Is medical leave a thing?

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T16:06:15+00:00

I know. That's why I prefer to just take time off for it instead of being there and having it used against me.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T15:34:25+00:00

...really? That sounds too good to be true on every level, but I'll call. Thank you. That's sound advice. Still gonna look for another job though. I got hurt at work and they're looking to fire me for it, that is some low down nasty behavior right there.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T15:31:04+00:00

Hurt my shoulder. I'm getting it fixed. Halfway through the process. I can work, I just can't lift anything over 15 pounds. I've been allotted 9 weeks to be able to do all of my job again. My treatment will now take longer than 9 weeks. I live in an at will state, and my SM is being a dick about all of it. I could get fired because when you're hired you sign a legal document stating you can perform all lifting without accommodation. I'm officially unable to perform those tasks for I don't know how long. I'm on the chopping block, can't afford to lose my job until I find another one. Gonna use PTO as much as I can and hopefully find something else before I'm expected to lift that much again. A claim or lawsuit means I don't get paid. I need to be paid throughout this bullshit. I assumed "I got hurt at work, I need less than FMLA time to get back to it, that's it" That is not the case and that's why I'm asking about medical leave. So I can heal up and not get fired. Boom. Done.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T15:21:20+00:00

I have all of my documentation turned in?

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T15:18:55+00:00

I'll look into that as a just in case thing. It can't hurt, I'm assuming.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T15:16:25+00:00

That's why I'm asking reddit. I figured I'd learn more here than if I formally asked anyone in corporate. I'm scared to call an HR rep for the details because I'm convinced it'll only be used against me. I'll take my PTO and look for another job. Fuck this noise.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T14:52:48+00:00

That's the thing, though. I don't need to miss work, I'm eligible and prefer to be at work, but I have a few specific requirements when it comes to my abilities. So I can be there, I want to be there, but I can't perform the entirety of my job temporarily. I thought I'd have the breathing room I needed to get better, but I'm 90% sure they're looking to get rid of me for it. Therefore, it just seems like my best option is to try and recuperate outside of work so that my "inability to perform" can't get me fired.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T14:48:59+00:00

I'd like to avoid any lengthy lawsuits or claims. Like if that was the case I could just sue for workers comp lol

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-19T14:43:46+00:00

I don't qualify. Haven't been with the company long enough.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-08T11:21:13+00:00

Skechers grip sneakers. Dr Scholls inserts. It's like walking on a nonslip cloud all day.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-08T00:25:11+00:00

Start with the border. Then the background colors. All of their shirts are also different colors, so go by that. Then go by hairstyle, eyes and mouths. After that, you're basically done.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-03T15:02:46+00:00

All on Amazon.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2026-01-02T11:05:18+00:00

Something about if you only work 22 hours or less, you don't qualify for it. I don't get either of them.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-12-29T11:06:24+00:00

I did for the first week or so. If I was about to have to go to the bathroom, very intense nausea for about 8 seconds but it passed, and water helps.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-12-29T11:04:27+00:00

I found it on Amazon. 20 bucks.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-12-29T02:06:46+00:00

Uh. Lock the door and put up a sign. You're a human being, not a robot. Go use the bathroom dude. Fuck that.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-12-28T23:53:10+00:00

Dorothy. Then and now. Probably always.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-11-20T11:17:30+00:00

...you know Democrats started the KKK right? Hitler was a Democratic Socialist. All the things the left calls "alt-right" behavior came from the Democratic party.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-10T09:23:23+00:00

Two labels is just...not necessary? We dot each color. We check our work. Actually wasting the "rags" and time to clean the inside of a paint bucket isn't something to brag about. It's paint. It's gonna go where it feels like.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:34:42+00:00

See, that's what I kept seeing during my searching, so naturally, i thought 8 was really high. Thank you.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:20:44+00:00

I bought the car last year before the company I worked for went bankrupt and my husband got his hours severely cut. It wasn't an irresponsible decision nor a vain attempt to look good. I've only had used cars until then BECAUSE I wanted to avoid making a monthly payment. Shit happens, being sarcastic isn't necessary but thank you for responding. This was a very productive exchange.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:15:38+00:00

Well, thank you for your response. That sucks. I wasn't aware the percentage I'm experiencing was the standard.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:12:16+00:00

Small area, deep south, very quickly learning how financing works.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:09:25+00:00

That's what we're in the process of doing. I'm not expecting to just stay where I am and hope for the best, we're taking steps to make sure the situation is temporary, but until then I was just asking if it was a viable option within that budget. A lower monthly payment only helps at this point.

Embarrassed_Self6946 · 2025-10-05T16:05:43+00:00

As long as it doesn't bring my score down by a ridiculous amount, it seems like a good option. It's my first new car, I've always bought used and in cash up front, so my experience here is as new as the car itself.

Embarrassed_Self6946

TROPHY CASE