January 27, 20224 yr 4 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I hate unlimited PTO. It's manipulative, plus you can't build it up for that huge payout when you leave. I have nearly 400 hours and if I left the company tomorrow they have to pay every hour. I'm a partner and not planning to leave anytime soon, but I get your point. Always positives and negatives. But we truly foster a culture where it's ok to use it. I'd say employees take on average 5-6 weeks of PTO most years. In 2021 I believe I did 5 weeks and 4 days in total. In 2019 though I took an 8 week trip touring Europe. What's key is the flexibility and not having to get things "approved" ahead of time. There are definitely companies out there that offer "unlimited" but hold using it against you. All depends on the company.
January 27, 20224 yr We got rid of our vacation policy a few years ago. If you want time off, ask. Everyone is expected to be available while on vacation or working from home.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, vikas83 said: We got rid of our vacation policy a few years ago. If you want time off, ask. Everyone is expected to be available while on vacation or working from home. Vacation is for the poors.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, vikas83 said: We got rid of our vacation policy a few years ago. If you want time off, ask. Everyone is expected to be available while on vacation or working from home. Kind of defeats the purpose, no?
January 27, 20224 yr 3 minutes ago, Outlaw said: I'm a partner and not planning to leave anytime soon, but I get your point. Always positives and negatives. But we truly foster a culture where it's ok to use it. I'd say employees take on average 5-6 weeks of PTO most years. In 2021 I believe I did 5 weeks and 4 days in total. In 2019 though I took an 8 week trip touring Europe. What's key is the flexibility and not having to get things "approved" ahead of time. There are definitely companies out there that offer "unlimited" but hold using it against you. All depends on the company. Talk about great timing. I have loved all my time in Europe. Can't wait to go back.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Paul852 said: Vacation is for the poors. I've never worked at a place where you could just go on vacation and not respond to calls/emails/etc. I wouldn't tolerate it among our staff. You get paid very well. If we need you to work, then work. 1 minute ago, Outlaw said: Kind of defeats the purpose, no? If they don't like it, take a lower paying job.
January 27, 20224 yr 1 minute ago, vikas83 said: I've never worked at a place where you could just go on vacation and not respond to calls/emails/etc. I wouldn't tolerate it among our staff. You get paid very well. If we need you to work, then work. If they don't like it, take a lower paying job. How well?
January 27, 20224 yr 2 minutes ago, Paul852 said: Talk about great timing. I have loved all my time in Europe. Can't wait to go back. Yeah was gone for all of May and June of 2019. Had we waited another year... 1 minute ago, vikas83 said: I've never worked at a place where you could just go on vacation and not respond to calls/emails/etc. I wouldn't tolerate it among our staff. You get paid very well. If we need you to work, then work. If they don't like it, take a lower paying job. I respond to calls/emails but at my convenience when on vacation. Typically in the evenings after the day winds down. I have two kids so it's typically not "my" vacation and am busy all day.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, vikas83 said: The 23 year old assistant makes 6 figures. Wait, what do you expect her to do while she's on vacation?
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Paul852 said: Wait, what do you expect her to do while she's on vacation?
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Paul852 said: Wait, what do you expect her to do while she's on vacation? Whatever she wants. But if me or the other partner call, she needs to answer. She was in Cabo with her boyfriend over MLK weekend, but I needed her to coordinate a food delivery to my house. She handled it from Mexico. Part of the job.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, vikas83 said: Whatever she wants. But if me or the other partner call, she needs to answer. She was in Cabo with her boyfriend over MLK weekend, but I needed her to coordinate a food delivery to my house. She handled it from Mexico. Part of the job.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Paul852 said: It was my wife's birthday. Got it catered by her favorite restaurant. I'm certainly not dealing with all that BS.
January 27, 20224 yr 2 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Whatever she wants. But if me or the other partner call, she needs to answer. She was in Cabo with her boyfriend over MLK weekend, but I needed her to coordinate a food delivery to my house. She handled it from Mexico. Part of the job. It WAS hotdogakke! For six figures at 23, I hope that food was hot and Fing fresh. My assistant has been with me 8 years, she's well compensated and has LTI as well.
January 27, 20224 yr 1 minute ago, vikas83 said: It was my wife's birthday. Got it catered by her favorite restaurant. I'm certainly not dealing with all that BS. You let your assistant go on vacation during your wife's bday? Bold.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Paul852 said: You let your assistant go on vacation during your wife's bday? Bold. LOL. She booked the trip last minute. Told her it was fine so long as the birthday dinner details were handled.
January 27, 20224 yr 7 minutes ago, vikas83 said: The 23 year old assistant makes 6 figures. Are you hiring? 😂
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, mr_hunt said: vikas sounds like a real f'n treat to work for I dunno. As long as the nature of the job and the expectations of the person are made very clear up front I don't see anything wrong with it.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, mr_hunt said: vikas sounds like a real f'n treat to work for Beyond her pay from the firm, I gave her a 20k bonus for Christmas out of my own pocket. That's like 3 years of salary for you.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, DBW said: Are you hiring? 😂 you know how to properly fold a polo shirt?
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, Boogyman said: I dunno. As long as the nature of the job and the expectations of the person are made very clear up front I don't see anything wrong with it. i agree. if that's what they want, more power (and money) to them. it's still funny though.
January 27, 20224 yr Just now, vikas83 said: Beyond her pay from the firm, I gave her a 20k bonus for Christmas out of my own pocket. That's like 3 years of salary for you. I'd say 120k isn't what it used to be but for an assistant? Yeah, she's going to stick on that gravy train for a while.
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