Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi mums, Not mum related but I heard that as of July 1st teachers received a pay increase. Can anyone let me know what the outcome was? Happy to DM if rather than post publically on here. I'm moving from Sydney to Melbourne next year with my young family. X

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently on the lookout for remote job opportunities and would love your insights! Have you had success finding remote jobs, and if so, where did you look? Has anyone used FlexJobs? I have 2.5 years of experience handling billing, scheduling, phone calls, and admin duties remotely. I'm…

Hello all. So I’ve been wanted to get a job and it’s been difficult since I’m a full time mom and my little ones are going into tk. I cannot get a part time since they only go for 2 1/2 hours. I’ve always wanted to try real estate been a bit curious since I can remember but never pursued it. I’ve asked someone I adm...

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Hi ladiesssss!! I am due back to work in September and don’t want to go back to my previous role as its in London and not flexible. I moved to MK as I commenced mat leave last year. Ive applied almost everywhere but no luck, I am very experienced and adaptable. I am looking for a hybrid arrangement based in MK with ...

So today I had my first shift back at work since being on mat leave and honestly it went so well. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly and helped me a lot and made sure I wasn't overwhelmed or anything (I work in Greggs btw). It felt like I never left at all. To those of you returning to work soon I promise tha...

Hi ladies. I am due to be back at work in 2 weeks. I have applied for flexible working. Today I had a meeting with my manager. They are unable to accept my request. Due to the line of work (social work) what can I do now. I need to look for another job. Has anyone else experienced this, super stressed. 😩

Are KIT days compulsory? Do you have to do a full working day or a few hours? I'm only off 6 months and would rather not do them if I don't have to x

I am stuck in between of becoming a Rbt or staying in the daycare field and get certified (working on 45 hours) but I also lowkey wanna just be an RBT… help from people working in those field !!

Does anyone know what’s the law in England when it comes to child getting sick and needing to be looked after for few days? Do I have to use my annual leave allowance for that? Or am I entitled to some sort of child sick days allowance? I’m due to return to work soon and have been told by my manager to I make sur...

If you could have any career, no money or education an issue, what would you pick?!

Hi everyone I am a FT SAHM, my husband supports us financially, I am a mom of a 10 month old and we found out we are 9 weeks pregnant (not by a surprise we where kind of looking for it) the thing is that i would like to get an income it doesn’t matter how much is it, he is working his 4$ and I would like to give h...

Hi there, Just wondering if anyone knows regarding being made redundant after coming back from maternity leave? I have come back and about to hit 10 years with the company next week. Do they pay my redundancy per week at the base rate of full time or part time? I worked the whole time full time except for the las...

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and will be abroad for 5 weeks. What travel insurance have other people used that was good?

Hi everyone! I’m a first time mom STRUGGLING to find work . If any of you lovely ladies have some advice for me or know any good wfh jobs or careers please help me out !! Thank you

I’m a first time mom im currently working at a daycare but it will be 530 a month with a discount and I don’t even make enough to be paying that a month do yall know any good work from home jobs

My little baby girl is six weeks old and I am having a crisis of identity not being able to wrap my head around not going back to work in august (I’m (was) a teacher). Anyway, wondering if anyone has had any success with part time work postpartum and if so what did you do?

I saw there was a post a few days ago but only comments were Vinted when I saw it and not can’t find it. Does anyone do anything that’s not Vinted or that you have to buy into. Ie digital marketing

I just saw someone post something similar. I'm pregnant and recently moved here. I have WIC and Medicaid but because I'm living under my sister's roof me, her, and my nephew are on the same case. She has the card in her name and only allows me 150 which I understand because it's a 1/3 of the amount allotted. before ...

I went to the ER July 10th because my toddler hit my toenail and made it bend upwards but it was still fully connected at the nail bed and had to be pulled. I was there for only 2 hours (mostly waiting) Last week I got one bill that was under $500 and was shocked it was so little but didn't think much of it (haven't...