Add some more questions around PTO and compensation

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Dave Rolsky
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- Is there a conference/travel budget and what are the rules to use it?
- What's the promotion process? How are requirements / expectations communicated?
- Is there a separate tech and management career path?
- How much annual / personal / sick / parental / unpaid leave is available?
- What's the status of / view on diverse hiring?
- Are there any company-wide resources for learning available, like ebooks subscriptions, or online courses?
- Is there a budget for getting certifications?
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- What's the ratio of remote to office workers?
- Does the company provide hardware and what's the refresh schedule?
- Are extra accessories/furniture possible to buy through the company? Is there a budget for them?
- Is there a budget for co-working space or internet access?
- How often are office visits expected?
- Are the office meeting rooms always prepared for video conferences?
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- What's the office layout? (open plan / cubicles / offices)
- Is there a support / marketing / other call-heavy team close to my new team?
# Compensation
- If you have a bonus scheme, then how are bonuses determined?
- If you have a bonus scheme, then what have been the typical bonus percentages over the past few years?
- Do you have a 401k or other retirement plan? If so, is there a company match to plan contributions?
# PTO
- How much PTO is offered?
- Are sick time and vacation time separate or do they come from the same pool?
- Can I use vacation time before it's accrued, effectively going into a negative PTO balance?
- What is the roll over policy is there for PTO?
- What is the parental leave policy?
- What is the policy on unpaid leave?
# Other resources
- Find more inspiration for questions in the [Joel Test](https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/08/09/the-joel-test-12-steps-to-better-code/)