[veonik]

It can be hard to figure out which is which for the company before getting hired though. Asking about programs that encourage PTO is a good way that I've found to suss out these types of details.

My current job offers a few "extra" things on top of unlimited PTO like during the summer, a $100 bonus if you post a pic of some activity you did on PTO (literally anything, and can even opt out of sharing if you are so inclined) or more recently, a "competition" for the best use of PTO. I think someone reading a book in a hammock won.

[notJim]

I always ask about work-life balance when I get an offer. Companies so far have been pretty honest about it. There's really no point in hiring someone who is not going to fit with the work culture.

[goldcd]

You could ask what's the average PTO taken. HR should know this and if they need to check, take it as a bad sign.