Work & Money

Hey mamas! I’m a first time mom to an almost 8 month old . I have been unemployed since December 2024 and I have been trying to find a job but no luck. I have been doing side gigs like DoorDash, Instacart, spark , Etc and I am struggling. I don’t have no childcare and I have nobody that can watch him without having...

Hi girls, not sure on the whole benefit process. I am currently on UC, as I left my job for reasons, I get my standard allowance every month, would I get an additional payment with that payment for having my first child? And what other payments will I get if I am entitled to?

My family always frowned college so I never went. I got by doing house cleaning and random jobs. Didn’t pay the best. I got married and was a stay at home but my husband of 4 years left me with our little girl. I have her full time. Im 24. I have no money and I’m so lost in life. Does anyone have any good suggestion...

Any jobs from home that I can do on my tablet or phone ?I need a job that can occupy me

Hey guys I’m meant to be going back to work in April when my baby will be 8 nearly 9 months old (I’ll be taking him with me as I work in a nursery) but I’m not sure I want to go back in April now and just wait until his 1 I need advice what would be best.

I’ve just had a meeting with my work about my return. I’ve asked to do 3 full days a week instead of 5 days. They’ve told me I can’t do that, I’d have to do 18.5 hours which is considered part time, so there’s enough hours for another person. Can they do that? My manager also told me the whole company was gifted 2...

Trying to gauge at what point I should say something, im expected to do some travelling in a few weeks time and considering to tell them earlier than I would have planned to make sure I can get out of it.

Why have they told me we can’t have the 15 hours until next term which is in April even though I’ve paid the deposit and I’ve got the code already? I go back to work next week and LO is over 9 months so he should be eligible right? Are they allowed to do this?

Has anyone gotten hired at a job while obviously pregnant? I'm 18 weeks and can't hide it unless I wore a hoodie or oversized sweater. I like my job I'm fairly new but it's hard on my body

Hi I’m planning to return to work from April mid , but my Maternity pay from the government (DWP) is till March 10th. I’m not entitled to the company pay so it’s only from the government end I’m getting paid till March 10th. I completely have no clue or rules in uk. Could u please guide me : 1) Do I need to pay any...

For those who work part time (I work 3 days a week, have my children at home with me the other 2) when do you do things like dentist appointments, do you do those on your days off or during work hours?

I’m a FTM and so confused at what I might be able to claim and what is what! I’m looking at whether I’m entitled to claim for the sure start maternity grant because I believe I’ll be entitled to working tax credit as my husband and I both work full time. Look at the government website it says they’re stopping work...

If you went on maternity leave towards the beginning ish of the tax year, did you get tax back at the end of the financial year? I will be paid over the £12500 allowance during the 52week I will be off but I’m wondering if I will get any tax back next year as I start Mat leave in May.

does anyone use bibs dummies? would you recommend?

I just saw that I am meant to have one, is it for me or the baby? Is it with a GP? What is it for?

What travel insurance is best for travelling during pregnancy? I’ll be towards the end of my second trimester