Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I’ve had soo many interviews and most want me to work till 6/7pm, they won’t take me as i have to collect child around 3:30 It gets depressing for me being bored indoors low on money can’t get a job stuck on benefits I’m trying to get her in after school clubs soon But then it’s the all the holidays even if i ge...

Just came back from my 16 weeks consultant appointment and I feel absolutely terrified about everything. They blatantly told me “we wish you have lost a bit more weight before getting pregnant” and that I am likely to bleed to heavily during labor that they will have to induce me at weeks or else I will get C-sectio...

I’m just wondering if it’s worth me taking the new style of pregnancy notes abroad with me? When I was pregnant with my first baby I was given proper paper pregnancy notes that had actual information on them but this time it’s all gone digital and I just literally have a piece of card 🙄 is it even worth taking it…

So I work from home and I have to work upstairs as my LO (2 years old) is downstairs with her grandma whilst I work. We have a 3 bed house which means new baby will be in the room where I currently work, so I’m finding we are having to redesign our bedroom so I actually have somewhere to work 🤣 Is there anyone…

So I have a 1 year old at home and I’m pregnant (yes I know). I understand when my son turned one I need to have the interview but am I expected to get a job? My partner works and I stay at home with our son as that’s always worked for us and tbh I don’t see the point in paying someone else to raise my child. Ha...

Hi everyone, I'm self employed and I've read that I can apply for maternity allowance - it seems straight forward enough( I think?!) but 1. has anyone actually applied for and received it and 2. Did you run into any problems applying for/receiving it? 3. How did you ensure you received the full amount? Many thanks xx

What kind of jobs do you mamas do that fit in well with your little ones? I’m currently a dental nurse but the hours aren’t the best and I know I’ll struggle next year when my little boy starts nursery! Looking for something that will fit in with school/nursery hours but I have no idea what! 🥹 Just want an easier…

What's the best way to save money?

So (sigh) I am currently a stay at home mommy baby girl is 7months and 4 weeks I’m so nervous to put her in daycare (as I was with all of my children) just bad experiences in the neighborhood and also from past childhood trauma I’m seeking a work from home job but I just don’t even know where to start , and I desper...

Any moms take the midwives brew to go into labor with their second baby? I don’t have a C-section schedule because I have no insurance. My obgyn told me if I go farther in my pregnancy it can cause complications. I’m at a loss on what to do.

Hiii, just a mama looking for a work from home job, preferably at night so i can still spend the day with my baby. I dont know where to look or where to even start looking. Not a need, i just want more tattoos lol

Has anyone else been stuck in a ridiculous prescription loophole? I went to the doctor because my piles have become unbearable and she said I need to get hydrocortisone cream from the pharmacy. Pharmacy say I have to have it prescribed because I’m pregnant. GP is saying NHS no longer prescribe treatment for piles be...

Has anyone else lost their mojo when it comes to work post mat leave? It sounds bad but I just don’t care like I used to. I am no longer interested in going above and beyond, but I worry that people can sense it. I still need the job, and I’m worried they may get rid of me because I don’t work like I used to. Am I j...

I am really struggling lately with being positive when it comes to money. We live with my parents right now with our baby and both work full time but still can’t afford our own place. It’s making me feel defeated, I want a childhood home for our family and children but don’t know how to get it. How are some of you a...

I’ve been trying to find work from home jobs but the job market is so horrible right now if anyone has any suggestions that would be amazing !

I’ve been asked by the midwife to fill in the birth plan section on badger notes. What has everyone else included in theirs?

Morning ladies! Can anyone give me some advice as I’m getting conflicting advice 😂 Before we got pregnant we booked to go away for a family friends wedding in Greece. When we fly I’ll be 25 weeks and coming back I’ll be just 26. Does anyone know if I need a F2F with Jet2? I’ve been told no, as I’m travelling…

Hay ladies Can someone point me in the right direction for some cash in hand work Something part time while I'm on maternity leave . I'm happy to do house keeping or pet sitting Just something to help get me by ! I'm based near Croydon south London And Please let me know if there are any ideas that can help ...

So does anyone here do it solo with three kids?? What do you do for work? Who keeps them? I am considering leaving my husband but Im a stay at home mom and i don't even know where to start...

I’m in a very bad situation at the moment I am self employed I used to make 2/3 k a month now I make £200 a month if I’m lucky I am on UC I have no family help as I don’t speak with anyone even her dad (baby is nearly 1) I am being kicked out of my nans house as we haven’t got along in months and need to get pri...