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Does WFHM complain about working from home. Shit I wish

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Work advice👏🏻

FTM currently on maternity leave, due back to work september 1st🫣🫣 now my current job ive been at for 18 years when i return, however i’m hoping on trying to find something within the area of where i live if possible. I would still keep my current job even if its for 1 day a week, and in the other time hopefully…

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Mat leave pay

How long does it typically take to get a pay from the government once you’ve stopped working? About a month? 2? Trying to see how much we need to save so we’re not screwed in terms of mortgage payments/budget etc. I’m in QC so anyone in QC please share your experience if possible.

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SAHM (stay at home moms)

Does anyone work from home or know of any good remote jobs? I want a job before baby comes :)

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Any HR advisors in the NHS

Don't suppose anyone here works for HR in the NHS? I'm wanting to hand my notice in at work and leave as my maternity ends and then join another NHS trust my notice period is 8 weeks, would I just give my notice in 8 weeks before my maternity ends? Or do I need to leave any sort of overlap?

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Anyone happy they went back to work?

I gave up work (they weren’t flexible at all) and now another job opportunity has come up for three days a week at another company. I’m really conflicted on whether to go back to work. Part of me feels like it would be great to get a bit of “Me” back but the other half is really sad to leave my little one. Just wo...

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Career paying six figures in Canada

I have a degree but not in a field that'll make 6 figures. I'm not very tech savvy though... What fields/areas can bring in 6 figures possibly?

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Small business start up

Hey there, I’m wondering if anyone has started their own business. I’m in California and not sure what all is required. Other than commercial insurance, what do I need? How to file? Is taking a small business loan a good idea? I would need approximately $5,000 in total. Also a pick up truck would be required. I...

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Can you claim Carers Allowance on Maternity pay?

Might be a silly question, but I can't seem to see a solid answer anywhere? Am I able to claim carers allowance on Maternity leave/pay?

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15 hours funded

I’ve seen a lot of people are looking for apply with the application date open now. I’m not returning to work as I’m due another baby in 2 weeks, so does anyone know how this would impact me in applying for the 15 hours? I’m still employed and on enhanced maternity leave so I’m paying tax & NI as normal I’m just bac...

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Finally been paid centrelink

After months of putting off centrelink, then having dramas of them not having the right information, I've finally been paid a lump sum from centrelink Now I feel like my husband is going to want all the money in his account leaving me with nothing again 😭😭

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Work advice

Currently a sahm looking after a 16 month old. So I did a level 2 teaching assistant course back I autumn completed it and now hoping to apply for something in September, my issue is is aside from my kids I don’t have any experience working with kids(looking on lunchtime supervisor), almost zero work experience and ...

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Any part time remote job recommendations?

I have Data entry and customer service experience. Can't drive yet and I would love the opportunity to make some extra money ☺️ I immensely appreciate any help, thank you!

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Maternity leave!

So i work term time only and i received statutory maternity allowance. I have decided I’m not going to return to work. Have i built up holiday pay & will i get money from my employer when i leave?

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UC make it make sense

So all these new changes seen today they want single parents to work 18 hours plus, just struggling to understand why? So the government fund our childcare costs and take a few hundred off our UC for our earned income for them to pay more money to childcare than they would give us in UC when we could just take care ...

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I need a job.. can anyone help?

My baby will be one on June 1st... I'm honestly bored although my days are very long. I was wondering if anyone knew of any work from home entry level jobs that are real and there aren't waiting lists. Thank you in advance

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