TOIL (time off in lieu)
TOYL
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What it really means
Instead of being paid for extra hours, you take an equal amount of time off later. Common in offices and the public sector. Agree how and when you can take it before you work the extra hours.
Chinese explanation
调休（TOIL）：加班的时间不折现，而是日后换取等量的休息时间。办公室和公共部门常见。加班前先谈好怎么调、何时能调。
Example conversation
A: I worked all weekend on the launch.
B: Take it as TOIL — book a couple of days off next week.
A：为了上线，我整个周末都在干活。
B：用调休吧——下周订两天假休息。
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