Depends on the place. In some places, unpaid vacation is a "perk" (I'm not joking, sadly). In other places it's simply not allowed. I've heard of places that

Depends on the place. In some places, unpaid vacation is a "perk" (I'm not joking, sadly). In other places it's simply not allowed. I've heard of places that allow it, though to get it in your first you will probably require negotiation.