTO than $$. Personally, I'd rather ha
by linuxftw 8y ago
Paid time off is merely a component of salary. Some employers might be willing to pay more $$ for less PTO, others more PTO than $$.
Personally, I'd rather have the extra cash, and take only unpaid leave. I'd rather have the extra cash and buy my own health insurance.
You are already being paid at your market rate, it's up to you to plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly.
- dominotw 8y ago> plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly. why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing.
- linuxftw 8y ago> why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing. I don't disagree. All of these 'benefits' are just compensation for labor in another form. When considering a salary for a position, you have to factor in all these non-cash benefits for your labor. I would prefer a simpler transaction: give me a high cash amount for hours actually worked with the flexibility to take whatever unpaid time I need, within reason.