Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

This might seem like a silly question, but what is the purpose of pregnancy resource centers? I’m 31 weeks and my therapist has been urging me to go to one for a while to see what they can offer me. Like help with food, etc. however when I went today it seemed like they didn’t seem to offer…anything. Anytime I ask...

Hi Mamas ❤️ So I’m looking into health insurance options right now. There’s some background to this so sorry it’s a bit long Basically, my daughter and I are on state insurance due to income. I didn’t report that I was with my partner (my daughter’s father) he has insurance through his work. He works in CT and but m...

Hi, so I have a question about when I will get the first payment of maternity leave, I started my maternity leave on 12/07/2024 but before that I had a week of holiday, this Friday 9th August I know that week of holiday would be paid but will I be also get the maternity leave payment or would that be next month? Idk...

Hi, was wondering if anyone had any ideas of jobs that you can do in school hours or something for a few hours a day. Thank you in advance ☺️

So my little one is 6 months and I want to start earning a little money on the side to put up for rainy days and Christmas. My partner works but I want to contribute any idea on what I can do from home ?

Has anyone else went back to work before their 6weeks was up ? I want to go back to work on the 19th that would kinda make 3 weeks-ish of me being outta work.

Looking to see what the best college fund saving plan. I thought about 529 but I don’t think it can be transferred between states. What is everyone else doing to save for college?

so, before I had my baby I was doing jobs here and there abroad, travelling and not really planning anything. I didn’t have responsibilities and was enjoying life. I gained amazing experience but I didn’t get any sort of career before becoming pregnant. But now she’s one, and i’m slightly stressing. I don’t know wha...

Hello UK moms My friend is in tech ( remote ) in UK London and is told by her employer that she must have her child enrolled in daycare if she wants to join back. The baby is only 6 months old so my friend wanted the baby to be taken care of at home as her mom and husband were pitching in and she is working remotely...

I’m really confused by my work contract regarding serving them notice if I can’t come back to work full time after maternity leave. If I can’t come back, do I give them my 1 months notice during maternity leave or before I go on maternity? Thank you!!

Has anyone ever ordered off the online home shop? Before I place an order for a much needed living room rug, is this website legit? The prices seem too good to be true!

Looking for legit non phone jobs.

I'm searching for job. Ready to work.. if your company have any openings or if u have work Let me know

I go back to work tomorrow 😩 and I'm dreading it. The mom guilt is next level. I don't want to be away from my daughter but financially we have no choice 😕 I just need to here some success stories please and not ways and ideas regarding how I should be working part time. I don't need thst right now as it's not an…

Hello! So my husband and I are considering having a second child (after all the sleep deprivation, we must be mad lol) but just wondering how maternity pay would work. I was lucky for our first in that my employer offers 6 months full pay, but since I returned I am only working 4 days a week. If we have a second, wo...

I would prefer something that’s good with having a baby home however I would be greatful for any job at this point. 😩🙏🏾 #6weekspp #newmom #wfh

Hey does anyone know of any work from home jobs as iv have to leave mine because I am unable to find anyone to look after my girl so if anyone knows of anything let me know that would be great x

I am just so incredibly stressed out regarding finances and nursery fees and just everything costing an arm and a leg 😢 not even had this baby yet but I genuinely don’t know how we’re going to afford anything at all. I’ll only be getting the basic rate for maternity pay and although my partner earns a decent amount…

I registered my LG today, she’s 4 weeks old. I get my CB payment every 4 weeks for my son, it’s due on Monday next week. Does anyone know if I complete her application this week will it be done in time to join up with my son’s payment next week? Or will hers be done at a different time? Also can you get a back payme...

I'm not going on mat leave until a week before my due date. Is anyone else doing the same. I'm probably really stupid for doing that. 😬