Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi all ! I am 12 weeks pregnant and me and partner been thinking for me to take on a job part time as we are beginning to struggle financially specially with our 2nd baby on the way as well as a lot of spending we have on some things next year( also we are not eligible for any benefits) . we’ve had to move to pr...

Hello mamas, if you work from home what is it that you do? And are your companies hiring? I’m this economy it may be nice to see what options are out there for us!

Any moms work from home? In what field? I had to leave my job due to my son who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Im trying to stay positive even though I feel so lost.

I have no time for anything. I am scared for the next year because of the huge deadlines I have ahead of me. I am afraid that my daughter will love me less and less because I can only be with her for a very few hours a day. Any other mom here who works full-time?

For moms who do you some serious stuff in your homes, walls, decor, Lighting etc.. what are the essential tools on top of drill hammer leveler wood cutter electric stapler etc? I need to build my toolkit and is love to hear the things you absolutely love to own

I have appointments for my daughters eyes and I don’t have a working phone I don’t know how to come up with $400 for my phone bill im a stay at home mom at the moment until a job will work with my schedule since I have therapy and can’t stand for a long period of time and doctors appointments for my daughter every 3...

Hi, I am currently 'sitting out of attendance' at Uni, meaning that I have my dissertation to write by May 2025 as my baby was born 3 days before it was due in this year 🙃 I was wanting to apply for universal credit as my money isn't too great, but I know that students don't qualify. Would I still be considered…

Anyone know how this tax works, with most of us coming from maternity leave and being on 0 salary for some time and going back lets say part time, there will be very little salary above the tax treshold for the tax year till April. Does anyone know, should this be accounted for already in the salary that we receive ...

Hello lovely Momas to be, just wondering about the UK maternity policy. It's very different and employers pay mainly SMP with no enhanced maternity pay. How long do you think is good for taking maternity leave 6 months, 9months or 12 months ?

I am looking for some ideas on how to make a little extra money whilst on Maternity Leave. My partner has just started as an apprentice Firefighter so taken a significant pay cut, and with my company only offering SMP we have agreed the maximum I can financially take off from work is 5 months, and that will still ...

I’m intrigued to know what everyone does and finding some inspiration. We are going through some financial stress at the moment. My partner’s business isn’t making much profit and I hate my job that I plan to not go back but need to find something else. I feel so sick at the thought of money.

Hi mummas, need some advice. I get £652 a month from universal credit that’s with my allowance and baby’s allowance. This barely stretches for the month with bills and expenditure. Is there something I don’t know?!! Should I be getting more ?

Anyone else feel guilty almost like they shouldn’t be taking a day off because of pregnancy related pains/problems?

When is everyone starting maternity leave? I’m worried I’m going off too early and will have nothing to do, but at the time of booking I felt so tired and done with work. (Finishing next Friday)

I’m 24 weeks pregnant currently and travel quite a bit for work within the U.K. I have had an opportunity come up to attend a work conference but if I did I would be 34 weeks pregnant at the time and have to travel from South Yorkshire to London. First time being pregnant and I’m questioning whether I would be fit ...

Hey guys I would really like to take my placenta home, I’ve found a website called Placenta Practice and they offer encapsulation and also a collection box to take it home in. The only concern I have is I am not sure what to do with it exactly, I wouldn’t mind the encapsulation but it’s very expensive and I want to ...

Did you guys get a hospital bill? Was it in the mail or at the hospital? My son was born in California and I had medical at the time. My medical covered all my OB visits while pregnant and I delivered at a hospital that was a sister hospital to my Dr office that they said I should go to. So I’m hoping it was just co...

Hello . I’m currently in a difficult time . My baby’s father is not supportive at all and I am thinking of leaving and getting my own place . I have a 4 month old and my family is not in the country to support . Can someone please help me with work from home ideas

How long did it take to hear back regarding child benefits? I checked today the status of my claim I made at the start of September and it says I can expect a response in December. Is this for real, the timeline is ridiculous. Are they going to pay me back for all the months since my baby was born or only three mon...

Does anyone know how much to expect as a band 5 re back pay? I’ve been on mat leave since March 2024… I’m hoping it’s decent but I’m also preparing for possibility that it’s next to nothing 🥲