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What r some work from home jobs / remote jobs to do at home while having kids?

How is everyone feeling about going back to work. I know I’ve had more time off than a lot of people get with their LO but the idea of being back at work full time by middle of January and leaving my girl for so long every day is honestly breaking my heart. I’m considering only going back part time as I just don’t w...

How often do you get dressed up for work?

I’m planning on starting my maternity leave for second baby on 25th Jan, and the holiday year ends 31st March. My BrightHR tells me I have 74.5 hours left of A/L, but I’ve been told it’s only 44.5 hours - when I’ve queried this I’ve been told I can only take annual leave accrued up until my intended work date and t...

Myself and my partner are really struggling to understand the UK government child hours help, we have both realised that I need to go back to work earlier than planned, however, we're not entitled to the childcare hours until September 2025 💀 is anyone in a similar situation? How have you overcome this? I don't…

So this is my second but for my first I only took 1 KIT day and that was when I was on Statutory. In my job I get 6 months full pay and then straight into statutory maternity pay. If I take a KIT day in the first 6 months will that technically be unpaid? Or will I be paid extra on top of my normal salary? I woul...

I don’t understand how a person can choose to live off benefits in order to stay home and raise their kids but then end up still putting that same kid in nursery? Like that is your one job ? Also there are so many of them who pretend to be single in order to increase their benefit allowance while having husbands who...

Hi everyone!Today I was thinking about come back to work in a couple of months. I feel so sad just to think about it.I was crying the whole afternoon and I feel I'm failing my daughter.She needs to go to a nursery long hours and I feel terrible about it but also I need to pay the mortgage. It's so hard to be a mum. ...

I see so many posts on here about mums going back to work but only going back part time. How are you affording to do that?😭

My husband just lost his job and I’m a stay at home mom that breastfeeds. Any work from home opportunities?

How are people feeling about the idea of going back to work? I've still got a good few months left of mat leave but had a keep in touch day with work today and it was so overwhelming 😭 Really hit home how much I dislike my job and utterly dreading the idea of going back...

How often do you have to go job centre if you're on UC

Seriously, depending on what you do, it’s not even worth a second thought or your extra effort.

Do you have a side hustle? Comment what you do and how you got into it! Please no mlm

I work part time and get UC I get the same each month from both, this Month I checked my UC statement and it was more than normal I checked the statement and it said there was 0 deductions from my wages which is weird, so now I'm worried they're gonna pay me more then realised it was a mistake then ask for it back. ...

Hey all! I'm looking to start another side hustle. I am currently a travel agent, and I did do some catering and baking previously, but with me having my 2nd baby at the end of January, I will no way have time (2 under 2). I've heard good things about dropshipping. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get s...

Hey Moms! I could really use some advice and support from those of you juggling work and parenting right now. Are any of you working or working from home? What do you do, and how do you manage it with little ones? I’ve been on the hunt for a part-time job for the last couple of months but haven’t had much luck. Nur...

Hey Moms! I could really use some advice and support from those of you juggling work and parenting right now. Are any of you working or working from home? What do you do, and how do you manage it with little ones? I’ve been on the hunt for a part-time job for the last couple of months but haven’t had much luck. Nur...

What’s your household income and from which state are you as cost of living is different everywhere? How do you think you’re doing financially in this economy? My husband makes 130k/y(without overtime or bonuses) and I make 145k/y. We live in South Jersey and while it’s more affordable to live here than the north ...

I prefer to not deliver my baby at a ghetto or hood hospital I’m not knocking anybody else that does I just want the best for my baby and I want my delivery to be Perfect was everybody’s due date me and Dad are so excited 😊