Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi guys, I have a question. I’m really struggling with my mental health and sickness and my job is very demanding so I’m thinking am I better off not working? I’m only starting because I won’t be there long probably 4 months before I go on ML, if all goes well but just wanted to see if I’m better off just receiving ...

Has anyone applied for the 15 free childcare hours while still on maternity? Google says I should still get the hours but my application says pending due to maternity. I am set to return to work in March and I wanted to help my LO transition to nursery while I'm still available and not busy with work. On the app...

With a 2nd pregnancy.. when did people go on maternity leave ? I only work 2hrs in the evening doing a cleaning job since my 1st was born (he’s now 19months) but more of a physical job than when I had my first But I’m so undecided when to go on maternity.. is 2 weeks before my due day risky? What are people’s th...

I feel like I would want to be a SAHM for a few months, then eventually go back to work or work part time. Part of me is very nervous to go back to work because I want to take care of my son, but we definitely need the extra money. Let me know yalls thoughts.

Hi all! My baby is getting bigger and I work part time so I can be home with her more. Looking for something to add to my income, maybe something remote but few hours, like 7:00p-10:00p or something. Any ideas??

I am not pregnant but me and my partner are really wanting a second. My job only takes me till next March but how does it work if you were on maternity leave and a contract ended? Is there some statutory government pay that takes over or is it nothing.

Really hope this makes sense and people understand what I mean but google isn’t having any of it. So I gave birth to my LO mid September and found out I was pregnant again beginning December. My original plan was to go back to work mid July, however my EDD is 27th August. Meaning I would only go back to work for...

I would love to be a stay at home mom. But my credit card and student loan debt keeps me working . 😭 if not hubby would be able to cover house, utilities home and child expenses. 🥲🥲

I am 35 and will be having my second baby shortly before turning 36, and I’m looking for a new career. I studied until I was 27 and got my Masters in Research Psychology but then immigrated across to the UK at 28 and decided it wasn’t a field I wanted to get into over here. I’ve been stuck in a dead end job since ...

I'm due to go back to work tomorrow after the holidays but we're all sick. While we're sick I have no one to watch the baby as they don't want to get sick too. What would my options be if I really couldn't go in?

Hi all! do you know if they start back to count the days for maternity pay eligibility from the day you come back to work after your first maternity leave or if they count from when you started the job? I didn’t qualify for the full pay the first time so wondering if I will lose also the full pay this time

Hi ladies, I am due to make first payment to nursery. If they nursery have given me a figure that includes the 15 hours funding for example 500 is that what I pay into the tax free account? Will the government pay me £2 for every £8 I pay and does it go into this account and when? Thanks

Any work from home jobs! Desperately looking and that are believable? Applied to a ton and never respond :/

Does anyone know anyone with a work from home job who can put me on that provides equipment or even without providing!! I’ll take anything! LOL

I am going to stop procrastinating & start my customization business this year .. with shoes , clothes and jackets , wood paintings ( I.e , tables , hanging ones with led lights , 3d sculptures ) …. Would you all support and share my stuff or buy pieces once I start . I’ll put some stuff I did in the comment section...

Anyone happy to share what their non negotiables are for ensuring self care whilst pregnant? I’m finding the juggle with work very hard and I really want to start looking after myself. Background of severe anxiety, PTSD.

Finally got health insurance after not having it for several years and already have to cancel it. Guess I will try again next year

Does anyone know anyone with a work from home job who can put me on that provides equipment ??? I don’t want to go back to an actual outside job yet until my baby is like 6 months

Anyone else not been paid their balance on Vinted? I’ve been selling throughout December and all the money is sat in pending even though the sales have completed and I’ve had positive reviews left. Their support said it’s an issue they’re working on but is anyone else in the same position?

Has anyone got any WFH job recommendations? I’ve been a complex care PA for 5 years but i’m just tired of working in healthcare! I’m back at work next week and my baby isn’t even 5 months old yet, maternity pay just isn’t cutting it and i’m so sad to be leaving her! (It’s only 3 nights a week but still☹️) I’ve had ...