Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Question. I have a big bill coming up $900+ for my car insurance six month premium. I have the money saved for it. Unfortunately I also have a few maxed credit cards. I’m not sure if it makes a difference at all, but should I just pay it from the account I have money saved in? Or would it look better if I paid $900+...

So I left my job after maternity leave and apparently we get holiday pay during maternity. I haven’t taken any for 2025, I used to work 40 hours a week and get 28 days holiday (including bank holidays). I got paid around £11.00 an hour I don’t really know how much to expect? I’ve asked my old work but they aren’...

Just want someone to clarify for me. I’m ending my maternity in 29th September, but then taking my annual leave until November. That means I’m entitled to the 30 hrs from 1st September. But I won’t be putting LG in nursery until November, will I still get the 30 hrs or will I have to wait until new term in jan?

Hi moms! I am struggling to find any inspiration and motivation to get back into art. I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember but once I got pregnant it’s almost like my entire creative brain disappeared (as well as the logical side…finishing up my senior year of college while pregnant was very difficult…

Looking at our finances and just wondered how much people have at the end of the month for savings, spending on clothes, takeaway etc. My new part time wage will cover our mortgage and bills which means my partner's monthly wage can be used for anything else. With the cost of living it's hard to know how much we sho...

There is so much to do yet I feel like I'm running out of time.

Hi all! As we are all approaching/in the 3-4 month mark…is anyone starting to become conscious that there is only a few more months of mat leave? I am not due back until September but that does not seem that far away and I am in no way shape or form ready to leave my little girl for 3 days a week 🥺 I am really…

I've still got a little while left on mat leave but return to work is constantly on my mind. Only going back 2 days a week. Will be tight financially but want to make the most of my little one while she's still little 🥹. How are you all coping? Worrying about the mental load!!

I’m due to hand my notice in to work next week to give my 4 weeks notice. I have worked there for 12 years and only received statutory pay when off and my 9 months is due to end at the end of May. I’m right in saying, that you don’t pay back at stat pay? It’s only if you’ve had enhanced pay you need to? Just looking...

Idk how yall do it. I’m a SAHM and I feel like I get not sleep. Especially with her teething! She’s up like every hour and half, two hours! And you all go through this and have to go deal with outside work headaches. I have so much respect for you ladies. I’m wanting to work because money is tight but I’m extreme ex...

Has anyone travelled abroad whilst around 33 weeks pregnant? I think my RBS travel insurance covers me to a point for anything pregnancy related…but not early labour and child birth!? 👀 Any advise would be much appreciated xx

I just started a new job and in my contract I have to go back for a year after returning from maternity leave, or pay it back. I told 2 friends and they were shocked and said the standard is 3 months. Can anyone advise?

I feel like this is one of those things where people are strongly against it or believe it. I believe family members like mom, dad and siblings should help out financially. I’m NOT talking about free money. Just help when you need it and you can pay them back. Recently it’s been really tough for me as a single ...

Hi I am back at work as of last week can I still claim the family bonding leave.

Jokes aside I would appreciate no judgment.. I’m so fed up of having to leave my baby 5 days a week to go to work and missing her most precious moments just to be barely getting by. I know there’s money to be made online, I could make my monthly wages in 1 week. I’ve heard of feet pic selling websites but not sure ...

Anyone know of any remote jobs? I have experience in social media/ marketing if anyone can help me out that would be so great! Just trying to have a little extra money while being home with my baby!

Anybody know of any remote jobs in Florida? I’ll be moving to Lake City/Gainesville in a couple months from NYS and I’m trying to find a job before going. Help pleaseeee 👀

Has anyone found any good ways of making extra money whilst on SMP? I saved a bit but still struggling it’s so rubbish 😩

So I have a 10mo who is our first and only child. We want another one, but not sure whether to have another one straight away, or wait until our girl is 3 and in nursery? Money isn't an issue necessarily. But on one hand, I'm worried that I'm falling behind at work by being on maternity leave and will be lacking ...

I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant and I’ve got 2 holidays in the next few weeks. Does anyone know what I need to take and what the procedure at the airport is seen I can’t go through the x-ray? TIA x