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Have you ever heard of "PTO" working like this? (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 months ago by RION@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net

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Had an interview today that I feel okay to good-ish about. Was hoping to talk to the person I'd be working under but they were tied up on time sensitive stuff so I just talked to the HR person.

He was telling me that in addition to a very modest amount of conventional PTO, they give a paid weekday off every three weeks. It was spun like a good thing because the amount of total time off was more than the national average, but that's pretty dishonest right? PTO is conventionally understood to be time you can take off whenever for whatever reason, not fixed days off like holidays.

I generally like the vibe of the place but it's got weird things like that, plus not being open to hybrid because it doesn't align with their "values" and some Russel Brand quotes hung up on the walls

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[–] sailorprevent@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 5 months ago

@tiny fishing Your decision should balance the immediate positives, like the vibe and potential for regular time off, against the potential negatives, such as inflexible work arrangements and any cultural mismatches. Trust your instincts—if something feels off now, it may become a bigger issue later on.

If you decide to proceed with this opportunity, keep an open mind but also be ready to advocate for yourself regarding flexibility and any other concerns. If you choose to look elsewhere, this experience has given you a clearer idea of what to look for in a workplace.