Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

My partner is due to go back to work after 3 months paternity leave, meaning I’ll be going it alone mostly during the day. I’m feeling incredibly anxious and worried about it. Will I be able to cope? Any advice would be greatly appreciated 💖

heyy i was just wondering if anyone knew of any stay at home jobs or any ways of making extra money whilst being able to take care of my little one 🥰 tia 🫶🏼

Hey everyone, I need to get into work soon and I’m trying to explore my options on what jobs I could get. I’d like a term time job so I can use the weekends and holidays to spend time with my kids *I don’t want a job that’ll take me away from my kids* Any Ideas ? 😅💗

I'm from the UK and was wondering can my partner take paternity leave (1/2 weeks) at the same time I am off with maternity leave or would he have to use annual leave instead?

Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone who is now getting their 15 free hours can share how much this has affected your invoice? We’ve had ours through and a rough saving of just over £200 per month (our LB goes 3 days a week) going from around £860 to £620 for September. Our friends LB also goes 3 days a week and hers...

Any legit work from home opportunities out there? Better if non phone or overnight.

What other ways can I make extra income besides ubering? I just got a new car and can’t find any affordable insurance right now but in desperate need of more money. I don’t want to take out any loans or anything but I need something consistent whether it’s something part time or full time.. any suggestions?

So I was wondering, for those in North Carolina that qualified for Pregnancy Medicaid, how long did it take to get approved? I went to the Health Department and they said I’m eligible and I applied and I’m waiting to be approved before I can make an appointment.

Hey mamas! I’m a mom of 2 (3 year old and 7 week old boys). I’m on maternity leave until early November! With my first son I had an idea for designing a diaper bag that would solve all my complaints with the current ones. I didn’t have any idea where to start but now that I have my second I’m thinking about it again...

Just in case this might help some of you with mat leave planning, you can get universal credit while you are on maternity leave. With my first I had 6 months full pay, 3 months SMP then up to 3 months unpaid. Husband was studying so had a low income, and we were able to get universal credit towards the end of my mat...

Hi! I am from Australia but I am currently temporarily based in San Diego, will be here until November this year. I just found out I am pregnant and I’m not sure who I need to make an appointment with? I will be back in Australia for delivery so I just need someone to take care of the first trimester initial tests ...

I have a wonderful job that gives me close to 6 months of maternity leave. 12 weeks short term disability and an additional 12 weeks paid leave. I keep seeing/hearing “plan your maternity leave” what does this mean? My boss knows and is a procrastinator.

Do you still plan on making contributions to your workplace pension while on maternity leave? I currently pay the max amount my company will match but I’m considering lowering my percentage while on leave. I’ll only be getting SMP.

I will also appreciate if I can get any help with Getting a remote job too. Thanks

Hi, does anyone have any connections with a company or own a company that employs home workers? I have an 11 month old that my fiancée and I don’t plan to put in daycare or any type of babysitter. I still want and need to work but I need a job I can either work from home or have the baby with me. It’s a very long st...

I have an onlyfans I’ve been on there since 2020 and I am currently earning $20k a month+ I’ve not dropped below that since 2021 I am not going to sit here and tell any of you it’s easy money because it’s far from easy and I work constantly. It’s not a 9-5 it’s a work around the clock job. All I will say is try ...

Not getting any help from my BD right now in regards to $ for our daughters. I'm freaking out because, I'm In Transition from Not leaving with him. Have no income bc I've been a Stay at home mom for 5 years. No car because I sold it... to try and 'save our home' (never again). Anyway.. are there any legit jobs I c...

For the first 6 months of maternity leave (1 more payday) I receive enhanced maternity pay from my employer. If I don’t return, does this need to be paid back?

Y’all, how do you manage with this new identity? I used to be and feel like a top performer and now I’m barely scraping through. Any tips?

When I go on maternity leave I get 90% of my wage for 6 weeks. Then it’s statutory sick pay for 9months. I am married and my husband works full time. Can I claim universal credit or family tax credit?