Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

Any moms that just solely SAHM and take care of the home and family? Any advice for a new homemaker?

I am probably not going back to work - long story but looking to start a lawsuit potentially. Will I be eligible to claim the free hours for nursery. I’m going to do some casual work and try to set up my own business instead. So I will be “working” but not in the job I left.

Please be very careful of pyramid schemes I've gotten a couple messages asking if I want to join their company and make X amount of money. Please report and block them.

I've decided to not return to my work after maternity leave for mental health reasons as it was a very toxic place. I currently work in marketing and I'd like to make a switch to something else that I can do on a part time basis for a year or two until I figure out what to do long term in my career. I'm wondering if...

So I want to set up a bank account for my child but I’m on uc will they take some money off if I tell them I have a bank account for my child (won’t be able to access this until they are 18) and where can I get a bank account from as I’m only 17 and you need to be 18 to set up an account x

My baby has a nursery place for January confirmed so I will go back to work two days a week. I will be earning minimum £300 a week for two days supply. The eligibility for the 15 hour free childcare is that I earn £183 a week. The issue is, if I have a sick day, or baby has a sick day or if I need a day off, it mean...

Hi,I just discovered from my employer I will not get any maternity pay because I didn't work enough time in my current place.By the time I Ieave for maternity I have worked only 25 weeks. Is anyone familiar with Maternity Allowance here?Online is says the eligibility for it would be only if employed or self-employe...

Anyone know of a work from home job if so send me a message

I moved from small town to big city aka my hometown. I have my OB transfer and send copy of my medical profiles to new OB/ GYN group at hospital. When I arrive a new place and turn out my insurance wasn’t acceptable with them. I did called insurance AND everywhere etc ob/gyn to accept me as 31 pregnant. They all ...

I use to work from home but was planning to work in office. With daycares no longer accepting my child’s age I have had to request a change of shift 8-2. They agreed even HR. Then they switched it to 8-5 over a phone call. I was recently given an ultimatum to quit my job. After months of harassment I finally gav...

Does anyone have a work from home job that pays at least $17+ just moved and want a fresh start with a new job

I have a public assistance case, I just got a letter saying I must be working in order to receive public assistance. The thing is I do work, just not on the books. I’m babysitting for a friend 4 days a week and it’s the perfect hrs where I don’t need to put my child in daycare. I can’t tell them I already work so i...

Hi ladies, I know this sounds daft but my work has been quite uninviting about my return. Not directly I guess but just not very responsive, I've arranged all the kit days and had to chase every email to get answers. They've only just sent me the flexible working request form. Even though I have proof my boss was ...

Any other pregnant mamas struggling to find a job and it tanking your mental health a bit I’ve had so many interviews and haven’t heard back from anybody and then the other places I’ve applied aren’t even hiring anymore I’m frustrated and am just trying to find a way to pay my bills

Was it hard for anyone else to return to work?

Im currently on materially pay and my god its sucky. I currently claim child benefit and thats it. Was wondering if there was anything else? Me and my partner both work but me being on a lot less now is making it hard to pay bills and baby expenses. Was just seeing if there was anything else that could help us til...

Hey girls, I have never been on and don’t know much about OF other than it is a platform to make money. And who doesn’t like more money. Any help , guidance and Knowledge would be great.

Hey ladies wondering how to make extra income to be financially independent? I hate relying on people for money . I rather make my own money. Any ideas what to do ? With a toddler at home and infant? Currently studying to get my ownership in dance to teach 2-5 movement. So that another reason why I want income. Thanks

Hello, I’ve started a new job and I’ve only been there about 2 weeks, how long do you have to be employment until you are entitled to maternity leave/pay? I’ve had to pause trying to conceive..

Is anyone gearing back to go to work this month or next? I go back in January and am really struggling with it. I am trying to use December to "prepare" but she is refusing the bottle, has a hard time falling asleep for anyone else and cries a lot in the car. My mom is going to take her weekdays, but she has an adop...