> From: "Noelle" <http://dummy.us.eu.org/Noelleg> > Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:57:25 -0700 > > No, the whole point is they want people here to code, tis not a matter > of PTO. It's office politics crap. Well, I think you should say that, since this is one of the few opportunities that you'll get to earn CE points, you'll be taking time off during that time to attend the conference. If they refuse, suggest that they fire you. Then, at least, you'd get unemployment. If they refuse to fire you on the spot, go to the conference anyway and maybe they'll fire you, then.