2026-05-22 — Daily English

2026-05-22

Having unlimited vacation sounds great;· however,· it’s not.↘

More US companies move towards unlimited time off policies as it’s a popular thing to offer ｜that helps with talent retention.↘ It also shows trust in employees and it may be easier for the company’s administration.↘

However,· unlimited PTO has potential pitfalls.↘ It can fail if the company culture looks down on taking time off,· and some employees might abuse the policy,· ｜which would put a burden on their co-workers and bring down productivity.↘ Another issue to consider is ｜that without restrictions,· certain times of the year like summer and winter holidays,· may bring lots of overlapping out-of-office messages.↘

Currently,· around 6% of employees in the US offer unlimited time off,· with Microsoft and Goldman Sachs being some of the most recent big-name companies ｜that have announced it.↘

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unlimited adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ （无限制的）

having no limits or boundaries

"Having unlimited vacation sounds great; however, it’s not."

policies noun /ˈpɒləsiz/ （政策）

plans or rules for how to do something

"More US companies move towards unlimited time off policies as it’s a popular thing to offer that helps with talent retention."

retention noun /rɪˈtɛnʃən/ （保留；留住）

the act of keeping something or someone or of keeping something in a particular state

"More US companies move towards unlimited time off policies as it’s a popular thing to offer that helps with talent retention."

trust noun /trʌst/ （信任）

a strong belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something

"It also shows trust in employees and it may be easier for the company’s administration."

administration noun /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/ （管理；行政）

the management of a company or organization

"It also shows trust in employees and it may be easier for the company’s administration."

pitfalls noun /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ （陷阱；困难）

hidden dangers or difficulties that are easy to fall into

"However, unlimited PTO has potential pitfalls."

burden noun /ˈbɜːdən/ （负担）

a heavy load or responsibility

"it would put a burden on their co-workers and bring down productivity."

time off policies （休假政策）

Refers to the rules and guidelines a company has regarding how employees can take time away from work.

The company is reviewing its current time off policies to make them more flexible.
Many employees are interested in companies with generous time off policies.

talent retention （人才保留）

The strategies and actions taken by a company to keep its employees from leaving.

Competitive salaries and good working conditions are key for talent retention.
Offering unlimited vacation is seen as a new approach to talent retention.

looks down on （看不起；瞧不起）

To disapprove of or have a low opinion of someone or something. This is often used when talking about company culture.

If the company culture looks down on taking time off, the policy won't work.
Some people look down on professions that don't require a university degree.

put a burden on （给...增加负担）

To cause someone or something to have difficulty or worry, often by giving them too much work or responsibility.

Excessive overtime can put a burden on employees' health.
Please don't put a burden on your colleagues by not finishing your tasks.

1 Why do some US companies offer unlimited time off?

2 What are some potential problems with unlimited vacation policies?

3 Infer: If a company has a culture where employees are constantly pressured to work long hours and rarely take breaks, what is likely to happen if they introduce an unlimited vacation policy?

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