Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Or do they stop it automatically? Or do you just pay back at the end of the financial year?

Mine is trying to find a career for him. He's a jack of all trades but at 30 years old should have established this already.

Baby will be 9 months on 12th December. She is eligible for the 15hrs from 9mo, which I assumed meant she would be eligible any time from the term starting after 1st January. I return to work 10th March, the week of her 1st birthday, and we've planned for baby to start nursery the week before, but now reading this...

I’m currently a mom of a 4 yr old and currently 8 weeks pregnant me and my other have decided I should slowly start being a sahm so I can have a safe and healthy pregnancy but I still would like to work any ideas?

SMP is so rubbish😫 anyone have suggestions on how to make some extra money whilst on maternity pay?

I’ve seen so many mums online now making an extra top up of money smp is shocking

Does anyone know any good work from home jobs hiring ?

Hey everyone, I just moved to Keystone Colorado from Maine and I'm seeking health insurance that covers my pregnancy. Back in Maine I had Maine care. Can you suggest the best one please? I tried online and all I'm getting is spam calls and messages.

You may be eligible for 52 weeks meaning 1yr off work in CA!!

How are you making extra $? What’s your side hustles? I’m sooo broke, it’s killing me. I’m currently pregnant and left my job weeks ago cause it was such a hard job just paying $13/hr. Who will hire me now 8 months pregnant? I’m selling stuff on mercari but no luck since I have no brand items to sell! Someone help m...

Does anyone know if care charge for private prescription? My Care clinic use stork as standard but they are so expensive so id rather go elsewhere but unsure how it works? Do they charge extra if you want them to write a private prescription?

Hey guys just wondering if anyone else is on maternity allowance (didn’t qualify for SMP) & knows how much you actually get after tax & NI. I know it says £184.03 weekly but it also says “before tax”. Thanks :) xx

Hi I’m currently at the end of the third trimester and this is my first baby! I had some helpful apps to learn about pregnancy as it progressed and am wondering now if any of you have recommendations for apps once the baby arrives? Anything with educational content, guidance on caring for a baby, milestones, etc.

Hi girls, just looking for a little bit of advice. I’ve came to the concconclusion that I won’t be returning to work in January when I’m due to go back. Has anyone else not returned to work after maternity leave? I’m just curious to see what benefits I could possibly claim off the government. Our annual income (...

Are there any other shift working Mums in this group? I'm a shift worker working 12hr days and nights, 2 on 2off 3on 2off 2on 3 off so every other weekend off. I am looking for another role for when my daughter starts school as I feel I won't see her much. I'm just wondering what other shift Mums plans are. My hu...

Hey so I haven’t been working in the last 3 years as I have no family who can take care of my daughter if I was to go to work and if I did start I would be working to pay childcare. I just wanted to know those of you that didn’t go back to work what did you do? How do you afford to stay home And those of you that w...

Hi, Can anyone explain this to me please? My maternity allowance claim started on the 18/1/24 and I’ve been receiving the highest rate you can get which is £184 something a week. My final payment was today and I’ve only been payed £499.51 but I can’t for the life of me work out why? Is the final maternity allo...

Hiiii! I am currently 33 weeks pregnant (due to go on maternity leave in 3 weeks time) and have a 2.5 year old. My company are closing our office and I am therefore being made redundant and currently going through the “consultation period”. I’ve googled and googled and can’t get a straight answer anywhere, my qu...

Has anyone used a pregnancy planner? I have been wanting to get one to help with my sanity/stay more organized during my pregnancy journey but has it helpful you? Or do you feel like it’s a hunk of money you just wasted that ended up in a cabinet? Also if there are any specific ones you really loved feel free to dro...

American work environment sucks. I’m on mat leave and it was extended by my dr bc of ppd. I got a letter today from my employer basically saying if I do not come back (aka get it extended again which Dr already did) by the first return date Dr stated I will be paying 800 monthly for my health insurance which previou...