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Maternity leave extension

Does anyone know if you can extend your maternity leave beyond the 52 weeks? I understand it will be unpaid but is it a possibility?

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Going back to work

Has anyone gone back to work after being a stay at home parent for 3 years? How did you manage it? I have a 3 year old and 1 year old and even just the thought of having to go back to work brings me so much anxiety 😫 I've never been away from my kids for more then 2 to 3 hours and hubby's having a hard time finding…

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Returning To Work

I woke up this morning so sad and worried! I am thinking about my upcoming return to work date and I don’t know how I’m supposed to deal with it! I don’t want to leave my baby. Even thinking about it makes me really anxious 😭😭😭😭 I am wondering how others handled this difficult transition?

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Shift in career

So, I’m due back to work on Monday 28th. I’ve always felt confident about returning to work full time, childcare is all set in place ready to go etc etc. The last two weeks I’ve felt so gloomy and had what I guess you could call an ‘epipheny’ and a fuck it, ‘if not now then when’ moment of starting my own business t...

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Working as a midwife.

I am curious of those who work within the midwife sector. I would absolutely love to be a midwife assistant/care assistant and I heard you don’t really need qualifications for it (unsure if this is true, just what I heard from someone who does the job) ideally I’d love to be a midwife but trying to find the time f...

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Paid time off for maternity appointments

Are you entitled to get paid time off for antenatal appointments if you have not got your matb1 yet

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SAHJ

Does anyone have any stay at home jobs? I am a first time mom & I would really like to stay home and be with my baby. Plus daycare is expensive.

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Career related question!

I’ve always wanted my own business but I struggle with confidence and never had the money to put into it. I was toying between mobile coffee business or cleaning business. Anyone doing/done any of these? Which do you think would suit family life/be more in demand and be profitable? I’m so doubtful of myself an...

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Maternity leave

When are most people starting their maternity leave in the UK? I was originally planning to work until 38 weeks, but I’m now considering taking 2 weeks of annual leave beforehand, meaning I’d finish at 36 weeks. Is that fairly typical here? My manager is based in the US but I work in the UK, and I can already sense...

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Quitting work

Did anyone go back to work then quit to be a stay at home mum? I’m thinking about quitting. I only work 16 hours and pretty much all my wage goes on childcare as I work school hours in prep for when he does go to school. My husband earns a really good wage so we can fortunately afford it. My boy hates nursery and I ...

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Staying at home but wanting to work as well

So ive been a stay at home mom for almost 3 years now, with my two girls. But I'm going crazy not working. I've been trying to find jobs at home but I'm not having luck. Was gunna go get a job in the real world but my little one(4 months) only breastfeeds. Plus daycare is expensive. Any ideas on jobs from home? Pic ...

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SECONDARY SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST INTERVIEW

I’m looking for a few tips if possible for my interview tomorrow. Irs working as a receptionist in a secondary school. (Currently a gp receptionist). I really want this job, I’ve always wanted to work in schools and always wanted a career, especially mental health working with kids so it’s a stepping stone for me. I...

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Working

Work from home/stay at home moms how are you making it? What do you do for extra income??

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Work question 💡

I work for a huge company within the UK. I am being made redundant at the end of May but I am currently on the sick leave due to anxiety and stress (not work related, personal problems). I am meant to facing an investigation when I return to work - which I won't be doing, I am waiting to be made redundant. Say if ...

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Work From Home

Hey! Does anyone know any good and legit work from home jobs with a flexible schedule? Thank you so much in advance for any insights you may have😊

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Maternity pay UK / Northern Ireland

I’m in Northern Ireland so not sure if it’s different, my job has offered full pay 6 months but after that I’m not sure what is offered or if anything, would it be possible to apply for statutory for the remaining 3-6 months? I’m new to this and don’t know what I’m entitled to I also don’t know where to get my MAT...

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