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Jobs in Newcastle

I have a 14 month old and looking to get back in to work part time. I was self employed but looking for something that will suit the hours of when my little one goes in to a pre school. Any help is appreciated thanks girls

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Anyone else

Any other mama’s have trouble getting insurance, me and my son just moved back to Florida in September, and have been trying to get everything settled here, we’ve gotten my son health insurance and a doctors appointment for Tuesday, I don’t currently work so we’re on wic and food stamps until I can get a job at leas...

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Jobs

Any idea what to do as a Stay at home mom with 2 in the house. And no vehicle. I feel like I'm drowning.

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Full time working moms?

I’m currently working 2.5 days a week but have looked to increase to 4 full days to allow slightly more income to the household and improve my workability (currently very awkward only working 2.5 days a week). This will mean 4 full days of nursery for my 2 year old which is quite a lot. I feel so guilty but at the...

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Subcontractors

Hey fellow moms! I'm in need of some advice. I own a small cleaning business, and I'm struggling to find work for my team. We've got experience cleaning offices, schools, and stores. Do any of you know of businesses or places that hire subcontractors like us? My two other workers are super reliable, we just need a g...

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Starting work whilst pregnant!

Hi all ! I am 12 weeks pregnant and me and partner been thinking for me to take on a job part time as we are beginning to struggle financially specially with our 2nd baby on the way as well as a lot of spending we have on some things next year( also we are not eligible for any benefits) . we’ve had to move to pr...

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Work

Hello mamas, if you work from home what is it that you do? And are your companies hiring? I’m this economy it may be nice to see what options are out there for us!

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WORK FROM HOME MOMS

Any moms work from home? In what field? I had to leave my job due to my son who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Im trying to stay positive even though I feel so lost.

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For moms who work full-time, how are you handling?

I have no time for anything. I am scared for the next year because of the huge deadlines I have ahead of me. I am afraid that my daughter will love me less and less because I can only be with her for a very few hours a day. Any other mom here who works full-time?

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Serious DIY mamas, what to get?!

For moms who do you some serious stuff in your homes, walls, decor, Lighting etc.. what are the essential tools on top of drill hammer leveler wood cutter electric stapler etc? I need to build my toolkit and is love to hear the things you absolutely love to own

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Just venting

I have appointments for my daughters eyes and I don’t have a working phone I don’t know how to come up with $400 for my phone bill im a stay at home mom at the moment until a job will work with my schedule since I have therapy and can’t stand for a long period of time and doctors appointments for my daughter every 3...

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Uni and Universal Credit

Hi, I am currently 'sitting out of attendance' at Uni, meaning that I have my dissertation to write by May 2025 as my baby was born 3 days before it was due in this year 🙃 I was wanting to apply for universal credit as my money isn't too great, but I know that students don't qualify. Would I still be considered…

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Tax on salary for 2023/2034 tax year

Anyone know how this tax works, with most of us coming from maternity leave and being on 0 salary for some time and going back lets say part time, there will be very little salary above the tax treshold for the tax year till April. Does anyone know, should this be accounted for already in the salary that we receive ...

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Maternity leave duration!

Hello lovely Momas to be, just wondering about the UK maternity policy. It's very different and employers pay mainly SMP with no enhanced maternity pay. How long do you think is good for taking maternity leave 6 months, 9months or 12 months ?

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Maternity Leave - Additional Work

I am looking for some ideas on how to make a little extra money whilst on Maternity Leave. My partner has just started as an apprentice Firefighter so taken a significant pay cut, and with my company only offering SMP we have agreed the maximum I can financially take off from work is 5 months, and that will still ...

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What do you do as a job both you & your partner?

I’m intrigued to know what everyone does and finding some inspiration. We are going through some financial stress at the moment. My partner’s business isn’t making much profit and I hate my job that I plan to not go back but need to find something else. I feel so sick at the thought of money.

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Universal credit

Hi mummas, need some advice. I get £652 a month from universal credit that’s with my allowance and baby’s allowance. This barely stretches for the month with bills and expenditure. Is there something I don’t know?!! Should I be getting more ?

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Guilt having a day off work because of pregnancy

Anyone else feel guilty almost like they shouldn’t be taking a day off because of pregnancy related pains/problems?

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Maternity leave

When is everyone starting maternity leave? I’m worried I’m going off too early and will have nothing to do, but at the time of booking I felt so tired and done with work. (Finishing next Friday)

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Travelling for work

I’m 24 weeks pregnant currently and travel quite a bit for work within the U.K. I have had an opportunity come up to attend a work conference but if I did I would be 34 weeks pregnant at the time and have to travel from South Yorkshire to London. First time being pregnant and I’m questioning whether I would be fit ...

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