I mean they’re right. I mean what were you thinking? You won’t get paid and you’re going to lose your job like that! Your job is something you’re not supposed to play around with and you took a really huge risk of taking off. I mean they may be OK with it but it’s still a huge risk you took. your best friend has a point to when it was a stupid thing you did. I mean you do need stuff you need to get right? It doesn’t even matter if you get PTO. You still have to do your job and if you get fired that’s your fault.

Don’t make your employer a priority. They don’t see you as one.

don't feel guilty at all, if the people are okay with you taking pto then it's fine, I felt guilty taking one day off at my work lol... why are people freaking out in the comments when time off was approved, sometimes you need time off to relax as well

This should not be an issue and you should not jump through hoops for an employer at the expense of your own health, mental or physical.

Nobody goes to their deathbed whiching they went to more meetings or worked more overtime hours.

A job is a thing you do so you can afford to live. It should not be your life.

I personally decided not to read down thru the crux of your dilemma. IF, in your estimation, despite your occupation and it's regulations, YOU personally feel that, you need a certain amount of time off to address personal issue, the time you request off is valid. You have a job....but it is NOT the totality of your life is other, more important things intervene. You get to decide that which is valid, and that which is not. Pretty straighforward. What you DO need to understand are the consequences for those actions. If you're not prepared to deal with that, talk to your supervisor.

Wow seriously?! You just took off like that?! What the hell were you thinking? Of course it is a HUGE risk!! Your dad, brothers and your best friend are right. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. That WAS a huge risk you took and that can really effect your job. If they told you it would effect your classroom, why did you decided to go? I mean you should have said NO. No you can’t go! I mean that is NOTHING to play around with. Your best friend is right. That was a very stupid choice you made and you SHOULD feel guilty.

Wow! What's done is done. I hope you will enjoy your trip instead of having it ruined by guilt!
You used a benefit that you were entitled to and when you get back you are going to be demonstrating what a great and reliable worker you are, right? Quite a while before you will use another PTO day, right? Chill.

You are entitled to that pto

They're right. Job comes first. Don't play around with your job. Job provides income which is necessary for getting whatever you need. Dead serious by the way.

PTO = Prepare The Others

PTO is there to be used