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When to tell work about pregnancy? And how lol

Just curious when everyone else typically tells their job. I’m very early in pregnancy so I don’t plan on doing it soon, I’m thinking after 12 weeks but uncertain. I also feel awkward about bringing it up 😂 like “hey, just letting you know I’m pregnant”??? Or how do you go about it Lmao. Skip management and go to…

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WFH Mummas

Hey ladies, I'm a remote worker that was totally admin/off the phone based. During my maternity leave my whole team changed and the role itself meaning I now have to be on the phone alot on inbound calls. Before entering maternity leave, my ducks were in a row and I had it planned that my daughter would be home wit...

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Work from home jobs with babies

Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to earn money and stay home with your babies? Mine is only 3 months old but just wanted to get an idea, not ready to put him in childcare yet so if I can earn enough to stay home with him that is my plan!

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I'm looking for work from home opportunities

Looking to find out what work from home opportunities there are, who is here doing such and what are you doing, what's income like, any other details and help appreciated I have ran several businesses in the past, I'm looking to start another sometime soon but curious what is out there

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Birth plan

Hey April mammas - I’m due 5th April🩵 has anyone wrote their birth plan or started to think about a birth plan? Just wondering when to start and what I should include…

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What are some good job hunt websites , any with AI helps?

A girl posted a link to a website that was really good for job hunt but I can’t find it anymore 😭

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Kit days and smp

I don’t understand my works policy at all despite asking. I know I don’t get any pay for a kit day when being paid my full wage. But what about when I get SMP?

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What is your occupation and future career?

I’m currently a SAHM and a college student . I have a few things under my belt building my own business , medical background, travel agent , med tech and now in school to be a teacher for littles 💓 or something in that nature . I want to make an impact on our children & be apart of the community that makes a…

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Work from home

Anyone know of easy jobs where I can work from home to make a little extra income?

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Any jobs from home?

Does anyone knows about any legit jobs from home ?

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Maternity leave

For those of you that don’t have holidays days etc to use up for maternity leave. How many weeks did/will you work up until? I’m 36 weeks and am starting to feel really fed up, I have initially put next Friday as my final date but am feeling very exhausted.

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Work from home jobs - UK

Hey, I'm Bristol based, does anyone know of any WFH jobs going please? My current role is in care & they've hardly been giving me shifts since returning from maternity leave.

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Working from home

Hey Mumma’s, I’m starting to get a bit bored at home with my baby and need some mental stimulation I’d like to start making an income again but would only be able to work from home, do any of you have any company recommendations for low maintenance and flexible working from home jobs? Thank you 🤍

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Returning to work

STrESSED - trying to work out my return to work. How are you supposed to live, pay everything then nursery on top !! Not to mention afterschool and holiday club for my eldest boys. My mum helped me out with my other 2 boys but unfortunately her health has deteriorated so can’t help now :( and my husbands family are...

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30 hours funding question for working parents

For those that have the 30 hours free funding, do you have to pay a £60 reservation fee to secure the place and also have to now pay for meals?

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Is there anyone here who's on a remote job and is caring for her baby at home?

Please tell me how did you do it?

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Seeking a remote medical coding job

I am looking for a remote job. I have 2 years of outpatient medical coding experience. If anybody has any contacts/info I would greatly appreciate it.

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Have not received hospital bill for birth even after following up

My baby just turned 13 months today. I had a hard time with insurance after birth with my husband’s insurance claiming the baby is insured under mother and my insurance claiming baby is insured under father.( I added baby to my insurance but according to the birthday rule it is my husband?-makes no sense) anyway aft...

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Resigning after Mat Leave

Do you still get your maternity holiday accrued paid for, along with normal leave and notice? Boss is really fucking me over, he agreed to do a settlement but I don't know what I'm entitled to regarding mat leave holiday. (Going to call pregnant than screwed tomorrow/ACAS)

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28 weeks do I need a fit to fly form to coppenhagen?

First time flying. Hoping I won't need a form. Shall I call triage to ask a midwife?

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