12/31/2025
Unlimited PTO is a scam if your personal life is a disaster.
I see founders confused every January. ""I gave them two weeks off, why is morale low?""
Because they spent two weeks fighting with family and stressing over bills. That isn't rest. That's just being stressed in a different location.
You cannot expect high performance from people living chaotic lives.
Real leadership is not just approving vacation requests. It is helping your team build a life they do not need to escape from.
Fix the 5-to-9. The 9-to-5 will handle itself.