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WFH Jobs?

I'm in the Marshall, Texas area and have a 1 year old and another baby on the way. I'm looking for work from home jobs to be able to have extra income. My fiance works and makes good but I feel like with 2 babies it'll be a little harder, I want to start up some type of savings. TIA 🙏

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Wfh jobs??

Any moms know any wfh jobs hiring? I’m in NC

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Stay at home job asap!!!

I really want to contribute financially but it's hard to get a bartending job pregnant lol. What are good stay at home companies to work for? Not for reselling items and work remote only. Please help!!

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SMP

Can anyone confirm if I am entitled to SMP? I started my current job on 7th August 2024 starting my maternity 6th Feb. I thought I had to work 26 weeks but now I'm not sure?

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Where do I stand

I’m returning back to work in April I work in retail. I’m 99.9% sure they will want me to change one of my 3 days they’ll try to change to a late. (Which I don’t want to do) i just wonder what my rights are I’m asking to go back the exact same hours I was doing before do I have any rights to just do this? Or can the...

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Maternity leave

Hey. A bit of help please. My work are so useless in getting back to me and I just want to get my head around things. I get 28 holidays plus bank holidays. Hoping to finish middle of March. So I’m assuming when I’m on maternity leave I’m still entitled to bank holidays.. so do I get my 28 days plus the 7 days bank...

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Career/Course Advice

Thinking of doing a course in accounting/bookeeping which route is best to go down? Which is best to start with could i go straight ATT level 2 I'm 38 in few weeks is it to late to start something like this I am a billing administrator and want to learn more and open up few more opportunities. Being a mum of 2 now ...

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Holiday accrued on maternity

So I took the full year of maternity and I know my holiday will have accrued throughout that year, but how do I go about taking/being paid it? Also it’s holiday accrued based on my previous hours, does it matter if I then come back and do less/different hours? Need to speak to my manager in the next few days so look...

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Remortgage on maternity leave?!

Hey mamas, has anyone in the UK had to do this? How did it go? Any advice? I'm worried my lower mat leave payslips will make things tricky for us. 😢

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New job

I’m considering not going back to my job after 9 years (shock) I know.. but since having my LO I would just rather working from home. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do with a job to work at home. I’m open to anything!

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redundancy & benefits… how & what to claim for?

I am currently 25 weeks pregnant & have been made redundant, my last day was 30 December 2024. I am due mid April so think it’s unlikely I will secure a job now. I am aware I might be able to claim some benefits, however as I have never signed on before, I don’t know what I am entitled too? Can somebody please ...

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Mom Care Docs Review

Hi Edmonton Mothers, has anyone here used Mom Care Docs, how is their service, would you recommend it? I understand they only use Royal Alexandra Hospital, is it a good hospital? I have been looking for a prenatal care as am going into second trimester without one. My doctor has made it clear he does not deal with ...

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Obstetrician recommendations

I’m searching for an obstetrician who offers private antenatal care specialised in high risk pregnancies. Any recommendations and what challenges you faced if you don’t mind to share?

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Looking for a Business Bestie!

Where all the Boss Moms at? Looking for like minded Mamas! 🦄💕💰💄

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Pelvic floor therapy and crappy health care system

Is anyone else frustrated with the health care system? I recently upgraded my health insurance to the BEST one my employer provides since I am delivering this year! I’ve started to have terrible low back pain and my OB referred me to pelvic floor therapy. I called and it turns out my health insurance doesn’t cover...

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Question About Maternity Payment Plans at Methodist or Memorial

First-time mom here, and I’m going to Methodist. Did anyone have to pay a delivery fee before actually delivering the baby? They gave me a maternity plan that includes professional fees for prenatal/postnatal office visits and delivery only If so- we’re your payments high for those that did not qualify for Medicai...

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Travel in Developing Countries in early pregnancy

Hi all. Before I knew I was pregnant we spent 2 weeks travelling round Madagascar, eating all the local foods, raw meats, soft cheeses, diving, mozzie bits - all the normal holidaying in developing countries. I was 7 weeks pregnant at the time and now can’t shift concerns around exposure to listeria or taxoplasm...

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Flying

I’m classed as high risk in my pregnancy and I am due to fly to Belfast for a family wedding when I am 35+4. Will I be able to fly if I get a fit note? Would the GP provide me with a fit note? The flight is Newcastle to Belfast so approx 40 mins if that.

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WORK FROM HOME

Looking for remote jobs from home! Please send me ideas and help me! My jobs seems like it may not be lasting much longer and I have to be able to stay home with kiddo (been with company for years, but they wanted me back and I don’t think that will be happening as I want the time with my kiddo)

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Wfh child care

Hi all! I will be switching jobs after maternity and there's a high chance I'll have work from home option for a couple of days a week. I recently heard from someone that there's an option to hire someone to look after your baby while you're there working from home and you're with your baby during breaks. Is that...

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