Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi all! As we are all approaching/in the 3-4 month mark…is anyone starting to become conscious that there is only a few more months of mat leave? I am not due back until September but that does not seem that far away and I am in no way shape or form ready to leave my little girl for 3 days a week 🥺 I am really…

So I am trying to apply for maternity allowance as I can't get maternity from my work I need them to sign a smp1 form to say they cant pay it so I can apply for the standard maternity. I've asked them 5-6 times already and they keep saying ok will sort it today but still never do. What can I do. ?

I've still got a little while left on mat leave but return to work is constantly on my mind. Only going back 2 days a week. Will be tight financially but want to make the most of my little one while she's still little 🥹. How are you all coping? Worrying about the mental load!!

I’m due to hand my notice in to work next week to give my 4 weeks notice. I have worked there for 12 years and only received statutory pay when off and my 9 months is due to end at the end of May. I’m right in saying, that you don’t pay back at stat pay? It’s only if you’ve had enhanced pay you need to? Just looking...

Idk how yall do it. I’m a SAHM and I feel like I get not sleep. Especially with her teething! She’s up like every hour and half, two hours! And you all go through this and have to go deal with outside work headaches. I have so much respect for you ladies. I’m wanting to work because money is tight but I’m extreme ex...

Has anyone travelled abroad whilst around 33 weeks pregnant? I think my RBS travel insurance covers me to a point for anything pregnancy related…but not early labour and child birth!? 👀 Any advise would be much appreciated xx

I just started a new job and in my contract I have to go back for a year after returning from maternity leave, or pay it back. I told 2 friends and they were shocked and said the standard is 3 months. Can anyone advise?

I feel like this is one of those things where people are strongly against it or believe it. I believe family members like mom, dad and siblings should help out financially. I’m NOT talking about free money. Just help when you need it and you can pay them back. Recently it’s been really tough for me as a single ...

Hi I am back at work as of last week can I still claim the family bonding leave.

Jokes aside I would appreciate no judgment.. I’m so fed up of having to leave my baby 5 days a week to go to work and missing her most precious moments just to be barely getting by. I know there’s money to be made online, I could make my monthly wages in 1 week. I’ve heard of feet pic selling websites but not sure ...

Anyone know of any remote jobs? I have experience in social media/ marketing if anyone can help me out that would be so great! Just trying to have a little extra money while being home with my baby!

Anybody know of any remote jobs in Florida? I’ll be moving to Lake City/Gainesville in a couple months from NYS and I’m trying to find a job before going. Help pleaseeee 👀

Has anyone found any good ways of making extra money whilst on SMP? I saved a bit but still struggling it’s so rubbish 😩

Anyone else scared to tell work 🫣 for context I started a new job in September so I’ll be going off just over a year after I’ve started. I just can’t help thinking they will be annoyed, which I know they won’t be, but I’m really nervous about telling them 🫣🫣 last time I wasn’t bothered, my old boss wasn’t…

Is it ok to print out emailed payslips as this is what I get from my employer to send in with my form or will I need originals?

So I have a 10mo who is our first and only child. We want another one, but not sure whether to have another one straight away, or wait until our girl is 3 and in nursery? Money isn't an issue necessarily. But on one hand, I'm worried that I'm falling behind at work by being on maternity leave and will be lacking ...

Hiya, just been curious and trying to get some work advice related So, I have a 10 month old, and always thought I’d place him into nursery and go back to work. Here I am, leaving my job so I can spend some more time with him and send him into a nursery when he’s a little bit older, maybe 16-18 months or something...

I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant and I’ve got 2 holidays in the next few weeks. Does anyone know what I need to take and what the procedure at the airport is seen I can’t go through the x-ray? TIA x

I need some financial independence from my SO I'm a stay at home mom bit would like some money of my own as I'm tired of justifying what I want when he can just buy what ever he wants with no explanation he'll buy me necessities but getting things i want just for fun is like pulling teeth.

Hi ladies, can someone suggest any work from home jobs please I am in a really urgent need. I have a kid and am suffering financially Please help if you can suggest something. Thanks in advance