Not going back to work

I’m not going back too, it doesn’t make sense for me as my salary will just go to nursery fees. Just literally looking for something like work from home jobs.
I think you should do what’s best for you and the baby and don’t think what everyone will say.

I'm not going back either. I went back part time after I had my first and worked the two days my husband was off, so we barely saw each other and had no time to spend as a family. Now with two little ones I think it would be pointless to go back to work, as I wouldn't earn nearly enough money to cover nursery fees.
I am however going to do a nursing degree once my oldest starts school and I can have my youngest in a nursery 😊

You wouldn’t be going out to work, but you will still be working 24 hours a day- babies are hard work! I wish I could be a stay at home mum but we really can’t afford me to be as i earn the bigger wage & we are struggling on my mat pay as it is, but don’t underestimate the work you will still be doing!

I don't want to go back to work either for similar reasons. Can you go on benefits straight a way if you voluntary leave work?

Yes I'm not going back till my boy is 2 years old

I wont be going back to work either. But based on my partners earnings we won't be eligible for any help. I will wait until the nursery funding for our baby becomes available and then look at getting a job (should be September 2024). We all have to do what's right for us and our families x

I'm not going back as my whole wages will be childcare, so ultimately I'm paying someone to raise my child so I can go to work for free 🤷‍♀️ it's not worth missing things like walking and talking trying new foods etc when she goes to nursery at 3 years old (maybe 2yrs) then I can go back, but right now we have no family or friends that can help with childcare

Just remember that your benefits may change, or at least your responsibilities or their expectations. Sometimes, you're not entitled to UC if you gave up your job, and you might be expected to attend job seeking appointments. I would definitely get advice from CA or the Job Centre as it's dependent on your personal circumstances. I totally understand your situation. My husband went part-time after our first because I didn't want to give up work, but financially, we were better off than paying childcare.

Yip am handing my notice in. Cooudlnt go back anyway due to child care as i work 4 days on 4 days of . I spoke go universal credit and asked when i should hand notice in she says she cant advice that . But once tbey see my income is £0 i would start getting paymenfs from them xx