Office Gossip25mo
by SwirlyQuokkaSoftware Engineer
Leave policies
Hey I have worked in 2 startups in my careers, In both places leave policies aren't that great. Just wanted to know what are policies in other workplaces
SqueakyBagel
Pros and Cons of Unlimited Leave Policy
What are the pros and corns of ULP?
18mo ago
GoofyDonut
Stealth18mo
Pro: looks good on paper Con: It's not technically unlimited, and most of the time you'll be looked down upon for taking even a single leave
CosmicLlama
Freelancer18mo
true... come to office, no body cares. Try taking a day off, they will talk like the whole company runs because of me.
SqueakyBagel
Quizizz18mo
Agreed 👍
SillySushi
Stealth18mo
It has turned up on research that employees take less leaves with unlimited leave policy. When the is a firm number saying X number of leaves, you are entitled to them. You'll most probably consume all of them in a year.
Unlimited leave sounds cool but you don't get that feeling of entitlement. It's a privilege that you may feel guilty of 'overusing'.
TwirlyDonut
PayPal18mo
Yes, I have read it somewhere that Netflix first implemented it and saw drastic reduction in employees taking leave, means more hours to company. When the responsibility is given to you, one tend to take less leave. However, I see most US and Europeans take more holidays than Indians with this approach, it’s culture and strong WLB that’s could be a reason to this.
CosmicLlama
Freelancer18mo
There are no Pro's.... only con's..
Most manager keep a track of how many cigarettes' one smokes in a day. do you really think they are going to let you finish your work and leave? This is India, manager's work with the "house slave" mentality, and think the team members are "field Slaves".
SqueakyBagel
Quizizz18mo
I am lucky that way, that’s not the case with me for sure!
GroovyPanda
Freelancer18mo
if you look closes there are no pros
SqueakyBagel
Quizizz18mo
Why do you say that?
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by QuirkyWalrusSoftware Engineer
Reality about unlimited PTO/Leaves
What is the reality of these unlimited pto/leave policy that companies have, I'm unaware as i am a fresher. Also which companies offer remote roles and unlimited leaves/PTO in india? do comment if you know or are in one!