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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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Remote jobs?

I’m graduating this month with my associates in business administration. I’ve been applying to jobs but haven’t had much luck

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Pregnant on Mat leave

Has anyone else fallen pregnant on maternity leave and did not return to work in between? Specifically in Canada. I haven’t contacted my work yet about it but I’m wondering can they let me go? Or will I be able to keep my position after taking an extended leave (unpaid obviously)

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Working from home

anyone has positive stories / tips re working from home with a baby? Or am I delusional that it might work out?

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WFH

Are there any real work from home jobs that anyone knows of or have even experienced ? Anything helps !

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Money, money, money

What would you do? Your mum gave you £15k to help buy a property for you, your partner and baby but the sale fell through. She said keep it until you find somewhere else. Your partner (not married but you are in a good relationship and not living together yet) says "give the £15k to me and I'll use it to buy my fl...

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Maternity ending question?

My work have rang to say my maternity ends in January 1st but I only went on leave June the 8th so this is only 7 months of maternity and I'm getting paid statutory for 9 months right? 3 months unpaid if I choose to stay off for the full year. They're ringing to ask me if I'm going back in January to do kit days or ...

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Baby number 2

Can someone explain maternity pay eligibility in the NHS please? How long do you need to be with current employer in Scotland? Recently moved jobs…

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Pregnancy work out HELP

Hi there. I've been super active before pregnancy but since I found out our life circumstances changed and I haven't been active since July. I want to catch up and prepare for labour. HELP, any apps, youtube channels, books! Thank you

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WFH moms

Any moms in Houston who work from home with just a high school diploma or know any companies hiring for remote positions ?

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Non driving moms

What are we non driving moms doing about nursery and work?? Stressing about public transport not showing up and missing pick up time! Can’t afford learning to drive in this economy anymore🤣Partner drives but he works quite far out, do i just get a new job thats close? Whats everyone doing x

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How much are you expected to do for your SCs?

I’m just curious as my friends seem to think I’m being taken advantage of… To paint a picture: We have our SS 45/55. I work full time I take our child to and from nursery I do all school picks / drops for SS I look after both of them while I’m working after school, until bedtime. I know my partner works hard but ...

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Looking for a remote job please help!

Hi.. I am looking for a remote job.. in customer service or HR. Something that can start asap. Please don’t send some fake jobs or pyramid schemes my way.. I’ve worked in call centres/ contact centres/ HR and really need a job. I’ve been looking but no luck yet. Thank you.

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Quick money

I’m a sahm and my hubby is currently on paternity leave. He is (supposed) to be getting paid but because HR messed up, he won’t be getting paid until week 6 out of 8 on his leave. We have been going a month with no pay. We have used every penny we have for our son and necessities. We have used our credit cards, and ...

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W@H job finding

Hey mamas, I’m a FTM and have been staying at home with my baby since September. I’m trying to find a job by the end of March and I’m having a hard time finding a stay at home job. If y’all have any ideas or advice on this, please let me know🥲

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Wfh resources

Help! Someone posted on here a list of wfh resources. I'm running dry on finances and need additional money. I need a part-time wfh in customer service. I work as a Home Health Aide. I have 3 kids. Thank you

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Can you do statutory and mandatory training as KIT days on your maternity leave?

My maternity leave doesn't end until April, and I don't go back until May end. Can I still do stat and mandatory courses but in my KIT days so I get paid for them?

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Royal woman’s hospital

Hey mamas, I am just wondering is anyone else on this app has had a bad experience with the Royal woman’s hospital regarding prenatal care, I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with GD and have been told I will be induced with no other option only to be told today that I will not be with no explanation. I just have no...

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