I skipped the PPL. The timeframe I had set for myself it just wasn't possible. The big downside is not being able to log hire and fly time towards your command hours, e.g, taking mates on your solo nav's. It works out a bit cheaper, one? less exam and one less flight test.
I believe, and stand to be corrected, that you will automatically be issued with a PPL on completion of your CPL.
I can assure you, no employer will hold you in prejudice for not having done a PPL, not in my experience so far anyway.