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Child benefit

If you've applied for this, how long did it take til you heard back/got the backdated money? I'm a little late in applying and didn't realise you can only be backdated 3 months pay (so if you haven't applied yet, do it asap so you don't miss out on a bit!).

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What jobs do you have? (Not baby related sorry!)

What jobs do you all have? Since returning to my role following maternity, I'm hating it snd I've decided it's really not the job for me (recruitment) What do you all do for a living? Looking to find a new job! Want to feel inspired. Currently have no degree. But more than willing to go back into education

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UC and child support

hey! so I have a 1 year old and pregnant with my second, I am currently unable to work so I am on UC my BD sends me aprox £100- £150 depending a week towards my child and the pregnancy to help out will this effect anything with UC as it’s an agreement we have, I moved into a private property so rent is double what i...

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Hi. I just got my first apartment 🎉

Here is the question. I lost my job recently and I just found out that I will have to pay for electricity and water. I applied for food stamps, and just I got approved 🙌. I'm in Maryland. Is there a service that will help me pay for those bills while I find a job? I live I. Columbia MD. Please let me know thanks

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Need a remote job asap

Yao I need help, I need to find a real remote job soon, my husband is working all the time and we had a little bit of savings put back and now it’s all about to be gone because our car had a blown head gasket and bills adding up on top and I’m 31 weeks pregnant and I can’t go and get a job because I’ve already been ...

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LO is unwell so need to call in work

My LO isn't well, she's been sick this evening so I can't send her to nursery tomorrow. As a teacher, am I entitled to paid time off to look after sick child or will it be unpaid? I'm looking on the NEU website but can't seem to find the answers... TIA

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Okay wfh moms.

If you have wfh job. Can I see ur resume ?

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SAHM

Looking for a remote job/at home job . Any suggestions?? It’s been so hard to find one !!

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SMP

I can't understand if I qualify for SMP, there's no one at work I can speak to at the moment, I've checked online and im getting different messages. Does anyone know if I started my job on 19th June and im due 9th February, I didn't know I was pregnant when I started the job I found out 2 weeks later. Can anyone ...

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Maternity leave

Has anyone decided which date they're going to take maternity leave from?? Made my plans this morning. Curious to see what week you're taking it from

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Struggling to get a decent job

Is there anyone out there that can help me to get a job and mangers or anyone that can help me to improve my chances I'm having no lucky at applying.

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Part time Extra income

Hello ladies, I thought I’d give it a go and see their is anyone on here that knows of Any part time cleaning or small Jobs that are needed/going. I already work full time but I’d like to work a few extra hours to earn some extra money to put away ready for maternity leave. Any suggestions would be appreciated 😊

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Work from home moms?

Getting ready to go back to working and I work from home for a call center. I have no idea how I’m even going to make it work. Any other work from home mamas in here?

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Jobs in Newcastle

I have a 14 month old and looking to get back in to work part time. I was self employed but looking for something that will suit the hours of when my little one goes in to a pre school. Any help is appreciated thanks girls

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Anyone else

Any other mama’s have trouble getting insurance, me and my son just moved back to Florida in September, and have been trying to get everything settled here, we’ve gotten my son health insurance and a doctors appointment for Tuesday, I don’t currently work so we’re on wic and food stamps until I can get a job at leas...

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Jobs

Any idea what to do as a Stay at home mom with 2 in the house. And no vehicle. I feel like I'm drowning.

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Full time working moms?

I’m currently working 2.5 days a week but have looked to increase to 4 full days to allow slightly more income to the household and improve my workability (currently very awkward only working 2.5 days a week). This will mean 4 full days of nursery for my 2 year old which is quite a lot. I feel so guilty but at the...

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Subcontractors

Hey fellow moms! I'm in need of some advice. I own a small cleaning business, and I'm struggling to find work for my team. We've got experience cleaning offices, schools, and stores. Do any of you know of businesses or places that hire subcontractors like us? My two other workers are super reliable, we just need a g...

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Starting work whilst pregnant!

Hi all ! I am 12 weeks pregnant and me and partner been thinking for me to take on a job part time as we are beginning to struggle financially specially with our 2nd baby on the way as well as a lot of spending we have on some things next year( also we are not eligible for any benefits) . we’ve had to move to pr...

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Work

Hello mamas, if you work from home what is it that you do? And are your companies hiring? I’m this economy it may be nice to see what options are out there for us!

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