Which one would you prefer - a 4 day work week or unlimited PTO (paid time off)?
Jade Mackenzie
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Which one would benefit you more, and why / how?
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Indu Thangamuthu@indu_thangamuthu
Definitely 4
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@indu_thangamuthu Yes! While I think companies should encourage using that extra day for self learning, that eventually makes you more knowledgeable and efficient at work, ultimately this is helpful for the company as well I guess
Definitely 4 days a week. I feel any unlimited entitlements never quite work out as you hope and sometimes you end up taking less than if you were actually given a set number.
@stevenbirchall Very true, it usually creates a fear of "should I or should I not take it" and you compare yourself more to your colleagues and the amount of days they take
4 day work week. Make that happen every week and it's some extra 48 days you get every year (assuming you have 4 weeks PTO).
I don't think most companies with unlimited PTO would accept someone that doesn't show to work 20% of the days other people show for.
How about a hybrid approach - a 4 day work week with optional unpaid days off for those who want more time off, but also allow for flexibility in scheduling with remote work options? This can provide both work-life balance and productivity.
4 days 32 hours or 10 hour days?
4 days work week absolutely !
4 day work week - I find that unlimited PTO is usually unlimited only on paper.
As long as either is truly encouraged and mandated from the top down, both will work. Instead of '4 day work week' though, better to have '32-hour' so people have the flexibility to do what works best for them. Some people like to do 8 hours 4 days a week, while others prefer to spread it across 5 days. Regardless, a work-life balance must be encouraged, with an emphasis on life.