Why is taking time off treated like a threat instead of a normal part of working? PTO shouldn’t require guilt, politics, or convincing someone you “deserve” rest. When leaders approve their own vacations with no hesitation but make employees jump through hoops, it says everything about the culture — not the workload. Healthy workplaces plan for coverage. Toxic ones punish people for needing a break. What’s ONE thing you wish managers understood about PTO? Drop it below — I’m curious to hear your