Unlimited PTO doesn't prevent burnout. Here's what actually works

Companies offer unlimited PTO to solve burnout, but this approach often fails because developers don't take days when there's no ceiling.

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The fact

Burnout stems rather from unsustainable workload, lack of clarity, and absence of responsibility coverage during time off.

Sustainable solutions require reducing work volume, not increasing offered days off.

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