Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Any bad experiences with going self pay? We really wanted health insurance this year but our cheapest quote is $640 a month. 2 healthy adults and 1 healthy toddler. What in the actual fuck! Those of you that are over $100k a year, is that what yall are paying?

Help. I may be losing my job soon, my husband works full time but we rely on my wage as well. Like I normally cover groceries and car finance. Unfortunately no savings and in debt from mat leave (credit cards). We have a 2yr old.. would I qualify for UC in between jobs? 🥺😭

Does anyone know the process of filing for disability due to pregnancy? And if it’s worth it? I’m 12 weeks and it’s been extremely hard for for me to continue working I physically can’t anymore as much as I have been trying to push myself. I work in retail and it’s a very physically demanding job and I can’t take it...

Can I please hear some of your experiences with having a high BMI (over or around 40) and midwife appointments and being told about all the risk you face because of this etc. For context I have a high bmi over 40 and I’m pretty healthy and have always had a well balanced diet, I’ve had no complaints during my preg...

Unfortunately, I am not in the position where I can afford to take my whole 12 months and so will probably be returning to work a lot sooner than i want. Any other mothers also having this deliberation, any advice please?

I'm currently on maternity leave, returning to work in just two months. I had fertility treatment to get pregnant the first time and it's my intention to try for a second baby sooner rather than later. My company gives occupational maternity pay if employed for at least 12 months, I met this criteria. Here is my que...

I was recently laid off and haven’t found another job yet. I have to come up with $400 in 3 days before my storage is sold in auction. I’ve posted stuff to sell online but no luck with that yet. I don’t have a car which would be great because I could make money easier with deliveries. Any suggestions?

Just entered 30th week on my pregnancy and at my last appointment my midwife advised to start putting the birth plan.. I have got no clue what a birth plan actually means and how does it help ?

Just entered 30th week on my pregnancy and at my last appointment my midwife advised to start putting the birth plan.. I have got no clue what a birth plan actually means and how does it help ? Any advice mamas ?

I’ve just quit my job about a month ago and have been logged out of the employee app and my details no longer work which means I can’t access my payslips which I need to claim maternity allowance, does anyone know if there’s a way to get them somehow ? Any help appreciated!

Another work from home job I just got laid off from 🙄 what is going on with these remote jobs 😤

Hi please can anyone advise on Tax free childcare deposits etc. Do you deposit the reduced amount into your account how does it work i’m so confused and i bet it’s really not that hard aswell lol 🙈

Is anyone willing to share any ideas to start my own business? Maybe dm me if you don't feel comfortable commenting. I'm happy to study, but I wouldn't be any good at things like hairdressing, beauty things. Happy to do things with my hands, but unlikely to be something artistic. I've got a Cricut but I don't think ...

Does anybody have any experience with e-commerce and dropshipping? I'm currently working with a mentor, but I would love to hear about other people's experiences in this area. Since I'm pregnant, I would love to be a stay-at-home mom.

Anyone else the breadwinner with stay at home partner? I thought it would be more common but haven’t met any other working mums whose partner stays home! How is it for you?

Is their any real jobs to do at home just to earn a bit extra if income ? Like I just Tited of seeing my man stressed out all the time an when he comes home he tells me about it but trys so hard to not to tell me or show it in front of our child

I’m self employed and returned to work months ago (only part time) but genuinely just curious how SAHMs manage on just their partners salary to pay for mortgage/bills? Do you rely on savings or just very careful with money?

I have a 4 year degree. I’m open to work in any field. I prefer any demographic But teenagers. I downloaded indeed and other job hunting apps but I’m just don’t know wtf I’m doing

It’s a very invasive ask but I was just wondering if anyone here is a single parent and receiving Universal Credit? My relationship has unfortunately broken down and I need to sort finances out so I can plan moving out but it’s a struggle when I’m not sure how much money I would receive from them… current claim is a...

My employer seems to forgotten about me already. I’m working from home until my last day on 7th and have barely anything to do, literally no emails coming in. I’ve been going on walks and batch cooking to fill my time. Do I keep quiet and enjoy the downtime or let them know I need some work? Just worried they’ll ...