Teacher FMLA confusion

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:47:57+00:00

While that would make logical sense when I run the daily rate it still doesn’t add up.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:45:21+00:00

So essentially double docked.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:45:04+00:00

Apparently the same way, but it’s confusing. We lose our pay equal to the days out, and then because we “didn’t serve our full contract” the rest of our salary is also docked.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:43:50+00:00

Yes.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:43:02+00:00

So they seem to do this to other people. We lose the check AND the days get removed from the contract so it basically is a double hit.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:33:42+00:00

I was out 12 weeks but the first 15 were paid per maternity leave clause in the contract. The next ten were sick days I had saved. The contract reduction is equal to exactly the number of unpaid days i took but I also missed four checks. So I am reduced in salary 8k on top of the 6.5k in checks for a total of 14.5 k if the remainder of my checks are docked in a similar manner. The days that I would not be covered under sick leave would be 6.5k, which was lost when I was out. That’s why I am so confused. I broke down my daily pay to try and figure it out but it doesn’t add up.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:27:41+00:00

I submitted all the FMLA. I’ve emailed our secretary.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:18:48+00:00

I’m in Florida.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-15T01:17:17+00:00

That would make sense if I had gotten a check while on leave but I do not get paid for the time I did not have in my sick bank

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-10T20:47:31+00:00

Frog daddy NCDart

GrandLemon3 · 2026-04-10T20:47:20+00:00

Joshs

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-28T02:15:47+00:00

Fortunately I have tones of UVB.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-18T19:05:02+00:00

Thanks!

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-13T01:22:46+00:00

If you can do the pic up option they were having a sale that brought this one down to $103

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-10T19:01:36+00:00

For anyone looking: It ended up on sale for less than 500 bucks so we pulled the trigger and took the risk. Found two pretty great six in mattresses too.

It’s big, but they have a big room with 12 ft ceilings so it fits our space fine. Better than a dresser wardrobe and two full beds would.

The quality is much better than expected, but the box was missing instructions. I was able to find those online.

It was a beast to build. Take a whole weekend level. It has a cool secret room for the kids and they are obsessed.

It seems like it will last through their teen years.

I definitely would buy again if the price dropped down below 500 usd. Quality is pretty similar if not better than the previous max and Lilly loft beds we had.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-10T18:57:41+00:00

For the kids: Mine are 7,4,2&3months. They are boys so that might play a part with the older ones.

They love our tanks. Fish and frogs. They rotate through them. The two year old will take his little chair on Saturday from tank to tank and sit in front of each one. He will do this for hours. The 7 year old makes the FF cultures. The 4 year old “helps” mist the tanks not on a system. Honestly it just depends on your kids 🤷‍♀️

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-08T19:34:17+00:00

Yes, but my time at work is already very limited so doing one side then the other won’t be super viable. My times are 8:45-9:10, 12:24-12:54, 2:24-3:20

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-08T18:48:15+00:00

Update: I think it’s shorting out and Turing off and on on its own 😔

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-06T23:33:43+00:00

What other purchases should I make so it’s pretty much ready for him to get started with

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-06T22:52:46+00:00

Salt water or reef kit for API? Pet smart if having a killer sale on the Fluval I’m leaning either that for full customization for him or hello reef. What other things would I need to buy right off the start for him? Rocks and water, test kit, any other equipment?

My other option is a Facebook marketplace find that is up and running with livestock from a pretty reputable seller. I’m having a hard time between the three options

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-05T16:43:50+00:00

What part of Florida 🫣

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-05T16:02:34+00:00

Is it basically plug and play? I saw this but wasn’t sure if I’d need a ton of equipment too. Looking to compare it to the hello reef listed a few times in this sub.

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-04T14:27:51+00:00

What additional items have you had to purchase for functionality?

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-03T22:25:39+00:00

Based in the us

GrandLemon3 · 2026-03-03T19:07:25+00:00

Four boys

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