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Re:Burnout can exacerbate work stress, further promoting a v... by thelean12 on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @05:39PM (#25053044)
Plenty of big companies allow you to do this. I know several people who have taken 1-3 month long unpaid vacation while at FAANG companies.

Sure, it takes some planning. You can't just do it tomorrow. But it seemed pretty easy for them.

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Re:Burnout can exacerbate work stress, further promoting a v... by huebnerob on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @11:18PM (#25055464)
I think the novel concept here is taking a three month unpaid vacation every year, which I doubt is common or easy in any tech company.

Personally, I would sooner go for a four-day work week, which would probably be an easier sell to most companies. Similarly, I would be fine with a pretty sizable pay cut for the benefit.

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