Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Hi everyone, I am looking for a cash in hand job, if you know any please let me know it's so important for me to earn in this situation of my life. Posting anonymously as someone will make negative comments.

Statutory and enhanced maternity? Sorry I’m very new to this. And do all businesses/schools have the option of both?

Hi - anyone work from home at a corporate job with their babies? We have help 1 day a week for a full day, and then 2 days, in mother in law can entertain my baby, but I still need to do the diapers, feedings, and putting her to sleep and then my husband also works from home 2 days a week. Curious if anyone else is ...

Hello mamas, I’m so shocked to be typing this. Our beautiful girl born Jan 8th at NYU Langone Brooklyn has been denied coverage by our insurance for her NICU stay. Has anyone gone through this before, all advice welcome. We have MetroPlus as our insurance carrier but not through Medicaid we make just over the amoun...

I think it’s so shitty that the gov will fund childcare from 9 months but not match that funding to give us the choice to stay with our babies for a bit longer. Makes me feel so upset as I know no one is going to be able to look after my little boy as well as I can just because I know him better than anyone. Just a ...

I’ve been invited to a week meeting in Germany with work and I’ll be week 33 going into 34… should I say I can’t go? I feel the pressure to, but feel like I’ll be knackered at this point and don’t really want to leave the country. Or am I being dramatic 😂 I’m also going on holiday to Greece with husband 3 weeks…

I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and I’ve used some online calculators which have determined I’d be entitled to UC and other benefits once my mat pay drops to SMP after 6 weeks Am I correct that I can only start claiming benefits and making an application for the grant when I’m on SMP, so after the 6 weeks? I don’t ...

what is a good work from home job that you can do with no skills or any college education? Not really wanting anything customer service where I have to deal with people just something simple I could do at my computer or my phone. not really interested in any jobs where you have to lie to make money either.

Anybody else out there a full time teacher while raising a toddler? Would love to hear about your experience. I teach PK-8th grade in our city, and I love my job, but ever since having our daughter I’ve started to resent my job. I can’t afford to be a SAHM or work part time, but feeling DESPERATE for a slower pace a...

It feels like I’m constantly being bombarded by ads on social media, specifically Instagram, about starting an “online business” just by sending a DM! Without needing any experience or even knowing where to start. They all use phrases like: "achieve financial freedom," "leave your 9-5," "learn how I made this amount...

So I used to work full time 37.5 hours a week, I am returning to work after 9 months maternity and 1 month A/L at 19.5 hours a week. They are saying this means I will owe them annual leave and it will need to be taken out of my A/L for 2025/26. How would I work out how much I am going to owe them?

Hello, I have endometriosis and finally expecting this October. The care that I have had from the NHS for my chronic illness has been horrendous. I would like to look into private health insurance so I can get monthly ultrasound scans, and peace of mind that I can be seen or offered support swiftly in case there are...

How long did it take you to get your child benefit payments through? We stupidly claimed late due to a misunderstanding with my partners salary. Will it still be backdated 3 months if baby was born in April?

Hi! I’m a new mom and currently have a very intense, demanding job. I’m considering leaving my current job and doing something part-time. Does anyone know, or have thoughts, on what the best part-time jobs for moms are?

what have you guys been doing as I struggle so hard with no support and financially. I want to go back to full time employment but just don’t see how I can manage even with picking my son up from nursery. Feel like it’s the same as staying on benefits

Hi all, When I scroll insta, I see endless profiles that talk about digital marketing and how easy it is to make money etc. Does anyone know what the catch is? Is it like pyramid selling? All these "mums" loving life quitting their usual jobs and trying to "coach" people! 🤓

I am so so so stressing out right now. I seriously need some help. I’ve previously had a stillborn baby and I have a 1 year old currently and I’m pregnant again. We are in the process of buying a house which asking price was £325,000 (priced to incite a bidding war) and ended up in a bidding war with 7 other people....

Hi to any mamas on Medicaid. I’m getting married in June and we’ve had a lot of unexpected surprises and expenses since planning our wedding. We are not financially in a situation to provide health insurance for all three of us. I’ve been told when I get married I will lose my Medicaid but my spouse and his income i...

I’ve been back from maternity leave for about 3 weeks (plus 5 week annual leave) and I’m completely sick of my ward. My deputy charge nurse is a huge bully and I cannot face staying here I’m just ready to leave, I thought it might have changed while I was off and if anything it’s got worse. Anyway sorry for ranti...

Please comment what you do for work! I am at a loss on whether to return to my old job, stay home or try to find something new. Would love to hear where you mamas are at and how you like what you do!