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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/executive1258 on 2025-06-14 18:56:02+00:00.
I’m sitting at home now wondering if they will figure this out. I have 81 hours of PTO on the books, on Friday’s I teach a class on first aid and CPR. I’m the only one who is trained and certified to teach this class for the company I worked for. On a Friday, after teaching the class I’d left work with only an hour left in my day. I went to the hospital and found out, I suffered a heart attack. I’m back at work on Tuesday morning as I only work Tuesday through Friday. I was reading the PTO policy and noticed if you voluntarily terminate your employment with the company you’ll lose your PTO. no chance of a cash in or buy out.
Being the guy who follows the rules, I put in for 80 hours of PTO to recover from my heart attack. My boss was super upset about the amount of time I’ll be off because I will not be there to cover his vacation. I went to HR and filed this as FMLA medical requirement before telling my boss. During my time off I’ve been bombarded with numerous telephone calls, asking me why I’m not answering my emails. I told my boss I get paid to read emails and I am on PTO so please let me rest and recuperate and I’ll see you when I get back. An old colleague of mine reached out and asked me if I would like to come teach at their corporation. The pay is about 35% more than what I’m currently making and I really liked working for this individual. I filled out an application and when they ask for the start date, I gave the date as two days after my PTO ends.
Today is my last day of PTO, in the morning I’ll give them notice of my lady day of work which will be end of business Sunday. (Asked to work) AITAH for caring about myself first before the company I work for? I know I will not give them a two week notice, as I’ve been with this company for five years, and have seen many people leave and get screwed over by this company with or without a two week notice.
I only wish my co workers well after my departure.