I know Netflix has instated a flex vacation policy -- take as long as you need, but you have to get the job done first. It depends on where you are looking to

I know Netflix has instated a flex vacation policy -- take as long as you need, but you have to get the job done first. It depends on where you are looking to work? If you're looking to sign on with a startup hiring their first 5 employees, then you're against the odds. Most big American companies are the same way. In all, it will depend on how good you are and how essential you are to the company. For the first year of employment at a 150 person firm, you may have to make do with 10 days. However, if your role is crucial to the company, negotiating 4 weeks of vacation should be easy. As it stands right now, unless you're a god among men in your trade, you are replaceable, simply because they haven't hired you or even fallen in love with you in the interview process. I'd apply to a mid sized company you want to work for, and negotiate up for vacation. Everything's negotiable in hiring.