[tomgallard]

I think it is incredibly important for tech companies to not only give adequate amount of leave, but also to make sure it is taken. I know that after 6-9 months without any holiday my productivity drops, my motivation too, I can start to get bored etc. After a week's (or preferably two's) holiday, I'm raring to go again, and my output sky rockets.

I think the mandatory minimum in the UK is 20 days plus public holidays. However, less than 25 is too little in my opinion.

[robotico]

Wow, that's nice. I just started a new job (Mechanical engineering) and I was happy to have negotiated 3 weeks vacation.

Sure, I'd like more, but 3 starting out is pretty good in the US, so I can't complain really.