I’d like to have the 10 weeks, but one and 2 week increments is not enough for me. I want a month to two months off. I have one day off a week but work 10 hour days four days a week. Having the one day off is really nice, but it’s not enough for me to actually get away and go somewhere. I have family that lives overseas and I had to beg to get a month off, which I earned.
I can’t stand being tethered to this country which is exactly how I feel since I can’t get away for more than a couple weeks at a time without a big hassle. And there’s not very many places in the world that’s worth the price to get there, only to spend a few days and have to turn right back around.
I wish jobs gave seasonal breaks, like when you were in school. Employees can choose to work year-round or they can choose to take a leave without pay (the company would have a constant resupply of freshly rested workers, who are familiar with the company already). The employer could open multiple “breaks” throughout the year, so everyone isn’t off at the same time). I figure it would save the company money, and give those that value a work life balance over more pay/benefits, an incentive.