I get occurrences from my company every time I miss work unless the reason is covered by FMLA. Three occurrences are a write up and the 5th is a review of employment status. They have currently quit approving PTO so I will be "going home to care for my sick kid" on Tuesday as I have a job interview. I have never lied to get out of work before and it kills me, but I feel I have no choice. I'm salaried and putting in 54-58 hours a week and management is still complaining that I'm behind (because we are running at half staff due to poor management) and they want more out of me. In addition they are starting disciplinary measures as a result of my leaving work undone. I guess they're trying to scare me into putting in more work, but I refuse. I couldn't if I wanted to, I have kids to care for and a brain that is mush.