Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

My husband and I lived in an apartment for many years in a difficult city. Thankfully, we managed to move into a manufactured home, but we are slowly starting to realize that we don't have enough space now. We have accumulated a lot of debt because I was unable to work when our son was in the NICU, and we ended up...

The time to go back to work is slowing creeping up and I’m just feeling overwhelmed about leaving the house. Any advice how to handle this? Without feeling bad for leaving baby with husband whole day? Even though it’s a part time job I feel like I would be more comfortable with a job I can do staying with my family ...

Has anyone requested for both of these and is it better to have my notes and get a good read of them first before asking for a birth review or does it matter? Also in the belfast trust when you request your notes is it paper copy or online via the app? Thank you ☺️

I am a SAHM but I am looking for part time work which is hard in my little town and we don’t have anyone to take care of our child during the day so I would want something at night. Anyone going through this?

Is there such thing as an extra income that I can do from home whilst on maternity that isn’t MLM?!

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?

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…

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?

Ladiess, I want to change my career but have no idea what I want to pursue! I need some inspiration. What do you do for work? Do you love it? Is the pay good? Good work/life balance?

I am 17 weeks pregnant and recently lost my job. I have a temporary role now but have been interviewing for permanent positions. I haven’t told any of the recruiters/potential employers as I’m worried they would make up another reason not to hire me. Does anyone have any experience/advice on this?

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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