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Recent discussions

Traveling to Spain

Hi everyone. Im traveling to Spain next week and ive just read about the new rule they have introduced at border control where they can stop you and ask for proof of your financial situation?! I've read online that you have to prove you have more than £1000 in your bank account to fund your stay or you can be refused entry.. its random spot checks apparently. Has anyone else come across this? As a mum of 4 who has saved hard for a family holiday im not sure I'll have this money avaliable after bills next week. I work part time and have only just come off maternity leave🥺 panicking ....

Remote work?

Does anyone know of any good remote jobs? I don’t want to put the full financial burden on my boyfriend, but I also don’t want to have my baby in daycare 5 days a week

Lost your way as a SAHM

So, I’ve recently became a stay at home mum and had to adjust to not being financially independent and having a massive amount of my confidence and identity being taken away.

I do love being a stay at home mum, but hearing my partner talk about work and earning money as made me a bit deflated. I can’t return to work just yet, so just wondered if there were any tips or groups or advice about how to still nurture myself whilst having a toddler haha :)

Returning to work

Anyone else feeling increasingly stressed about the thought of returning back to work. Im due back at the end of August and feeling so stressed about it

Maternity leave

When is normal time to go off on maternity leave?
I was trying to work as long as possible before baby comes but I’m currently 31 weeks and struggling !!

Income?

How are you bringing in income as a stay at home mom? Are there any remote jobs that are flexible/suitable for SAHMs?
i have a 5 year old ( in kindergarten), 2 year old and a 1 month old❤️

Single Mom Questions

Hey guys not sure if this is the right group to post this on but I needed to ask for some help/advice.

Last week I was kicked out of my apartment by my baby’s dad. I lost my home and everything was completely uprooted in my life. I haven’t been able to work since my baby refuses bottles and sippy cups since she’s barely 6 months old. I’m trying hard to get her to take them but it’s so stressful and has not been easy.

Since I haven’t been able to bottle feed her, I haven’t been able to work. I lost my car in a bad accident and I have nothing except myself and my baby. My parents took me in so I’m not homeless but I feel extremely guilty that I’m there with my baby.

Does anyone know of any remote job opportunities, or freelance work that I can try so I can make some money for a car and an apartment? I’m stuck and I really need some help or advice.
Maybe some tips on trying to get her on a bottle or sippy cup.

Please any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

WFH position that isn’t a scam??

I’m 21, 9 weeks pregnant with my first. i would prefer to find something before I get very far into this pregnancy, because we have agreed that staying home with the baby would be the best option for us personally. have been looking into work from home positions for at least 2-3 years. i can’t ever seem to find any that aren’t pyramids or basically just like a build yourself up on social media. if anyone has any advice or suggestions please feel free to share or message me.

US- Highest earner

How much does the highest earner in your household make?

Going back to highest earner …

On my last poll yesterday, nearly 50% of participants said that highest earner earns over £50,001 annually, sooo.
Highest earner in your household earns …

(Just curious to see higher tax payers in UK)

Calling all the moms who do that online survey stuff

Which websites are you using and how often do you get paid?

Remote jobs

Please can anyone recommend any remote jobs?? Preferably part time.
I desperately need some financial help

Im sorry but...

Looking after kids all day long is SO much more mentally draining, overstimulating and challenging than most jobs, if you think im wrong please explain im genuinly interested.

Obviously things like working in ER etc are more stressful but I truly believe most jobs just need to be managed well and then they're easier than a full day with a young child/children.

For moms working remotely

How do you work with a 9-10 month old baby? Is it possible? I am seeking a salary position in my career path which is now at the mid-level/ senior level. This may take 50+ hours a week of work…not sure if I have to hire a nanny but really want to see my baby as much as I can but still do well in my role.

Anyone receive formula through both WIC & insurance ?

So my doctor prescribed my son similac alimentum and said either WIC or insurance will cover it and usually WIC will only approve if insurance denies it, so the WIC office called me and confirmed the switch & it was loaded onto my card and then about 4 days later insurance called and said they would be sending it in the mail, is this normal to receive both? WIC is covering 10 cans and insurance is covering 9, do I have to notify them or can I just collect both ?

Travel Insurance

Does anyone have advice regarding travel insurance for baby? We are travelling to Greece soon. Thanks for any advice on where to start

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