Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I don’t want to return to work in the NHS after maternity how does this work if I was to find a new job like how much do you pay back? Does it come of future payslips? How much is it a month? Etc etc any information be helpful I’m as HCA . Photo so don’t get lost 🤍

Does anyone know of any work from home jobs? Part time preferably. So I can work around my 3 kids.

Transitioning back from the maternity leave newborn bubble … Looking to connect with other working from home moms of little ones. How are we doing, ya’ll? Are we actually getting anything done? (If so, how?) (Baby girl’s not even mobile yet and I have no idea how I’m supposed to keep doing this.. trying to stay po...

Hi Ladies, So I due to go back to work soon. I’m a little confused about KIT days. I understand what it is, but I also have annual leave left. So I wanted to know it if was possible to take my annual leave first, then use my 10 kit days once a week. So for example every Monday, does this mean, Tuesday-Friday I’m ju...

Hi Mums, How is everyone feeling going back to work. My baby is going to be 9 months next week. I work in a nursery, and I came back to work for 5 hours using my kit days. I feel terrible there and I am very sad. My mind is playing with me. I'm taking care of children, but someone else is with my own, and I feel ter...

Please can someone explain the 15/30 free hours of childcare to me😂 I am confused whether or not we will be eligible…my partner works and I am about to start getting maternity allowance, would we be entitled too the 15 hours or not? I have worked in the past year, but had to leave in December as we relocated and it…

I'm due to go on Maternity Leave in May, but I'm only entitled to MA not SMP. I currently get my wage topped up by UC and was wondering whether it was worth applying for MA or just getting UC instead? As I'm aware maternity allowance is taken into consideration with UC, so don't know if its worth it in the long run.

In serious need of a remote job that doesn’t require answering phones. I want to get back to being at home full time with my babies

I will be telling my work about my pregnancy next week. Should I be telling my manager, HR or both? I'm telling them due to severe sickness and exhaustion, I've also been put at risk for redundancy therefore think I need to tell work much earlier than I had initially planned. Thanks!

I am currently claiming maternity allowance as I did not qualify for SMP for not working at my job long enough. I have tried to claim UC but was told my maternity allowance is too high and counteracts out my UC. I have also tried to apply for the sure start maternity grant but was told I am not entitled as I do not ...

If my maternity leave started on Tuesday 9th July 2024 would my first day back in the office be Wednesday 9th July 2025 or Thursday 10th July 2025?

Hi, my partner and I are thinking of having a second baby and I’m a bit confused about paid parental leave. I didn’t get it with my first as I wasn’t a permanent resident (from UK) I’m now a citizen. I work casually part time (about 15 hours per week) and also have a sole trader job from home earning around $200 pe...

Has anyone applied for the maternity grant? I currently work full time and will be going on maternity leave in May. I don’t claim any benefits currently but have been told that if wanted that extra help with money there’s a couple of things I can apply for. I’m absolutely clueless in this sort of stuff so can anyone...

Hi, I am looking for some advice from current teachers, experienced teachers and trainee teachers about what it’s like to be in the profession. A little bit about me, mum of 2 , a degree in Biomedical Sciences. I am turning 30 this year and I feel so lost in terms of what I wanna do career wise. It’s time for me ...

Has anyone travelled with Ryanair beyond 28 weeks of pregnancy? Did they accept a fit-to-fly letter from your GP, or did you need to print and have their specific form completed by your doctor?

Does anyone know if you need to return to work for a certain amount of time to qualify for a second paid maternity leave?

Having anxiety about putting my baby into childcare, anyone know any remote jobs hiring??

As a first time mom I’m not sure how to decide what I want on my birth plan. Right now all my plan is I know what hospital I’m delivering at and who I want in the room, what else should I be planning/ how do I plan for things when I don’t know what to expect? Like pain management? Any tips from people who have given...

My ex is alleging it's a fixed part of his contract, though I've worked in companies where this is always optional. Or is it an excuse not to increase child support?

Hey ya’ll! I’m currently on temporary leave with my current employer due to not enough work. But it’s starting to feel more permanent than temporary as it’s been a few months now. Does anyone know of any remote positions available?! Thank you! 🙏🏼