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WFH

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

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Job and getting pregnant

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..

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Going back to work?

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...

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Child benefit

I’m currently not earnings any incoming and no maternity leave. Would I be entitled to child benefit if so how do I apply?

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Work during maternity?

Hi all! I work as self employed and essentially I’m only getting government maternity pay whilst I’m off, which I’m going to really struggle with. Does anyone know of any work from home jobs that are realistic during maternity leave? xx

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Benefits

Is the double child benefit payment true or false? Am due my weekly benefit on Friday but it’s not the 3rd so dose this mean I won’t get or am so confused haha

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Parental leave help please

Hello! My husband and I started parental leave on august 17, we are taking leave at the same time & shared the weeks. When will our leave end? On service Canada, it says end of claim august 9 2025 It says December 1 my claim changed to parental? I don’t understand

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Childcare funding

9mth- 2yr old funding for working parents. Do you still get the 15 hours per week whilst you’re on maternity leave?? I’ve had a look at the gov website and I feel it contradicts itself. You obviously have to confirm details every 3 months so I’m worried that when I’m on maternity it will say I’m not entitled till I ...

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Momma friends in 30's

In need of some some company with the kids and without 😀 im 37 with a 20 month old

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Handyman or painter/ plasterer?

Guys please I desperately need someone to help me around the house with stuff! We have so much work but don’t know anyone affordable and reliable 😫 if you know anyone please give me a shout x

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Maternity Allowance

I haven’t worked for my current employer long enough so need to claim maternity allowance instead of getting SMP. Just wondering if anyone else is struggling with baby brain and filling out this form?! So many dates and so much thinking 😵‍💫🫣😂

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Have you paid your hospital bill off yet?

*Child birth etc

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Worrying about the end of mat leave

I have to go back to work in April and I'm just so sad about it. My May baby is my second child and I thought I'd get the most out of this mat leave because I wasn't doing everything for the first time, but it has seem to have flown by. Anyone else feeling rubbish about going back to work? Xx

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Is being a sahm a luxury

I've seen different views on here and just curious with people's opinions

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Maternity grant - full time work, single mother

Hi am I still entitled to the maternity grant. I’m pregnant and working however I’m a single mother? Thanks x

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Employment tribunal

Has anyone ever took their boss to a tribunal regarding maternity discrimination?

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When is the last time you had a day (let's say at least 6 hours straight) OFF? That means no work AND child free!

Bonus: tell me what you did on that day off in the comments

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Maternity pay & universal credit

Is anyone receiving Maternity pay & universal credit? I was told I’m not eligible as maternity is classed as an income is this true?

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Maternity Allowance Final Payment

Mums, my mind is boggled and I’m sure you’ll be able to help me! My maternity allowance ended on 29th November (started on 1st March so 39 weeks), I last received a payment on 21st November (week 38), am I right in thinking I am due 1 more payment? Or have others received the final payment on the date theirs ended (...

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Band 6 SMP

Can anyway give a rough idea of what my SMP payments will be after tax/NI deductions? Im on my period of SMP only and panicking slightly 🙃😬

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