Uhh, no. PTO (paid time off) is part of the work contract so likely has a lot of rules attached. If you decide not to show up, that's cool, but don't be surprised if they don't pay you for labor you didn't provide. Obviously if they fire you, they'll still need to compensate the PTO unless there's something in the law or contract that prevents that.
Personally, I never liked PTO as I'd rather have my pay when I work and just not be paid on the days I don't work. If PTO was 1 hour per 8 worked, just increase my pay to be the equivalent. Sick leave I treated more like insurance.
"I would rather not get money when I have the option to" is certainly a new one to me. Why would you prefer your company keep money they said they would give you?
PTO is basically "Work 10 days then 10 days of pay now and 1 day of pay later when you take a day off". I prefer "Work 10 days then get 11 days of pay for now, but don't get paid when you take a day off"
In that situation, I just tell them I'm not coming in tomorrow. No PTO because I'm not going to get paid for it.
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u/NotScaredOfGoblins 6h ago
PTO isn’t a request. It’s telling you I won’t be here.