I used to work in France. The 30 days is just the beginning. I ended up with 44 paid holidays per year towards the end of my contract. There are different types of paid leave and I got 9 days extra because one of my children has a disability.
However, the work culture in France is extremely toxic. You face a sort of social othering if you don’t conform with the unspoken rules which are even harder to understand if French is not your first language. Punishments include being managed/bored out and being “put in the cupboard” where you’re given a dead end role and basically left to rot until retirement. There’s a history of work related suicide in France.
Even so, you are a lot more free than in other countries. I’m not complaining. Plus, unions still have actual powers there (although they’re being eroded down)
Where I’m from a 36 hour work week is the norm. I work 4 × 9 hours and have every Wednesday off (plus I have like 9 weeks off every year). Some colleagues do work 40 hours a week and then save a day off every two weeks. A friend does this and he takes one fairly long holiday (like a month) and also a week or two off every two months or something.
And you can also take a sabbatical and be guaranteed of your job when you get back. A guy I know from another department took a year off to take a trip around the world with his girlfriend.
Between my current job (unlimited PTO) and my last (30 days PTO) I’ve had 30+ for the last 10 years.
Last year I used 35+ days.
A lot of it goes to smaller things. 1 or 2 days here and there. Few days camping, turn a 3 day weekend in to a 4 day, etc… It really can change how you use your time.
For sure. I tend to take every friday off with my vacation time, but that’s really only for a few months. If I could do that for half the year, it really would change my life.
I have a couple of longer vacations I do every year. I take 10 days off for nationals and post nationals recovery for a sport I’m involved with. And I like to finish the year with two weeks off at the end of the year. It’s the best way to maximize number of consecutive days off to the number of vacation days required.
Jesus. I wouldn’t know what to do with 30 days vacation per year. That would be life changing.
I used to work in France. The 30 days is just the beginning. I ended up with 44 paid holidays per year towards the end of my contract. There are different types of paid leave and I got 9 days extra because one of my children has a disability.
However, the work culture in France is extremely toxic. You face a sort of social othering if you don’t conform with the unspoken rules which are even harder to understand if French is not your first language. Punishments include being managed/bored out and being “put in the cupboard” where you’re given a dead end role and basically left to rot until retirement. There’s a history of work related suicide in France.
Even so, you are a lot more free than in other countries. I’m not complaining. Plus, unions still have actual powers there (although they’re being eroded down)
yeah, I’ll be really sad about that taking two months of vacation a year
I guess when the environment is toxic af, you need more vacation
That’s just bare minimum mandated by law. Some companies offer even more than that.
Don’t want to spend all your money on vacations? Just take Fridays off during your favourite season to spend outdoors!
Where I’m from a 36 hour work week is the norm. I work 4 × 9 hours and have every Wednesday off (plus I have like 9 weeks off every year). Some colleagues do work 40 hours a week and then save a day off every two weeks. A friend does this and he takes one fairly long holiday (like a month) and also a week or two off every two months or something.
And you can also take a sabbatical and be guaranteed of your job when you get back. A guy I know from another department took a year off to take a trip around the world with his girlfriend.
I take all Fridays off (4x8), but I only have 27 days PTO because of that rather than 33.
Between my current job (unlimited PTO) and my last (30 days PTO) I’ve had 30+ for the last 10 years.
Last year I used 35+ days.
A lot of it goes to smaller things. 1 or 2 days here and there. Few days camping, turn a 3 day weekend in to a 4 day, etc… It really can change how you use your time.
I’m in France and have ~120 paid vacation days per year. My full time is 18h/week. The pay is okayish. But for all those advantages, it’s great.
Teacher?
Australia too. At least until we imported all that “contractor” bullshit from overseas. After 1 year service you get four weeks leave - every year.
Live life
I get 30 some days of vacation and I forget what for sick. Believe me, you’d figure out how to use it.
For sure. I tend to take every friday off with my vacation time, but that’s really only for a few months. If I could do that for half the year, it really would change my life.
I have a couple of longer vacations I do every year. I take 10 days off for nationals and post nationals recovery for a sport I’m involved with. And I like to finish the year with two weeks off at the end of the year. It’s the best way to maximize number of consecutive days off to the number of vacation days required.