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My mat cover (contracted for 12 months) has received a promotion and I found out via LinkedIn and my employer hasn’t contacted me about it 🙃 She’s also removed ‘maternity cover’ from her title so I don’t know if she’s now permanent and when I return if she’ll now be my manager. I’m frustrated and annoyed as I’ve…

Hello, My understanding is that while I am on maternity leave I keep accruing annual leave as an employee. I started maternity leave in November 2024. Does this paid annual leave expire in 2025 according to the UK law?

I might have to leave my job and become a stay at home mum! I am really anxious to make this step financially! Does anyone have any recommendations for me?!

I currently earn just shy of £80k pa. After 6 months of mat leave, I go down to smp and I’m worried my savings won’t cover my bills for the remaining 6 months of leave. Can I start claiming benefits once my employer stops paying me?

Hi everyone :) , i’m new here & i’m 24 weeks 1 days pregnancy , im a having a financial issue so i can’t go visit a doctor and get a ultrasound and check baby health , so if anybody knows a free healthcare near Dallas , Texas , that can check baby for free , do let me know below it will help alot , there’s a baby ch...

Hi! Is anyone else going to be a first time stay at home mom? And if so, are you having a hard time with societal pressures to be a “working mom”? I’m so thankful and feel incredibly lucky that my husband is willing to take on the financial responsibilities and support me and future son, but I can’t help but feel li...

If you've put in the minimum amount over the minimum qualifying number of years, how much will you get per month?

Hi! Looking for advice on switching OB/GYN doctors so late in the game. I’m due March 12 and I was hoping it would get better over time, but every time leave an appointment I feel uneasy and rushed out. I get scheduled with a cycle of doctors every appointment, which I understand since it’s not a guarantee that one ...

Anyone hiring? Or know of places I could apply to?

Hi! After researching maternity leave in California, I'm still unsure if we're eligible for both "state disability" and paid family leave, or just one. Can someone help me understand? I appreciate it!

Hello I am a nurse. My husband is in the Navy. Fortunately he is on the shore side for the next year. I am currently working bank only but struggling to get shifts in my trust. I also have a bank contract with a GP surgery, which I don't really enjoy to be honest. I need to increase my working hours so I am looking ...

What’s your degree in? I’m thinking of going to college and getting one but dont know what I want to do. I currently don’t have a degree and am a SAHM.

Does anyone know how it works with paying tax during maternity pay? Do we still have to pay it then get it back at the end of the year or is it automatically calculated as soon as SMP starts so that we don't pay anything/less during those months??

& what carrier do you have

Mummas who work from home, mainly having to answer calls like a customer service role ect, is it actually easier to work from home with baby at home or is having baby around difficult?

I am due back to work this coming March and I’m going to leave, I’m wanting to work from home and my current role doesn’t provide that. Where can I start looking for these kind of roles? I don’t think they are advertised well or that there are many jobs like this? Is anyone working from home, what kind of job do...

Someone that job hops when they feel wronged, disrespectful, or someone had them fucked oh so they say bye bye, quit and looked for another job or had another lined up? (I literally know that the job market is trash right now lmao. I mean like in general, in the past, or if you just don’t give af cause life’s to sho...

Hey everyone! I work for the NHS and am wondering if anyone else is planning on opting out of pension payments during maternity leave? I would rather the money now than when I can retire at 90 years old 🥲

Anyone else a single mum not working/ low income and expecting a baby? I’m quite nervous due to money, worrying if I’m going to be able to get all the necessary things before baby is here

So I’ve just found out I’ll predominantly be on statutory pay for my mat leave which is pretty much just £700 a month ?? How are people living off this? My rent and bills come to ~£1k so I’m stressing!!