Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

For all the moms that had to go back to work after 4 months… how did you do it??? I literally cry everytime I think about sending my little baby to daycare… they don’t know him like I do and what if i miss so many first? What if he starts sitting up or crawling at daycare without me? I don’t want to go back to work...

Hey- so I’m a full time working mom and struggling with the home/work balance. I’ve already decreased my hours once but it’s still so hard, I dread going to work. I can’t work from home. Suggestions???

Hey ladies. Hoping someone can give me a bit of advice. I've been back at work around a month now after mat leave. So, not long. I had to go to a hospital appointment for my baby. It's one that I cleared with my manager a couple of weeks ago.. and I got given the all-clear. It's a monthly appointment. That last m...

i am way too anxious to do this but how much do you think some people get away with! wouldn’t it be mega easy to just fudge the numbers!!

Hi Guys, Mom of twins .. 7 month .... Planning to join work... I don't know how to manage... No help from relatives.. please share how you guys are managing???

So I’m currently on 32k a year on 37.5 hours a week - I’ve proposed to drop down to 30 hours on return to work and they told me my new salary would be 24k - does that sound right??? I thought it was such a huge drop? X

I've got a few more months to go but just wondering when you all started maternity leave?

Bills are piling up and one job ain’t cutting it with me being a single parent with 4 kids.. So I’m asking if anybody knows and part time positions that’s available please let me know! Idc what type of job it is just need to bring in more money at this point..

Hi all, was told today by a mom about the tax credit but online seems very complicated. Never had apply for any funding/benefits so not sure where to start. Can anyone help to understand more? My partner and I get good salaries (80k and 90k) so not sure if that would be an issue but if we are entitled to some child...

Can i just post the form? or does it have to be taken to the job centre? i’m very confused. Also, how long is it taking at the moment?

so i’m wanting to take FMLA unpaid leave. i’m a contracted worker so that’s all i qualify for having been at my job for a year & met the hour requirements. i want to take the full 12 weeks. i’m entitled to that right? my job can’t shorten it? my state says 12 weeks is FMLA. my ob said medically they can only write o...

Hi all, ftm here unfamiliar with the wic process/application processes . When I was a kid I know my mom had it but she said things have probably changed since then. Any feedback is appreciated. For background context Due in April, I make 30k a year living in nj living with my boyfriend.

So I had my first appt since finding out I'm pregnant again. Im about 11 weeks. I hated how the doctor treated me he had terrible bedside manner. The entire time I was in his office he was starring at his computer screen wouldn't even look at me. Then when it was time for me to leave he didn't even stand up or anyth...

When is everyone starting their maternity leave? I’m 33 weeks today and was planning on working until 38 weeks but I really don’t think I’m going to be able to do it. I’m absolutely shattered and also have a toddler

Hi, I'm a single mom to a 5yr old toddler boy who attends school full time but I struggle to find a 9-5 to fit around our schedule as it really is only me. I try to search for WFH jobs but most come up as scams and I can't afford to lose anymore money. Please help ladies!

I work full time and contribute towards a retirement plan and I’m earning a pension. I’ve been considering becoming a full time mom, however if I stop working, I’ll lose my pension (not vested yet). I’ll get to keep what I’ve saved in my retirement plans but it’s not where it should be as my pension was my main plan...

Just asking for advice from any mums here who work in HR or employment law please! An internal promotion has come up which I am hoping to apply for. I know my rights whilst on mat leave, and I know that I can't be discriminated against and refused the job because I'm on maternity leave. However, I'm wondering if the...

Hi, This isn’t baby related. Well it kind of is as I want to take out life insurance, god forbid anything happens to me and my children are taken care of. I’d like to know the best life insurance companies and people views on them please? Just so I can have a bit of help deciding who to go with. Thank you for ...

Hi girls. Assuming most of us working mummas have returned to work now (and if not; will shortly), just a little check in - how is it going? How’s your new routine going, drop offs and pick ups for little one, nursery or alternative care arrangements etc? Do you like the new routine? I returned part time a few wee...

Serious question. How is everyone financially surviving? My partner works crazy hours. I have a 2 year old and 7 month old. I’m doing wee odd cleaning jobs/delivery jobs here and there when I can. We don’t have support or childcare money at the moment. Struggling month to month. I can’t get a set full time or part t...