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Job scam question

I got hired for flowers foods subsidiaries. I’m now scared someone is impersonating them. I seen the posting on LinkedIn in the description it said to email the application with your resume to the email provided. I did and I got hired they said they’re sending me a check to get a work computer and pay for training i...

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Wfh jobs?

Does anyone know of any work from home jobs that provide equipment?

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Going back to work

Hi everyone, I know there have been several posts about this, but I just need some tips, PLEASE! How is everyone dealing with going back to work? I cry just thinking about it! I had to leave my old job because we bought a home and moved. So, instead of working 3p-1130p, I'll be working 7p-730a---2 nights a week and...

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Maternity Leave PPD

I’m currently on maternity leave and my doctor is having weekly check ins with me and so far she wants to keep me off but can only extend my time off by every two weeks(not sure why). Is it okay to ask my doctor for longer time off? I just don’t want to overstep any boundaries. I’m going through a lot right now and ...

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Moving states

So I’m currently pregnant and we’re planning on moving states in a couple months I was wondering should I still see an ob now or wait till I move?

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Anyone work in tech

Good morning, anyone here work in tech? Im a nurse and looking to switch careers. Trying to see how i can get my foot in the door

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Maternity grant

So I’m 31+2 weeks and recently sent off the maternity grant, how long roughly does it take to go through?

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Help!!

Hey guys, I’m 14 weeks pregnant and going to be a first-time mum. I’ll also be doing this as a single mum, which is exciting but also a little overwhelming. My current job is quite demanding, and I’m looking for a work-from-home role to better balance everything. I’ve been trying to find something on my own but hav...

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Is there any legit work from home jobs?

If so drop.some below

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Working or sahm?

Hiya! I work from home as an accountant so I'm a little of both really. Wbu?

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Stay at home job

Hey any mamas can point me to a stay at home job

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Free childcare hours

Any experts on the new hours? 15 hours from 9 months. We are eligible and have a nursery place where she is going two days and I can’t get the code til she’s 9 months which is now so I just applied and because I’m on mat leave until 1st April it said ‘you aren’t returning to work in next 31 days’ ‘You may still be ...

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College savings plans

What are you guys doing to save for your baby's future? Custodial Roth IRA? Trust funds? 529 plans? I'm so lost in all of this! Please help!

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Starter maybe?

So I’m a stay at home mom in a failing relationship and need extra cash could someone give me some starter tips just an idea really

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What jobs are out there?

Hi all, I’m really not happy about returning to work.. school is just not the nice place anymore and I want to spend time with my first born (IVF) but what else is there to do? I understand a pay cut would happen. My ideal would be for a charity or outreach but I can’t find anything!

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Jobs

What jobs / hours is everyone working? Looking to switch careers with having a 5 month old baby but unsure what route to go towards

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Money worries

Hi all, unfortunately I will be out of a job at the end of January, rubbish start to 2025 I know. I’m just wondering what other ways are people using to make a little extra cash? I use Vinted etc already just wondering what else I could do for now. Many thanks 😀

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Is anyone else not yet back to work?

I had to leave my job when I had my little girl, so didn’t have a job to return to. She starts with a child minder 2 days a week beginning of Feb so I will look to get a part time job to fit around that, but am I really late in returning to work. Some people go back when their baby is 9 months and I just couldn’t im...

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Looking for a job while pregnant

Hi I am looking if anyone knows anyone who will hire someone that is pregnant. I am currently 21 weeks and I am going out my mind being in the house . This pregnancy was a shock and I was starting a new career which was not deemed safe due to medical history etc . I am now looking for work but who I going to hire ...

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Benefits

Does anyone know how much is the boundary to receive benefits / UC if your married? Like what is the yearly income boundary to receive? If just husband working

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