Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi girls, just wondering if my partner is able to claim the sure start maternity grant instead of me? I’m not eligible for it as I had it with my first child (11 years ago) he is not his biological father

Does anyone know of any WFH jobs that I can take up while my baby is still a baby? I don’t want to go back to work and miss out on stuff.

Hello I have a question about credit cards, I’m 21 years old and have never been edgucated about them so please do t judge or leave mean comments Yes I understand some might think it is not smart to get one but I have a baby and just need a little extra help as a struggling parent you do anything to make sure your ...

Posting anonymously as people I know are on here My mum is becoming a financial burden. I'm on UC, with one child so I have to obviously budget. When I lived with her, I gave her board which I didn't mind, but then again she'd always ask for more, use my card constantly to go to the shop etc. I've been moved out fo...

If you earned 10k (of your currency) after tax and had no mortgage/car/childcare payments, what would you spend it on?

Hey mamás💓 I'm in desperate need of your help. I urgently need to find a job in the next two weeks or I might lose my home. As a single mom, this is a really tough situation for me and my family. I've got experience in caregiving, the restaurant industry, and housekeeping management, so if any of you have job leads…

I'm struggling to find something I can do from home. Previously, before my first, I worked in childcare for years. Now I have 2 at home and were staying with family. No vehicle. I feel like I need to find something for me. I've lost a whole lot in a relationship.. feeling kinda lost now that I have to reset.

Any of you first time mums deciding not to go back to work?! I can’t bear to think about going back!

Those who went abroad when pregnant what medical insurance did you go with?

I have just done my PPL from Centrelink and have got this task, has anyone else had this? I’m not even sure how I prove that.

I have just done my PPL from Centrelink and have got this task, has anyone else had this? I’m not even sure how I prove that.

I'm going back to work in September only working 3 days but I need a way of making some extra money? Maybe something I can do when LO is asleep at night? Anyone have any ideas?

Does anyone know if I need to stay employed to take my paid family leave or if I’m able to quit my job and then take PFL? I was planning to leave anyway and want to take my PFL while looking for something else.

I’m 19 weeks pregnant and have been eaten alive by mosquitos at a BBQ last night. Google says I need to contact a GP or my midwife as this could cause issues for the baby. Has anyone else done this? I don’t want to sound over worried on the phone for no reason if I don’t need to

Hi guys, I was wondering if I’ll have to return the SMP money to my company if I choose not to work with them after my maternity leave is finished. On the UK gov website, it’s written that I don’t have to return the maternity pay but wanted to double check here if anyone’s employer had asked to return.

I am on day 4 of attempting Ferber, but the check ins seem to cause more harm than good for my baby. I hate letting her cry, but she won’t stop crying if I keep going in. Anyone here have experience with CIO that didn’t absolutely hurt your heart

Hi I was wondering if you can apply for both sdi and pfl or is there a time frame where I can use the sdi/pfl and use the other right after? Basically i dont know which to apply for first bc my job doesn’t offer paid maternity leave and making that extra little income would help so much! Thanks! 😊

How soon after working your KIT days, did you get paid for them? Should I expect to see extra in this months pay as I have worked a few KIT days in the last 2 weeks?

So I can get the tax free and free hours for nursery. This month as I’ve lost my job i don’t know if I’ll have enough hours but I will next month? Will I lose all funding because of the one month of not matching the criteria? What do I do? Any advice? I’m really trying to sort it but struggling

Heyy, I am basically putting 100 pounds monthly into my Savings with Lloyds Bank for my LG. My baby now has over 1000 pounds in Savings but in my Savings account. What is best for a child until they are 16/18, with best interest rates please? ☺️