Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

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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Hiya! I work from home as an accountant so I'm a little of both really. Wbu?

Hey any mamas can point me to a stay at home job

Any experts on the new hours? 15 hours from 9 months. We are eligible and have a nursery place where she is going two days and I can’t get the code til she’s 9 months which is now so I just applied and because I’m on mat leave until 1st April it said ‘you aren’t returning to work in next 31 days’ ‘You may still be ...

What are you guys doing to save for your baby's future? Custodial Roth IRA? Trust funds? 529 plans? I'm so lost in all of this! Please help!

So I’m a stay at home mom in a failing relationship and need extra cash could someone give me some starter tips just an idea really