Overtime

So I’m not allowed to have overtime at work.  But this week with more problems from my favorite (I’m being sarcastic) department, I’m over by an hour.  I asked my boss if I could keep it or just leave early.  I was told that we are not allowed to leave early without completing a form to formally request to do so.  (Example: Next Thursday I’m leaving at 1 since we’re leaving for DC and need to get home, drop of the kids, get to the aiport, etc.  Even though I have the following day off and will only be down 2.5 hours for the day, I had to complete a form and submit it for authorization.)  My options for getting rid of my overtime since I won’t be paid for it are to take a longer lunch or come in late.  I’m definitely opting to come in late since Casey’s still on call and can’t meet me for lunch.  This is just so ridiculous.  I told Casey I go to the babysitter for 8 hours a day.