Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

My baby has a nursery place for January confirmed so I will go back to work two days a week. I will be earning minimum £300 a week for two days supply. The eligibility for the 15 hour free childcare is that I earn £183 a week. The issue is, if I have a sick day, or baby has a sick day or if I need a day off, it mean...

Hi,I just discovered from my employer I will not get any maternity pay because I didn't work enough time in my current place.By the time I Ieave for maternity I have worked only 25 weeks. Is anyone familiar with Maternity Allowance here?Online is says the eligibility for it would be only if employed or self-employe...

Anyone know of a work from home job if so send me a message

I moved from small town to big city aka my hometown. I have my OB transfer and send copy of my medical profiles to new OB/ GYN group at hospital. When I arrive a new place and turn out my insurance wasn’t acceptable with them. I did called insurance AND everywhere etc ob/gyn to accept me as 31 pregnant. They all ...

I use to work from home but was planning to work in office. With daycares no longer accepting my child’s age I have had to request a change of shift 8-2. They agreed even HR. Then they switched it to 8-5 over a phone call. I was recently given an ultimatum to quit my job. After months of harassment I finally gav...

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 ...