[jchendy]

On the other hand, I'm a software engineer who is able to keep a clear separation between work and personal life, and I would very much appreciate the ability to spend fewer hours on work.

Though as others have suggested, a 3 month vacation every year might be an even better approach to a 75% work schedule.

[jdavis703]

And you wouldn't worry about people plotting on either how to get you fired, or I suppose in the "best" situation loosing out on working on the good/funner projects? From what I've seen from other people taking extended time off from work, it is super dangerous. Hell, I took three extra days for Thanksgiving and found myself removed from an interesting project and placed on some maintenance tasks afterwards.

[jchendy]

I'm sorry your workplace is so hostile :(

Luckily I've never experienced an atmosphere like that.

[elmigranto]

Or your place is that much sneakier about it :)

[Symbiote]

If you work in a country with mandatory leave, like anwhere in the EU, this couldn't be a problem.

Everyone has 4/5/6 weeks of leave, and is expected to take them. Planning around people on leave is a normal part of management.

[bjornsteffanson]

That sucks, man. It really hurts my heart that we're still doing shit like this in 2016...