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Sorry to ask on here! I just get really confused with things like this

HI everyone. I was going to apply for child maintenance and I’m really confused. He’s self employed. He says he’s had no work recently (okay I’ve heard that excuse for a year) I know last year he applied for uc and had to supply earning info to UC each month. If UC gave him any money at all that month is it true tha...

Hi girls, question to those full time working Mamas who went back to working full time after Maternity leave…how much did you spend per month on childcare costs and for how many years, to be able continuing doing your full time role ? Thank you

What is everyone doing to earn extra income while on maternity leave?

I’m due my second baby in April and have just recently had to leave my job, I’ve heard you can still apply for maternity pay as long as you worked for so long before baby is due, is this right ?

Stupid question, but just got my first payslip with full SMP, but it’s got a deduction of 46.20 for PAYE. Which they’ve added to my net pay to make it higher than the 736. Am i or my company being stupid and I’ll have to pay it back? Or shall I just be thankful if I get that higher amount on Friday when paid ?

I resigned from my high demanding job right before a week before I found out I was pregnant. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any sort of payment mothers can get to assist with after baby is born? Seeing as I cannot get mat leave from work anymore.

I googled the average but I just feel like it’s inaccurate lol

What hours does your partner work and how does he help out with the house/children? Out of curiosity and also because I need to know I’m not going mad for asking him to help out more 🫣

When I returned to work I dropped my hours right down, however since I’ve returned to work they are insisting everyone works one late night (until 9 or 10pm) a week. This isn’t actually stated anywhere in any company policies, it’s very vague and says “you may be required to change hours to suit business needs”, doe...

Hey, a maternity pay question... I am currently considering a second child however am over cautious of finances. Myself and my husband both work full time and the finances need to work for us before we try. I've read my company family leave policy and under maternity leave it says the following: 13 weeks full pay 13...

I got hired for flowers foods subsidiaries. I’m now scared someone is impersonating them. I seen the posting on LinkedIn in the description it said to email the application with your resume to the email provided. I did and I got hired they said they’re sending me a check to get a work computer and pay for training i...

Does anyone know of any work from home jobs that provide equipment?

Hi everyone, I know there have been several posts about this, but I just need some tips, PLEASE! How is everyone dealing with going back to work? I cry just thinking about it! I had to leave my old job because we bought a home and moved. So, instead of working 3p-1130p, I'll be working 7p-730a---2 nights a week and...

I’m currently on maternity leave and my doctor is having weekly check ins with me and so far she wants to keep me off but can only extend my time off by every two weeks(not sure why). Is it okay to ask my doctor for longer time off? I just don’t want to overstep any boundaries. I’m going through a lot right now and ...

So I’m currently pregnant and we’re planning on moving states in a couple months I was wondering should I still see an ob now or wait till I move?

Good morning, anyone here work in tech? Im a nurse and looking to switch careers. Trying to see how i can get my foot in the door

So I’m 31+2 weeks and recently sent off the maternity grant, how long roughly does it take to go through?

Hey guys, I’m 14 weeks pregnant and going to be a first-time mum. I’ll also be doing this as a single mum, which is exciting but also a little overwhelming. My current job is quite demanding, and I’m looking for a work-from-home role to better balance everything. I’ve been trying to find something on my own but hav...

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