Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I'm just wondering if anybody has successfully claimed back annual leave? So I'm currently on Annual leave this week but have been struck with a stomach bug the last 2 days. It's day 3 and I'm finally starting to feel better, but obviously I've lost 3 days of time off and had to cancel plans. I've heard you can clai...

Has anyone managed to wfh with their little one at home with them? How has it been? Did you manage to get your work done?

People who are stay at home mums, how do you cope financially? My maternity has come to an end, I started a new job which hasn’t worked out for us and we have made the decision that time with our baby is more important then any job and money Just wanted some advice on how people have coped with this and any supp...

Any Mamas Doing WFH Jobs if so please name some.. I’m looking to get one!

For UK mums, if you are on mat leave with your second child and you are claiming tax free childcare for your first child. When it asks you to reconfirm your details and if you will be earning ‘x’ amount for the next 3 months does that mean when I get to month 9 of mat leave I need to be working again or I won’t qual...

Can anybody give me some advice on finding a corporate job? Like where can I find these jobs? Also in an entry level.

Anyone know of any remote jobs that are flexible hours?

hey girls, can anyone help me as I have no idea what I’m entitled to if I chose not to return to my current job… So I work in private health care so their rules are made up by themselves but nothing in my contract says I’m entitled/not entitled to my annual leave I’ve gained whilst on mat leave. I went off in Marc...

I work for the NHS and I’ve been off with pregnancy related illnesses quite a lot since I fell pregnant mostly sickness dizziness etc. I have been asked to attend a meeting a stage 1 absence meeting which my boss says it’s very informal as im Pregnant and won’t go anywhere but when I’m reading the nhs Scot policy o...

Does anyone have recs for developing your birth plan? Preferably not a 400 page book.

Hey everyone if there are any pregnant moms in Houston in need of support/ material assistance in Houston I do know of some resources that can help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, I know how overwhelming it could all be with trying to get stuff together

In the process of interviewing for a new job, I've been told by family its such a no no to mention anything maternity related. I am not pregnant but thinking on starting to try some point next year. What is the best way to ask what their eligibility for company maternity benefits are, while asking about other bene...

For any pregnant moms that need material assistance I do know of resources that can help here in Houston. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I know it can be overwhelming with looking for or trying to receive resources so I’m happy to share my knowledge

When should I apply for child benefit I’m due in 62 days and not sure when I need to apply for it

Hello, does anybody know of any jobs going in maidstone? I have been looking for a few months now and it only seems to be nursery staff or care. I have retail experience and nursery experience, however nursery isn't suitable atm. Thanks!

My maternity is over but I don’t wanna put my baby in day care. Any suggestions for evening jobs or work from home jobs to do. He’s my first born & I want to spend a bit more time with him before I put him in child care 🥺😩

Hi I’m looking to find a flexible job preferably working from home and office during school hours, with a company that understands work life balance but also a decent income to support my family (I know I want it all lol) any company or job recommendations I’m in no rush as looking for this next September when my da...

Currently on MAT leave, on stat pay, due back to work in the new year, if I was to find a job while on MAT leave as I don’t want to return o my of job, what do I do? Who do I contact to stop MAT payments, and do I contact work? There arseholes I won’t lie but I just don’t know how to go about it… Thanks!!!

For those working from home due to childcare, what reasons are you giving your job? I’m looking for a remote job, and I’ve seen a few saying hybrid with option to go fully remote but not sure what to tell them my reason is for being remote if they ask. For context, my baby girl is 7 months and I’m not ready to p...

Hi ladies, I want to know how we as Muslims can go about buying a home as the conventional way is interest involved. Its such a hard topic to navigate as some take the opinion that its allowed for a first home as there is no other way( unless you have a few hundred thousand £ under you mattress). I know there are...