Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I just found out I’m pregnant with baby #2, and I’m already thinking about the logistics since we don’t have any family nearby. How have other mums managed when they don’t have grandparents or close relatives around? I had an emergency C-section with my first baby, and I’m already leaning towards a planned one this...

Earlier on in the day he was asking me for crisps and coke and I was like 'am I supposed to pay for this with my arm or something?' Now he's asking for £30 for a GAME 😱 He's asked his mum for £80 for shopping and that game, but she hasn't paid him yet so he's asking me to charge it to my phone bill so he can get…

Any moms on here currently work in Medical Billing and Coding? Exploring my options for jobs working from home and would love some info on it 🤗

Has anyone thought to open a savings account for their baby yet? Are there any good options? I heard Junior ISA might be better than a regular savings account, anyone know much about it? Just looking to add £10 or so per month really until she's grown up

Hey, so just after a bit of advice really .. I work for the NHS and have done for 3 years, I’m due to have my first baby 19/12/2024, and was thinking of going on maternity leave around the end of November.. I’ve been given a form to complete with 2 options on in which I need to decide which to take for pay and I’m ...

My mat leave pay ends the end of the month and I’m wondering if UC will top me up as I can’t go back to work yet?

I know medical insurance will cover diapers for autistic children. I’m just wondering how to I go about doing that. Any mamas done that before?

Has anyone successfully received this? I’m not on any benefits but I am currently receiving maternity allowance as not getting paid by employer. It’s not clear if you can claim this just on maternity allowance or if you need to be claiming other benefits as well. Doesn’t seem fair in my opinion 🤔

Anyone works from home, trying to find sth for so long

So tired though, really unsure what to do!

So my maternity leave official ends and it’s back to work tomorrow. I didn’t sleep a wink last night and it’s only 7.30am and I have cried twice :( my little girl started nursery 5 weeks ago I wanted her to settle before going back and she is ok there but it just doesn’t make this any easier. I’m so so sad that I wo...

What style bib are you using and would or wouldn’t you recommend it?

Would you rather work at a job paying $12 an hour bringing in $500+ every 2 weeks or would you rather work gig jobs like GrubHub, Lyft, or Spark bringing in $500+ every week $20 an hour or so?

Just want to know if there is any cheap things to do during maternity leave, especially now that it’s starting to get colder. I live in borehamwood and my son is 4 months. I’m open to all suggestions. (Even if it’s expensive please leave a suggestion because I might be able to do the expensive activity at least ...

Does anyone else not got their child benefit on the same day/date every month? When I first had my daughter it was consistent and roughly the same time every month but now it’s all over the place. It’s not even the end of September and I already have the next payment. Also why is it never the same amount…? Like I ...

I desperately need some form of income. Does anyone have any side hustles or know of any stay at home jobs? Please let me know! TIA

Can anybody give any advice? I’m needing to look at pump kits that are reliable but won’t cost a fortune because my boyfriend has to buy it for me, there’s no guarantee I’ll get maternity grant, and even if I do I may not have it for another 5 weeks maximum so he’s needing to pay while We’re still getting used to wh...

my baby is 9month old i work omly two days which Saturday's sundag and my partner can look after her and am starting gcsc math english this gear soi dont knowwhat will be the timing for this but as far i know it will be around morning for couple of hour maybe 3/4 ,,so by this time he will be at work and he can pick ...

I’m totally skint and was hoping it would have been paid by now.

I am a support worker for autistic adults and one lady lives in the most disgusting environment you can imagine, my job is to clean it twice a week and empty her cat litter. She has soiled underwear and cat faeces everywhere and keeps all windows and curtains closed at all times. The smell literally burns your nose ...