Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hey everyone, I am currently expecting in the next few months and have 3 children already. My job has cut my hours drastically! I’m talking from 35-40 hours a week to 15 hours a week. It’s hard to look for another job as of right now because, well, no one is going to hire a pregnant woman who is due in the next...

What’s everyone doing with regard to going back to work. I’ve got until the end of this month to let my employer know but I’m still so undecided. I’m also self employed so will still have money come in, just not enough at the moment to cover all costs 🤦🏼‍♀️

SAHM of a 6m old with no income - I get $200 a week from my partner for groceries/my bills a week (phone/cc payments) …. Please don’t tell me y’all think it’s enough?

I’m going on holiday to Greece for a week with my husband, and wondered if anybody else had traveled abroad at a similar time of pregnancy? If so, is there a special kind of insurance I need to take out for pregnancy, or is it just standard holiday insurance with medical cover? Hopefully, I won’t need it, but would ...

I’ve had 2 early losses since December. Booked a doctors appointment this morning for some support. What should I ask. I’ve heard people getting prescribed stuff to help baby stick.

Hi Moms, Does anyone know if I quit my job am I still eligible to claim disability when my OBGYN placed me on disability at 36 weeks pregnant? FYI my employer has demoted me and literally makes me feel like shit since I just got employed 3 months ago. I didn’t find out I was pregnant until 2 months into the job ...

Whats your plan after birth?? I go back and forth almost daily. We can afford it, but I enjoy my career. I’m nervous about what it would do for our retirement, and we’d have to dial back our lifestyle a bit. And honestly I’m a lil nervous I’d be bored.

I know a lot has been posted here about SAH jobs but I am 4 months pregnant now and it's been tough searching for work especially with my changing body. I just don't want to fall for scams so if anyone knows of any at home jobs hiring let me know 🥹💖

My 2 year old is due to start nursery in September and we are using the 15 funded hours for working parents for 2 year olds. However I have just found out I’m pregnant with baby number 2, and so I will be going on maternity leave in February 2025. Does anyone know if me going on maternity leave changes me being abl...

Any mums work night shift while their partners stay home with baby ? Thinking about my work dynamics for when mat leave is over as we don’t have help with from a babysitter or family so I kind of think nightshift is a better option for us. Plus just curious if you do work nights what type of night shift job do you...

Hiya, just looking for advice- I’m currently 36 weeks with DCDA twins- consultant is pushing for induction next week and I have my reservations. Placenta’s are functioning well as per my scan on Wednesday, no gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia with no growth restrictions or concerns with either twin. I understand...

Hello everyone, I came in here because I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of getting a work from home job. I have 2 little kids and I just need some help with getting a remote job working to fit my busy schedule. I also go to school as well.

Hi girls I have been offered an amazing job opportunity which starts in November. I am 3 months into maternity leave and obviously want to hand my notice in. Will I still be paid smp until I begin my new role?

Trying to get advice. I’m a month from returning back from maternity leave. Currently paying $987 a week for my two kids under two at daycare and for three it would be $1600/week. Which is more than we can afford. My husband is in construction and makes 160k annually. I currently make 100k and we are currently ...

What working from home jobs do you do? (UK based) I'm wanting to earn extra cash working alongside my full time 9-5 job so would have to work around that. Thanks

Hey mamas! Ive been trying to find a work from home job to help with the schools of my kids please if anyone has any recommendations please let me know

Hi, I would like to open a savings account for my bubba? Which bank is the best to go with right now? Thanks

Just got this text message from the maternity grant …. How long did it take to receive the payment after this message?

Have you decided when you’ll start your maternity leave? My due date is the 12th Dec so thinking of starting my maternity leave on the 2nd (which is the Monday in the week before so hopefully giving me about a week and a half before baby arrives!) I’m also thinking of using some annual leave in November to work so...

Good morning ladies I have birth plan appointment could you tell me if anyone have any information please. What i have to decide ?