Sure, Bostonians have the reputation as one of the hardest working and most competitive people in America. And not just a reputation, but actual data revealed that Boston is the “sixth most overworked city in America.” So even though we grind, who wouldn’t mind 49 days off a year?
That’s almost two whole months of vacation, which is essentially unheard of for Boston.
A TikTok broke down the principle, which is based around Federal vacation days that most corporate entities are required to provide as vacation days. The strategy is to schedule your PTO around these vacation days and weekends for 45 days off.
Take these days off to maximize your PTO:
Average PTO in corporate America is 10-15 days. If you have 15 days of PTO, here are they days you should take off to get 49 vacation days a year:
- January: 2, 3, 21
- February: 14
- May: 23
- June: 20
- July: 3
- September: 2
- November: 10, 28
- December: 26
Taking the dates listed above off will turn 12 PTO days into 45 days off! Mix-and-match the rest of your PTO to get 49+ days off!
The strategies above mainly work for roles in corporate settings that abide by federal holiday expectations. They won’t apply as much to workers in hospitality, healthcare or retail. However, you can start prepping your OOO signature and get ready to maximize your time off for your next escape!