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I went to the ER July 10th because my toddler hit my toenail and made it bend upwards but it was still fully connected at the nail bed and had to be pulled. I was there for only 2 hours (mostly waiting) Last week I got one bill that was under $500 and was shocked it was so little but didn't think much of it (haven't...

Looking to make a bit more income as a Stay at home mom. Any survey apps or 1099 jobs, no phone legit work? Something I can do while they sleep.

Afternoon all, I’m hoping someone can help me out. I’ve just logged onto my work laptop to access my wage slips over the past few months, and I’ve noticed that each month what they pay me, and what they tax me varies quite considerably. For example, one month they taxed me £79 and another month £0 the last two month...

About time to get back to work and Wanting to do something remote if anyone has any recommendations, anything remote they do themselves or any advice! Would love to hear it! Thank you in advance! 🩵

About time to get back to work and being new to the area (stroudsburg PA) I haven’t had anything established here yet. Wanting to do something remote if anyone has any recommendations, anything remote they do themselves or any advice! Would love to hear it! Thank you in advance! 🩵

Does anyone else work from home with their little? If so, how do you do this and not lose your composure or cry every day? These last few months have been making me start think I wasn’t made for this and it’s really getting to me. Any advice?

Sorry not a baby related question but since being on maternity I’ve gone way into my overdraft and I need it cleared ASAP so going to apply for a loan. I don’t go back to work until September so when applying, should I say what I’ll be earning then? They’re asking for my monthly income you see. TIA

My insurance is in network and I just got two bills from Natera one being $3200 and the other being $416 (I did get two tests done that’s why there are two bills) the amounts just seem crazy. Has anyone else gone through this / what did you do?

As I get closer to babies due date I’m starting to get worried sick about coping financially once my Mat Pay starts. I only get 1 month of full pay before the Mat leave kicks in, and have about £4k saved (which I have no idea wether that’s reasonable or not) I’m fortunate my partner can work over time so we’ll never...

Hi all. Please help me to understand something. If i reduce my contracted hours, will the annual leave entitlement still be a similar amount in DAYS or do i actually lose some annual leave in days (please dont explain in hours) i understand its pro rata but want to understand it in days please. So the annual leave i...

I have a question !! I had my baby girl in January, was working but did not return. My manager knew I wasn’t going till return but told me to still obviously apply for my paid leave(def a great manager for not getting mad I wasn’t going back 😅) . Well anyways, Its July and I never really finished my application for…

Hi yall, I am currently on maternity bonding leave, I return to work for 2 weeks next week then go back on paid leave for 3 weeks then I’m hoping to use unpaid leave the remaining 4 weeks after. Has anyone submitted their resignation letter well in advance? I don’t want to miss out on my maternity leave payments. D...

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Where can you go for general support after being discharged from the midwife? I know you can go to the GP but this is more for general feeding issues

Been to a nursery today and the prices for the Month after rent just can't afford. Need to find a job online until my baby is ready for school what is there that I can do for jobs?

My husband earns over 60k but we are struggling financially with our mortgage and bills and baby stuff. I no longer have an income. I really could do with the money; however, I know that you have to pay back the benefit via taxes the following year if you earn over £60k. Has anyone been in this situation and paid ba...

Does your company offer different brackets etc So for example things like how long you’ve been with the company what position you hold and all other aspects (if any) ? I’m just intrigued to know what other companies offer. I just found out my company offers different brackets of maternity pay. One of those is 5 mo...

Hi, I am planning to travel to India as my father is not well. I am currently on EI. Will EI be impacted if I travel to a different country? Should I inform service canada.?

Is 2 weeks to early ? I’m a single mom with absolutely no help and 2 kids and no money coming in is 2 weeks too early ? And can anyone recommend and work from homes ?

I just want to make sure I am doing it right! When our baby is born does my husband call his work and get him added? We have to wait until he is born right? I just want to make sure I don’t make a mistake and then have a lack of coverage. We have Kaiser