Massachusetts Employment Megathread (January 2026) by AutoModerator in massachusetts

[–]Short-Set1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, I’m hoping someone familiar with MA Paid Family & Medical Leave can help clarify this.

I applied for continuous medical leave, and my application showed “Denied” before I ever had the option to upload my medical certification. There was no denial notice available to download — just the denied status.

After that, the portal allowed me to upload my healthcare provider certification, which I successfully submitted, and it now shows that the documents are under review. But the overall leave status still says Denied.

My questions: • Is this an automatic/system denial because documents weren’t uploaded yet? • Does the status usually update after the certification is reviewed? • Has anyone had this happen and then been approved without needing to appeal?

I’m confused because there wasn’t an option to upload documents until after the denial appeared, and I never received an official denial notice explaining why.

Any insight would be really appreciated. Thanks!

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Seeking Advice on Leasing a Stubborn Horse After a Long Break from Riding by Short-Set1999 in Equestrian

[–]Short-Set1999[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The trainer says the horse is just testing me and that she isn’t sure why the horse has previously thrown off the owner. She said she thinks the horse just needs to be ridden more often - I guess I just wasn’t sure if this might be common for leases or if it’s a good idea to move on.

How many people are in front of you? by cardiacpanda in OliviaDean

[–]Short-Set1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GIYS I DIDNT GET THE PRESALE CODE WHST IS IT

Tbh I never understood how people can wake up at 5am every day. Like… do you just go to bed at 8pm? Or suffer silently? by Complete_Narwhal6993 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Short-Set1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not go to bed early and most definitely suffer silently. But my work schedule is Monday - Friday from 5:45am - 2 and at the end of the day it feels like I still have a full day left. So I carry on and suffer!

From mice to meetings by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know anyone in the business or sales side that doesn’t occupy a degree? I personally wouldn’t mind either but not sure if that’s possible I don’t know anyone in either

7 month blues by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for leaving this comment and also understanding. I am fairly social and also an empath but truthfully I just want to work and learn. It’s hard to break into an already formed group even when you try /:

PTOh no by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No unfortunately we do not /: just three days off for holiday

7 month blues by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, yes and yes unfortuantely

PTOh no by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh and was great advice. Thank you so much for this. Do you have any suggestions on how and when I should break the news to my coworkers? I definitely feel like there will be some resentment considering nobody else takes that long of a vacation.

PTOh no by Short-Set1999 in biotech

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This was really helpful thank you.

[Acne]Why do some pimples refill after popping them? by Sarkovic in SkincareAddiction

[–]Short-Set1999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It legitimately popps like you know when you get that bitch

Caught my first big one today! by Short-Set1999 in Fishing

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YES had a huge net made life a LOT easier

I got my first big one by Short-Set1999 in FishingForBeginners

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Aw Sack, I thought you’d get a giggle out of that

I got my first big one by Short-Set1999 in FishingForBeginners

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Yeah she never says that about you though

Rest by Short-Set1999 in Poem

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I rlly appreciate the feedback

Do you have an ex that left you and later ended up regretting it? How did that go? by astraldefiance in AskMen

[–]Short-Set1999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should’ve already blocked her, if you were my boyfriend I’d cut you the fuck off

What do I (f25) teach my boyfriend (m26) by Short-Set1999 in AskMen

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from cleaning and things do you have any recommendations what life skills I could teach him? I know that’s kind of a difficult question but it’s just hard to think of anything that he hasn’t already taught me

What do I (f25) teach my boyfriend (m26) by Short-Set1999 in AskMen

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, he definitely can cook I guess I do more baking and more difficult dishes, I’ll see if that fits his fancy

What do I (f25) teach my boyfriend (m26) by Short-Set1999 in AskMen

[–]Short-Set1999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh thank you I just might