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If I work for a different company whilst receiving SMP is that allowed?

Hey mamas Anyone a stay at home mom? If so how are you making it finically? Any remote jobs?

Hi all, I recently had a new born on the 10th of this month and was wondering if anyone else had been through this... So my 6 year old is my first child and was already on my claim so my UC payments have always included the child element for her. I had my second baby on the 10th this month and reported its straight...

Yes/No . . . I usually don't but these Thanksgiving ads looking real pretty ...(savings)

I am curious if there are other moms here who are investing/learning how to grow their stock portfolios? Seems like my husband and all his friends, and their friends friends AND all the extended male relatives are very knowledgeable and have formed their own WhatsApp groups to learn from each other about how to grow...

I’m work in healthcare. My job is restructuring my current role, basically adding more on my workload, with unclear directions starting week on Dec 1 and setting up a time study with quality/admin in a couple of weeks to “help manage my time more effectively”. I wanted to see people thoughts on this? We’re a small t...

So my son is 5 and I’ve been a sahm. Last year I completed a medical billing and coding course (I’m amca certified) that was free but was told I couldn’t be helped in being placed in a job. I have no prior experience in a medical setting but I’m soo willing to learn and get out there. I’ve applied on indeed (and com...

I need some words of encouragement. I work 3 days and looking to go back 4 days. I just don’t want to fail my baby and be to exhausted on my days off. So please help me out full time working mamas!😇

Hi, we’ve just opened a universal credit claim while I’m on maternity leave. Can I apply for the sure start maternity grant as well or do I have to wait to see if we get any help first? We’ve got an open claim as of last week. Thank you.

Just trying to sort out when I’m going back to work. Does anyone have to go back full time?

Wfh or on site jobs hiring Asap

Hmrc owe me income tax through paye which will be added onto my next wage, will this affect the amount of UC I get?

Hey mommies! I am reevaluating my career now that my maternity leave is coming to an end and would love to work from home. Any recommendations on where to start and where to apply for a new beginner with no experience?

Hi just saw this on TikTok and its an hour drive from me, has anyone been and is it worth it?

I’m pregnant with my first and due in April and I initially put my maternity leave to start on my due date with a week of annual leave prior so I finish work at 39 weeks, but I keep seeing videos etc where people recommend finishing earlier! My question is for people who have had their maternity leave, did you feel ...

I’m looking at applying for maternity allowance (stoped working mid way through pregnancy so all I’m entitled to) I’ve worked the 13 weeks required in the time frame and earned enough but I didn’t pay national insurance because I didn’t earn enough to have to pay. It says about needing to have paid class 2 NI to qua...

I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant and working in a school, to date, a risk assessment has not been completed. I was just wondering if any other school staff have had theirs and what was included and if any adjustments were made? Thank you

Does anyone know how I can work out my NHS maternity pay with SMP on top? Yearly I make £39,850 so I don’t actually know how to work it out 😬 really stressing me out!

Do these exist? If so, I’m considering working again and this would be the best option for me due to mental health issues. TIA

I’m in total shock, feeling unappreciated and don’t know what to do. I’ve been challenging the maternity pay where I work as it’s statutory maternity pay….i work for a very well known football club. Today HR offered to pay me off!!! Totally unexpected and as a result of my ongoing discussions to try to influence the...