Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Are you still entitled to Maternity Allowance if you left your job before applying? I was employed full time during the test period they've given but left in March when I found out I was pregnant, I saw that as long as you worked for atelast 26 weeks within the test period you are entitled and confirmed that on the...

Does anyone know of any good side hustles that actually works?🤔🙏

Has anyone gone back to work since having their little one? I’m supposed to go back soon & I’m so sad about it. I’m not ready to leave my baby for such long stretches. trying to incorporate myself into her routine (lowkey have a Velcro baby so it’s hard to put her down at times) is also difficult and I just don’t kn...

Anyone else? Peeved at the 19 weeks they got off and how everyone thinks you should put your 4 month old in daycare because thats what people do? F New York State.

I dont want to eat it...but did express that I wanted to take it home on my birth plan which my ob was okay with. But I wanna find a use for it if I do take it home...any suggestions?

Hi mommas!! I wanted to make this post to showcase my new hustle and also invite any momma that has a side hustle as well to leave a comment so that we can create a small network of moms supporting moms in MN/Twin Cities!! I’m a FTM staying at home, just had my baby 4 weeks ago and I’m just trying to find new creat...

Is anyone really making money with this idea? I've had 2 panic attacks this week corporate job. I'm working 60 hours a week on salary and I missed dinner with my family twice this week. I'm really thinking about feet pix now. Somebody send wine.

Anyone in the same position or works in HR that can help? I went on maternity leave in November 2023 and due back to work in December 2024 (after adding on three weeks of annual leave). I’ve accumulated annual leave over my maternity leave - can I carry some of this over into the new financial year (April 2025) or ...

Anyone have whole life insurance in the US? Which one do you recommend?

I’ve applied for the 15 hours childcare funding to start in January and have been given a temporary code. When I try to sign in to my account on the government website though I get taken through the whole process again, filling in all my details. Is this normal? I assumed once the application was done I’d have an ac...

Hi all, i’ve just had this text come through and it’s slightly worrying me. “Your Maternity Allowance claim has been awarded. Your first payment of approx £26 will be paid to your account within the next 10 working days and 4 weekly payments of approx £184 will start on **/**/**.” Can someone please confirm that ...

So I’m using my holidays in January so I’m back to work in February. Would it be better for baby if she starts nursery in December or January? I would feel comfortable knowing she is fully settled and comfortable going to nursery before going back to work otherwise I would always be worried. What’s your opinion?

I'm just wondering if anybody has successfully claimed back annual leave? So I'm currently on Annual leave this week but have been struck with a stomach bug the last 2 days. It's day 3 and I'm finally starting to feel better, but obviously I've lost 3 days of time off and had to cancel plans. I've heard you can clai...

Has anyone managed to wfh with their little one at home with them? How has it been? Did you manage to get your work done?

People who are stay at home mums, how do you cope financially? My maternity has come to an end, I started a new job which hasn’t worked out for us and we have made the decision that time with our baby is more important then any job and money Just wanted some advice on how people have coped with this and any supp...

Any Mamas Doing WFH Jobs if so please name some.. I’m looking to get one!

For UK mums, if you are on mat leave with your second child and you are claiming tax free childcare for your first child. When it asks you to reconfirm your details and if you will be earning ‘x’ amount for the next 3 months does that mean when I get to month 9 of mat leave I need to be working again or I won’t qual...

Can anybody give me some advice on finding a corporate job? Like where can I find these jobs? Also in an entry level.

Anyone know of any remote jobs that are flexible hours?

hey girls, can anyone help me as I have no idea what I’m entitled to if I chose not to return to my current job… So I work in private health care so their rules are made up by themselves but nothing in my contract says I’m entitled/not entitled to my annual leave I’ve gained whilst on mat leave. I went off in Marc...