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Trying to gauge at what point I should say something, im expected to do some travelling in a few weeks time and considering to tell them earlier than I would have planned to make sure I can get out of it.

Why have they told me we can’t have the 15 hours until next term which is in April even though I’ve paid the deposit and I’ve got the code already? I go back to work next week and LO is over 9 months so he should be eligible right? Are they allowed to do this?

Has anyone gotten hired at a job while obviously pregnant? I'm 18 weeks and can't hide it unless I wore a hoodie or oversized sweater. I like my job I'm fairly new but it's hard on my body

Hi I’m planning to return to work from April mid , but my Maternity pay from the government (DWP) is till March 10th. I’m not entitled to the company pay so it’s only from the government end I’m getting paid till March 10th. I completely have no clue or rules in uk. Could u please guide me : 1) Do I need to pay any...

For those who work part time (I work 3 days a week, have my children at home with me the other 2) when do you do things like dentist appointments, do you do those on your days off or during work hours?

I’m a FTM and so confused at what I might be able to claim and what is what! I’m looking at whether I’m entitled to claim for the sure start maternity grant because I believe I’ll be entitled to working tax credit as my husband and I both work full time. Look at the government website it says they’re stopping work...

If you went on maternity leave towards the beginning ish of the tax year, did you get tax back at the end of the financial year? I will be paid over the £12500 allowance during the 52week I will be off but I’m wondering if I will get any tax back next year as I start Mat leave in May.

does anyone use bibs dummies? would you recommend?

I just saw that I am meant to have one, is it for me or the baby? Is it with a GP? What is it for?

What travel insurance is best for travelling during pregnancy? I’ll be towards the end of my second trimester

Hey girls So I need some advice. I work 30 hours a week, me & partner have decided to break up after a few years of trying to make things work. We own a house and ideally I want to buy him out. However due to not working full time & pro rata salary being approx 27K, I’m worried this might not be an option. I have 2...

Can anyone help me how to find a care home jobs ?? Please I have no idea and I don’t know anyone.

Is this safe for pregnancy I don’t have an Obgyn yet

Hey girls! Is anyone self employed and can tell me what/if we’re entitled to anything and how much you got? Xx

If I were to hand my notice in before my 9 months of maternity leave was up (paid) would I still be entitled to the last bit of maternity pay? Context I have 9 months paid maternity and 3 months unpaid.

Hey ladies! Does anyone know what jobs you can do but stay at home with your little one?

Would you happily go back to the office full time if you had to? Or would you prefer to stay in a role that offers wfh?

Happy Saturday everyone. I just wanted to ask a few questions 1. What maternity packages do people get offered from their employers? 2. How much do people typically look to save for their maternity leave? 3. How long do most people plan to take off work? Thanks so much!

When I was on maternity leave the first month where it’s 90% I got just over a grand but someone I work with (we do the exact same job) is getting £1500 for the first month. That’s so unfair how we literally do the same job, she doesn’t have any other roles just the same as me yet get more in her first month

Hey mamas ! I’m looking for a remote job! I’ve applied to so many on indeed and LinkedIn and haven’t got any answers . I’m a single ebf mama who has had to quit her job because they would never accept my maternity leave at the time and now it’s time for me to start working but unable to find something. I would go ba...