Find the dollar value of your vacation days, remaining PTO, and how fast you're accruing time off.
15 days of PTO on a $65,000 salary is worth approximately $3,750 per year in pure dollar terms. When comparing job offers, always factor in PTO as real compensation.
Many employers don't pay out unused PTO at year-end. If your company has a "use it or lose it" policy, unused days have zero cash value — use them strategically throughout the year.