I have "unlimited vacation." Basically, there is no allotted number of days for vacation. At first, it sounds great, and for a day off now and then, it is. Howe

I have "unlimited vacation." Basically, there is no allotted number of days for vacation. At first, it sounds great, and for a day off now and then, it is. However, you can't just leave and spend all month at the beach. You have to justify your reason for taking off a week or two, asking yourself questions like "Have I done enough to justify a vacation? Can I take time off and not let down my team?" In contrast, getting a guaranteed number of weeks off doesn't require you to justify any time taken off. Instead, it's viewed as part of your compensation. With all that said, unlimited vacation is not that bad in a good workplace with an understanding employer and team. I work hard, and I don't feel guilty about taking time off. What's annoying is when employers hire you with the lure of "unlimited vacation" and actually plan on turning you down if you try to go above a normal amount of PTO. In that case, it's all to their advantage. When it comes down to it, be skeptical anytime an employer says things like "unlimited vacation" or "flexible hours." Unlimited vacation can mean that they just don't have official vacation days (and can deny you time off), and flexible hours can mean hours only flex one way: up. What people often don't see is that while the 40/hr work week and standard 2 - 4 weeks of vacation seem archaic and even oppressive, having time limits can also protect you as an employee. Remove those limits, and you just have to hope your employer continues to promote healthy work habits.