[HashHishBang]

I tend to agree with this point of view, but recently have started just taking more time off. At my current workplace I asked what their PTO policy was and everyone just kind of shrugged and told me to work it out with my manager. Which was admittedly concerning as there is 0 agreed parameters.

However this idea of "0 agreement" between employer and employee is starting to grow on me. Time after time and article after article we see employers screwing employees for various reasons, including incompetence. At this point it seems like finding a genuinely positive actor is as much a matter of luck as it is dedication. So I suppose it's time to change/

I no longer subscribe to workplace or employer loyalty. After working in the industry for ~8 years I can never see myself staying at a company for more than 4-5. I don't trust my manager, HR department, C-levels, policies, etc. Hell I tell people upfront in interviews that I'm a terrible employee but very good at my job.

Cycling back around to your points:

>Whereas unlimited PTO sounds nice, it also opens up more problems between myself and workplace 'culture'.

>...I much rather prefer the structured environment. There seems to be far less drama and nonsense related to taking time off.

I counter with: What workplace culture?

Edit: Formatting.

[nambit]

Can you quantify how many paid days off you took in the last year?

[HashHishBang]

20-25 workdays. I know 4 specific weeks plus random appointments and things like tacking on a Friday/Monday to what would've been a 3-day weekend.