As a contractor my entire adult life, I'd happily take some paid time off. Sick leave would be good too. Zero chance, but at least I call the shots where I can afford to.
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But what does a company withholding some of your paycheck every year and a schedule do for you?
They're going to fuck me regardless. Sick leave and holidays are often paid out in the corporate world too.
Guess I'm just jaded, I've burnt myself out needing a holiday trying to get back on top of things after losing a couple of years of proper productivity due to a serious life changing accident.
I hear you. Sorry to hear that, but glad your back too it!