taking PTO on your birthday

I SAW YOUR PTO REQUEST. PERFECT. I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE IT GETS APPROVED. Boss: It's your birthday? Employee: Yes. Boss: You're taking a vacation? Employee: No. Boss: You're traveling somewhere, right? Employee: No. Boss: Why do you need the day off? Employee: Cause it's my birthday. Boss: I don't understand. It's just another Tuesday. Employee: Exactly. I'd rather spend my Tuesday doing something I actually enjoy. Boss: You wanna use PTO today just to celebrate yourself? Employee: Yeah. Maybe I'll sleep in. Maybe I'll go for a hike. Maybe I'll eat an irresponsible amount of cake at 11:00 AM. I haven't decided. Boss: That doesn't seem like a good use of PTO. Employee: To who? Boss: Most people save PTO for emergencies and vacations. Employee: The one day every year that's literally just about me. Why wouldn't I spend it however I want? Boss: I just don't understand taking the day off when you're not really doing anything. Employee: Nobody ever questions their birthdays. But the second you decide to... suddenly everybody has questions. Boss: It's just one day. Employee: Exactly. One day out of 365 days... the company... me. Boss: Just look at... Employee: That's kind of the point. Boss: What do you mean? Employee: I spend my life working so that I can have a career. I have a career so that I can build my life. Boss: If I can't take one day to celebrate being alive, then what am I saving it for?