Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Does anyone have a work from home job that pays at least $17+ just moved and want a fresh start with a new job

I have a public assistance case, I just got a letter saying I must be working in order to receive public assistance. The thing is I do work, just not on the books. I’m babysitting for a friend 4 days a week and it’s the perfect hrs where I don’t need to put my child in daycare. I can’t tell them I already work so i...

Hi ladies, I know this sounds daft but my work has been quite uninviting about my return. Not directly I guess but just not very responsive, I've arranged all the kit days and had to chase every email to get answers. They've only just sent me the flexible working request form. Even though I have proof my boss was ...

Any other pregnant mamas struggling to find a job and it tanking your mental health a bit I’ve had so many interviews and haven’t heard back from anybody and then the other places I’ve applied aren’t even hiring anymore I’m frustrated and am just trying to find a way to pay my bills

Was it hard for anyone else to return to work?

Im currently on materially pay and my god its sucky. I currently claim child benefit and thats it. Was wondering if there was anything else? Me and my partner both work but me being on a lot less now is making it hard to pay bills and baby expenses. Was just seeing if there was anything else that could help us til...

Hey girls, I have never been on and don’t know much about OF other than it is a platform to make money. And who doesn’t like more money. Any help , guidance and Knowledge would be great.

Hey ladies wondering how to make extra income to be financially independent? I hate relying on people for money . I rather make my own money. Any ideas what to do ? With a toddler at home and infant? Currently studying to get my ownership in dance to teach 2-5 movement. So that another reason why I want income. Thanks

Hello, I’ve started a new job and I’ve only been there about 2 weeks, how long do you have to be employment until you are entitled to maternity leave/pay? I’ve had to pause trying to conceive..

Is anyone gearing back to go to work this month or next? I go back in January and am really struggling with it. I am trying to use December to "prepare" but she is refusing the bottle, has a hard time falling asleep for anyone else and cries a lot in the car. My mom is going to take her weekdays, but she has an adop...

I’m currently not earnings any incoming and no maternity leave. Would I be entitled to child benefit if so how do I apply?

Hi all! I work as self employed and essentially I’m only getting government maternity pay whilst I’m off, which I’m going to really struggle with. Does anyone know of any work from home jobs that are realistic during maternity leave? xx

Is the double child benefit payment true or false? Am due my weekly benefit on Friday but it’s not the 3rd so dose this mean I won’t get or am so confused haha

Hello! My husband and I started parental leave on august 17, we are taking leave at the same time & shared the weeks. When will our leave end? On service Canada, it says end of claim august 9 2025 It says December 1 my claim changed to parental? I don’t understand

9mth- 2yr old funding for working parents. Do you still get the 15 hours per week whilst you’re on maternity leave?? I’ve had a look at the gov website and I feel it contradicts itself. You obviously have to confirm details every 3 months so I’m worried that when I’m on maternity it will say I’m not entitled till I ...

In need of some some company with the kids and without 😀 im 37 with a 20 month old

Guys please I desperately need someone to help me around the house with stuff! We have so much work but don’t know anyone affordable and reliable 😫 if you know anyone please give me a shout x

I haven’t worked for my current employer long enough so need to claim maternity allowance instead of getting SMP. Just wondering if anyone else is struggling with baby brain and filling out this form?! So many dates and so much thinking 😵‍💫🫣😂

*Child birth etc

I have to go back to work in April and I'm just so sad about it. My May baby is my second child and I thought I'd get the most out of this mat leave because I wasn't doing everything for the first time, but it has seem to have flown by. Anyone else feeling rubbish about going back to work? Xx