Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

So I’ve just had my 37 weeks appointment with the midwife and have been told baby is back to back. Any idea how I could get them out of this position? I have heard horrible things about back labour so any advice please xx

Did anyone else not return? Did you have to pay all your salary back? Was it in instalments? If you do go back how long do you have to stay before you can leave with no repercussions? My contract doesn’t say anything on the matter

So there is no way in hell I will starting my own business anytime soon. I already have my hands full. However, it’s always been my dream to have my own “mum cafe”. Like a little soft play/kiddie area and obviously cafe area for the parents😅 I’d love to bake all the cakes, traybakes, cookies etc. Just do not have…

Hey all, I'm really considering not returning to work for a long while!! I'm due to go back in November, but I don't want to miss out on anything! What if she takes her first steps at nursery 😭 I work in the nursery she'll be attending but still!! My problem is though, my partner earns around £49k a year, which…

I'm not really a "I have my rights" type of person, I usually let things go. But prior to me going on maternity leave i was advised about a promotion that my boss said I can apply for. There was me and my friend both up for the promotion. Since being on maternity leave, they have just given my friend the promotion...

Anybody know of a place hiring, preferably 2nd shift. Just needed income to get me a place or my own. Charlotte!!

I am due to return to work after taking the full year maternity off and have been to have a meeting to discuss everything. Whilst there Annual leave was discussed and I was told that I get less than what is in my contract. Apparently this is due to there being an additional bank holiday last year. It gives my amou...

Does anyone know if I work less hours at work starting now, will it affect my maternity leave pay? My feet are killing me standing on them all day so instead of 8 hour days I plan to start working 6.5 hour days but hoping it doesn’t lower my pay when I go on leave.

Hey, can anyone tell me how their payslip was laid out when they received a mix of regular and mat pay in the month. I think my Trust payroll has screwed up as my July pay just has basic pay, it doesn't indicate any mat pay. I asked for my enhanced pay to be paid across the 39 weeks.

Anyone else find this process completely confusing and ridiculous? I have to file with my job but they can’t do anything until I file and receive confirmation from the State. Per state website you apply once leave starts, or within 30 days. As I don’t plan to take any time off before my leave, I am currently 37 week...

Hi mums! If we are returning to work in January, when can we apply for the 15 hrs free childcare? My application is ‘pending’ due to being on mat leave so wondering when to officially put through. TY! X

I am looking for a work for home job Was looking in to Amazon influencer Wanted to do reviews but don’t know how to apply can any one help I’m a stay at home mom but want to make some money too

Does anybody work from home ? I need a job asap 😭💔❤️ Where do I look for a job ?

Hi mamas! I’m looking for suggestions on what you think are the must haves when starting your LO weaning journey. Anything from cutlery to books to charts to storage containers! I’m not due to start for another month or so but maternity pay isn’t great and I want to make sure I’m fully prepared so I can start the...

Dont know if anyone can help but is there ANY way to make money as a SAHM in the uk. I don’t get my maternity pay or benefits until the end of the month and I’m fully into my limit in overdraft. I’ve already had to ask friends and family for help but it’s still not enough 😭

Hi everyone! I am due with our 1st baby, a little girl, on the 6th of December. I’ve got enough holidays left to, in theory, take annual leave from the 6th of December until Christmas, go through the Christmas break & only start my mat leave in January, if this is allowed at all? Or does maternity leave have to sta...

Hi, I’m not sure I’ll qualify for maternity pay. Can anyone help please?? I’m due to start a new position (in nhs) in September but have been a nurse (in nhs) since December 2022. Due to it being in a different position and trust will this affect my maternity pay when it comes to it? Please help not sure what to d...

Hi ladies I was wondering if anyone could advise / got an experience. I am not planning to return to work after maternity and just don't know when to tell my employer so I don't miss out on my annual leave while on maternity. I researched and researched, checked acas, maternity rights dot org and most websites say t...

Does anyone work in employment law or HR or have experience in either? My maternity leave replacement has been advertised externally with the same duties as mine but with a senior stuck in front of my existing job title. The pay has also been advertised at 20% more than my current base pay. I am a senior member of s...

Does anyone know if or how i can change my payment to monthly instead of weekly ?