I actually get 6 weeks paid, plus 10 holidays, and I work in the US. I make sure that I take the full amount. Why? It's considered part of my compensation.

I actually get 6 weeks paid, plus 10 holidays, and I work in the US. I make sure that I take the full amount. Why? It's considered part of my compensation. It'd be like saying "No, I don't need that 26th check, you keep it".