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Any mommas doing online work? If so what are legit companies that are hiring

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Job hunting as a mum

I’m so tired of applying for jobs and not getting anything back I have been looking since July I just want a part time job 3 days a week I was made redundant while on maternity leave , It's like there's no hope for new mums to actually enter into the workforce it’s overwhelming. I used to work as a customer service...

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Barclays

Is anyone else experiencing what’s going on with Barclays Bank right now? I can’t believe it!!! I was sent two payments one from a business account and one from a personal account and both haven’t come into my account. Does anyone know when the problem is likely to be fixed? And what will happen when fixed?

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Any design minded mamas on here ?

We’re 🤞🏻🤞🏻 buying our first home and I’m getting a little to excited even though we’re only just reserving the property 😅 I’m not designer but this sort of things what I tend to do on the side more out of boredom than anything so thought I’d give it ago on a very rough layout of the home we’re 🤞🏻🤞🏻 buying .…

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Maternity pay

Don’t suppose anyone works for the nhs part time ? I’m due to go on maternity leave soon and wondered what the maternity pay is like? I have been working for them for 3 years so I believe I get occupational maternity pay. Can someone explain to me if possible. Thank you

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What do you think would be a fair way to split Tax credit?

I do the taxes for myself and my (soon to be Ex-) husband. I am claimed as a dependant because I'm disabled. Because of the disability tax credit, he gets quite a bit extra refunded. Though the statements never tell us how much is from what. Since the disability tax credit is meant for supporting me, we tend to sp...

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Doss anyone have any idea of what I can do as a job?

I ve been signed off for a month.i hate my job.I had had enough.I want ti use that time to think if things I can do around my daughter.What can I do to make some money? Maybe form home?

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Returning to work

The anxiety I feel about going back to work is making me sick. I just need some validation that everything will be okay and it’s manageable to have time with baby and work.

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First time pregnant advice please

Just found out I’m pregnant, I am 11dpo. Do I need to contact my GP or is there a separate maternity service to contact? Should I wait until 14dpo before contacting them? Any advice of the process will be appreciated, I want to surprise family/friends so I can’t ask them

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Part time

So I’m planning to reduce my five days a week work to four And want to ask for a Thursday off ( as it’s busy in the office and the nursery ) but husband is saying the logic is to request Friday off Which one would you suggest

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Side hustle

Any ideas on how to make extra money online?

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Returning to work- nursery tax relief

Hello fellow teachers Complicated question- I’m doing SPL and my little girl is due to go to nursery June 2nd. I am due back to work on 22nd May (beg of the school holidays). Looking at the tax free childcare account guidelines you need to be back at work 31 days prior to get your code meaning my little girl won’t...

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Birth Plans

I’m due with my first at the end of February and I feel behind on everything including making a birth plan. I’m not even sure where to start. Are there recommended templates? Any advice welcome!

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Can someone help me to make a decision? About work?

I hate my job,I can't get there on time and get back for my daughter...I fell ill thinking about it..I hate it all...what do i do? If I leave will I be able to claim something? I have applied for another job...but I feel so anxious nor sure if I will be able to get through an interview..I m so stuck!

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Extra money on Maternity Leave

I'm guessing I'm not the only one.. but does anyone have any suggestions about making extra money while on Maternity Leave??

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New Job

Hey guys! So I’ve got a new job recently and I’m going from part time to full time. I’m putting my baby in a nursery when I start. The job is subject to a DBS check so I obviously have to wait for that to go through before I can officially start. I just need some guidance really about start dates etc. I don’t w...

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Question:

When did you or when will you tell their employer?

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SAHM jobs

Any suggestions of anything I can do on my free time to make income. I have a 4 month old that needs a lot of attention and I do not want to be stuck on my computer. Please any suggestions on how I can make money 😅

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About to go in to a work meeting to ask for a pay-rise. Please wish me luck!

I’m struggling out here

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Suggestions?

Hello mommas, I’m looking to get a remote job. I’ve been looking into medical coding or data entry. I want a remote job that lets me work on my own time/ around baby’s schedule when he gets here in June. Do these jobs allow that or is there something else you recommend? I have no previous experience but am willing t...

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