[nfriedly]

I had unlimited vacation on my last job, and I think I personally did great with it (4-5 weeks per year, very little email checking and such).

But on average, I'd say you're right. Many of my coworkers took almost zero vacation. At one point, the CTO just started scheduling a week off at a time for people who hadn't taken one in a year+.

[harryjo]

4-5 weeks vacation per year, tracked, and an option for unpaid longer leave, sounds great.

[gambiting]

That's what you get by law in EU, standard, no matter what you do. Plus unlimited sick time off that doesn't come out of your holiday allowance.

[mkesper]

After six weeks, you'll get paid by your health insurance, though (german standard). Definitely less cash but still. :)