Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

So I’m currently on maternity leave with no intention of returning to work on October 25th. Should I send in my resignation letter now? Or wait till the 25th?

I'm planning for baby number two, but I'm really worried about money. I'm not on the breadline by any means but I do worry about finances and being able to realistically afford baby number two. I'm part time now and my maternity leave pay was bad to begin with. In terms of baby number two, did your monthly costs inc...

I’m currently 25 weeks. I’m not entitled to statutory maternity due to only just starting my new job when I found out I was pregnant. I’m worrying already about finances. Does anyone know if there is anything else I can claim alongside maternity allowance? If so who I go to for help with this. First time mum to b...

Does anyone have any leads on remote jobs hiring?

If you apply for this grant post birth, is it okay to still send your MATB1 form as evidence? Would I need to enclose a written letter of child's birth too and get that signed by a professional? If so who would I need to sign this?

Anyone else not going back to work when their mat leave ends? My partners going to take over and pay all the bills but i just want to look for a way to earn extra cash on the side. I sell on vinted at the moment, and although I’ll have a good week on there now and then, an extra £30 a month isn’t really enough. TIA

I am a homeowner, me and my daughter have been living in our home for about 3 years now. I was going to get an apartment at first but my mom kinda talked me into buying a home, which i love but ive been experiencing alot of buyers remorse 🙃 its not for the weak at all, when people say that you have to make 3x your…

I was in the hospital longer after my c-section and since I’ve just had a baby, I reported my change in circumstances (having first child) to universal credit a day after the assessment period ended. The money has come through today (without child element) and my meeting to prove I’ve had a baby isn’t until tomorrow...

Single mum here with no child care help but have to go back to work when little one turns 3 ! How do u guys do it

I'm getting annoyed by the amount of people seeking for "friends" here only to try to recruit them for a Pyramid base business. Like, really!? I'm honestly disappointed at the fact that I'm looking for real people, friends maybe but I feel used when these women come at me with the "be your own boss" fraud business, ...

I know this isn’t a one size fits all answer but I’m curious to see how other blended families handle bills . Particularly expenses for step children .

Hi everyone, Looking ahead to when I’m going back to work in April and I was wondering what all you lovely people do to make this transition smooth. What top tips do you have to keep that work life balance? What things do you do to make your lives easier when you’re back at work? Is there anything I could be doing...

I’m in need of some advice or just connection. I work from home, and while I know it’s a blessing to have flexibility, I often find myself feeling like I’m not making the most of it. If you had more time or a more flexible schedule, what would you do with it? This is the dream. I landed two remote jobs. I am able t...

Does anyone work part time 3 days Tue, Wed and Thursdays? Can u tell me how many days annual leave u get per year please to include the bank holidays ☺️

Hi all, Was just wondering if it’s possible to take 11 months maternity leave if working for the NHS? I only ever hear of people taking 9 or 12 months so didn’t know if this was a rule or was something to do with payroll? Thank you! 💙

For those that haven’t returned back to the same place of work after maternity leave, did you still get the holiday pay your owed? For reference I wasn’t allowed to take holiday all throughout my pregnancy, so we’re talking about 18 months worth of holiday I’ve accrued since finding out I’m pregnant and maternity ...

Anyone on a one income household I.e partner earns over 30k who are claiming any benefits?? I keep hearing people say they are entitled and some say no.

Hi all. My plan was to work until 2 weeks before my due date and then take paid holiday for 2 weeks. I visited the hospital yesterday and spoke to my consultant about the stress I get at work and that I need to start unwinding. I'm going to take sick leave with self certification for a week, then she is signing me o...

Hey not really baby related but what health insurance are people signed up for? And if pregnancy is worth getting

Hi ladies! Has anyone purchased these online websites and had success? There was a few floating around where you pay $50 and they set up the website for you and you automatically start making an income. I don’t want to jump in if it’s all just a big scam and I also don’t want it to scam others if they get poor q...