Work & AmbitionEuphemism
Unlimited PTO
un-LIM-ih-tid pee-tee-ohnoun
What it means
A benefit that removes the accrual and transfers the guilt.
What it actually means
There is no balance to pay out when you leave.
How it is used in a sentence
"Take all the time you need, we have unlimited PTO."
Filed under
Work & Ambition — Everything your employer calls a benefit and your therapist calls a symptom.
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