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Re:Atlassian fired me while I was taking care of my wife who... by 1024core on Thursday September 16, 2021 @06:11PM (#28558402)
> The unlimited policy is definitely a scam at many companies.

It is so they don't have to pay you for your unused vacation when you leave. It's a financial trick.

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Re:Atlassian fired me while I was taking care of my wife who... by mind-blight on Thursday September 16, 2021 @10:49PM (#28560677)
Yeah, it makes their books look better as well. No PTO in the liabilities column
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