"Unlimited PTO Is a Scam"

Unlimited PTO is a scam because it reduces actual time off. A Namely study found employees with unlimited policies took 13 days annually, while those with fixed allotments averaged 17 days — a 24% drop. Unlike #2's hustle culture, which requires upfront effort, this policy stealthily cuts benefits without backlash. Workers feel guilty taking leave without defined limits, and managers rarely encourage it. The result: companies save on accrued payouts while marketing fake flexibility.