Recent comments in /f/massachusetts

AnyRound5042 t1_j6xo0e2 wrote

We're talking about what's already an area covering over 4 million people. If you want to grow that, with Boston serving as a hub, imagine the traffic with 6 or 8 million people all trying to drive into then out of the city at the same time every day. Let alone getting to the other places without a car

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XoeDanger t1_j6xjmip wrote

Sounds like the driving school failed you, and you should ask for a refund.

If they are able to prove that they did in fact teach you correctly, then it sounds like you were correctly failed and just need to keep studying and practicing.

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Past-Adhesiveness150 t1_j6xicye wrote

So it's a point system. They normally don't fail you for just one thing. Driving classes are not mandatory by the way. Some people absolutely need them though.

How many times you've taken the driving test because a lot of people don't pass it the 1st time.

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CardiologistTimely39 t1_j6xcu0q wrote

I don’t know this for sure but here’s my best guess based on some personal experience and quick google searches:

  • MA state law requires employer to allow Parental Leave which is unpaid and lasts minimum 8 weeks. Wife will be eligible if she’s worked there more than 3 months. She needs to notify HR at least 2 weeks prior to absence.
  • If her employer does not offer her paid maternity leave (which you’re saying is the case), she should apply for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML). This is a state program that is different then FMLA (which is a federal program she probably is ineligible for since working less than 12 months).

If HR gives her a hard time about taking leave, you can post on r/legaladvice and you may get more help.

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drjoker83 t1_j6wyn3r wrote

Mass health best bet but they suck. And it don’t matter what health insurance provider you go for it will automatically redirect you to mass health. So like say if you want blue cross it will redirect you to blue cross blue shield mass health. So it be mass health anyway

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JJ2o2o OP t1_j6wxkqf wrote

I may have to take the suggestions here and do a combination pączki search and test of MA's EV charging infrastructure (the Globe did a bit on this with donuts). And then figure out a way to burn all those calories.

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FPL712 t1_j6wu84l wrote

Hi OP-

Funny, I’m going through this exact scenario now. I had a hip replacement and applied for FMLA, which was subsequently denied bc I am with my current employer less than a year (by a few days, lol). We use a third party to help with these benefits and they opened an ADA case for me, which I believe will have the same effect, basically holding my job. Inquire into that for the Fed aspect and definitely apply for the PFML. I’ve been told the Massachusetts portion is difficult to get approved but there’s no downside, imo.

Good luck.

FPL

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