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I’m a military spouse who currently moved to Illinois, my husband has work here . My child can’t be enrolled in pre k here at the moment because the classes are full . Anyone has any suggestions/recommendations of any remote jobs currently hiring that I can apply for ???

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GP decrease hours - same pay?

I’m a doctor and struggling due to hyperemesis. I’m currently signed off work but hopeful that my symptoms will ease up soon and I can get back. My GP has recommended to first go back with reduced hours - if my GP signs me off for reduced hours, do I get full pay? Or would I become paid LTFT? Im a bit confused

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Maternity exemption form

On maternity leave I know we get exemption for prescriptions but do we also get this for dental work? I can only find my nhs prescription exemption form but nothing for dental work.

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Tips/input/etc

Any moms do digital marketing and sell dfy products? If so how’s it going for you? Does it actually work? How long did it take for you to startup? How long did it take til you started making profit?

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Flexible working requests

Does anybody know which social media pages have the advice/help on this please? I saw someone mention some the other day but can’t find the post. Equally does anyone have their own experiences with this they can share? I want to reduce my days from 5 to 3 and I am stressing it will be rejected, I don’t go back unti...

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Work from home?

Anyone have any legit work from home jobs? I want to stay home with my LO and be able to work at the same time. Anyone have any suggestions or anyone work from home and their job is hiring?

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SAHM? (Stay at home moms)

Does anyone work at home or know of any remote jobs? I really want to start working right now that I have some time before baby comes 🥹

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Help!

Does anyone have an remote job suggestions? I really need a new job.

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Maternity leave

I need to start the conversation about maternity leaves, and I was wondering how much people have been getting through their offices, especially in the pharma or biotech industries.

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WFH Jobs/ income ideas.

Anyone know any legit work from home Jobs. STAY AT HOME MOM OF 2. struggling to find work due to not having a vehicle or childcare. I have a one year old at home. Any work from home or other ways to make income, appreciated. Thank you.

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How to make some money?

My husband works full time and is paying for our house and bills. I have no money coming in except child benefit that everyone gets. I was wondering if anyone knew any ways to make some money on the side as I don’t want to return to work yet.

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Can anyone suggest work from home jobs?

I would like to stay home with baby after PFL, I just started it but want to also start getting ideas. I don’t feel ready to leave baby to anyone for babysitting and I want to be present in her day to day life. My husband makes decent money like he isn’t crazy rich but he supports just well enough and that all that ...

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Financial Problems 🥲

Any leads on how I can find work from home jobs in the midwest I'm currently 22 weeks and Im about 30k in debt while facing trial in court and i have to pay lawyer fees soon don’t know what I should do any saving tips or side hustle you guys may have that can help.

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Jobs

Hey mama bears, I was wondering if anyone knew of any wfh opportunities? I have a 5yr old & a 3 month old at home. Anythinngg helps! TIA! <3

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UC question

So im receiving universal credit for whilst I’m on maternity leave and my dad has recently got £500 from inheritance that he said he would like to give to me as knows I’m struggling at the moment with money. Would I need to notify UC about this as it’s a big amount of money?

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Things that keep you busy?

I have been on maternity leave for just over a week now and already dying of boredom. Recommendations on hobbies or things to pass my time until the baby is here…besides cleaning?🥲

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Best ways to get food stamps?

Haven't gotten food stamps yet due to having a hard time trying to do it online and also call I need ideas what to do like do I go there and do it or try again online because Everytime I call it hangs up after 2 hours of being on the phone

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Switch Providers

Has anyone switched providers in third trimester? I am 30 weeks but had a negative experience with my OB and would like to find a midwife

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Medicaid and WIC

Hey there! I’m about to be 19 weeks, and just exploring options. My sisters told me to get on Medicaid and WIC to help pay for labor and delivery, as well as daycare and food etc. they said it affects my credit, and was just curious if this is true. Overall I’m just curious about y’all’s experience and any tips or...

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Maternity pay

Hi 😊😊 Does anyone know if the enhanced maternity pay works off gross pay or pay after deductions? Thanks 😌😌

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