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Share with us your favorite vacation (or activity) that you have taken/done while you were on PTO. What made it special?
Tyler: My favorite activity if snowboarding. I love adventure and travel, enjoy nature, exercise, and speed! With snowboarding, I spend the day on a mountain and in the forest, seeing spectacular views and landscapes, floating on powder, or flying down a run going 50 miles an hour. It makes me feel alive! Snowboarding is a great way to explore and relax, and I return to work with tremendous energy.
How do you unwind & unplug when you take PTO?
Tyler: I disconnect fully from work when I take PTO. I go somewhere far from my home city, make a clear plan, and pack the days with activities.
How has Tinder supported your work-life balance?
Tyler: The unlimited PTO at Tinder is generous. We also have a culture that supports people taking time off to recharge. I noticed that time off is fully respected by others. I don't get urgent tasks when I'm on vacation. I like the no-meeting Wednesday, too; it helps reduce stress from meeting-heavy days and promotes a flexible schedule and healthy balance.
What would you do if you could take a year off of work? Where would you go?
Tyler: If I could take a year off of work, I would move to a country in Asia - for example, Japan or Korea - and learn a new language there.
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Share with us your favorite vacation (or activity) that you have taken/done while you were on PTO. What made it special?
Leah: Recently I went paddle boarding in Malibu and stayed in Topanga Canyon. It was a wonderful experience exploring the local coffee shops and hiking the remote trails. Not only was paddle boarding a great workout, but connecting with nature by seeing the starfish and dolphins left me feeling rejuvenated.
How do you unwind & unplug when you take PTO?
Leah: Taking time to unwind and unplug is so essential to do impactful work. I always leave a day or two between traveling because traveling can be stressful. I also enjoy carving out time to journal, meditate, and read!
How has Tinder support your work-life balance?
Leah: Tinder has proven they genuinely value work-life balance by encouraging time off, providing wellness days, and also understanding personal commitments that may come up.
What would you do if you could take a year off of work? Where would you go?
Leah: If I could take a year off of work, I would spend that time making more core memories with my family at home! Nothing beats a good family activity like cooking together or doing fun DIY projects at home. I would also plan an extended vacation.
Share with us your favorite vacation (or activity) that you have taken/done while you were on PTO. What made it special?
Megan: I traveled a lot for work and recreation, but due to the pandemic, it has been a while. But I haven’t let that stop me from taking time off to unwind, which is so important.
These days I love to do small stay-cations and local activities in and around LA to relax. My favorite thing is taking my dog out to the beach or on a hike; we sometimes stop for ice cream after (and yes, he gets some too).
How do you unwind & unplug when you take PTO?
Megan: I love to explore new places, whether it's a town I haven't been to before or a new trail or beach I've yet to explore. Being outside and exploring something new always makes me feel more refreshed.
How has Tinder supported your work-life balance?
Megan: I have always had the support from my team to take time off when I need to. Whether that's because I need a wellness day after a particularly grueling week, some time off to fly home to spend time with my family, or time off to completely unplug and take a trip - it has always been supported. Taking time to unwind is essential, and I pay that forward with my team.
What would you do if you could take a year off of work? Where would you go?
Megan: I have a life goal of visiting all of the US National Parks. I've visited 17, so I'd probably see the remaining 46!