Non refundable deposits from nursery

Just been reading about how the government have clarified that non-refundable deposits are not allowed by nurseries unless the child does not take up the space
We’ve paid £100; £50 of which will be taken off bill and £50 “non refundable”. Has anyone had any joy getting this money back? Thanks in advance 🥰

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Looking for a talkative relatable friend

Hi there ✨ im looking for a good friend to relate to, someone to talk to everyday if possible throughout the day about whatever; emotional support, plans, jokes, advice, memes it doesn’t matter.
Non judgmental and just some company. Getting together can be hard, even for me. Just having some company even through texts can make a big difference for myself, especially with mental health.
Something genuine and fun in a friendship.
Im very open minded, 4/20 friendly, raver, I like pretty much anything honestly. I have a little girl just born July 23rd, she’ll be 2 months old this month. Im home all the time right now snd post partum can be a l3itch and a half too.
If you have an iPhone we can play games back and forth too, it’s funny sometimes 💖
Taking applications now 😭🤧 lol

Breakup

Hi

I’m really struggling recently with finding anyone who’s possibly went through or knows anyone going through my situation 😭 my fiancé wanted to separate recently after 15 years together and our baby who is 4 months I can’t ever get my brain around how you just stop loving someone our house is getting valued this week and everything just feels so numb not many people will have probably went through this so maybe I’m just being hopeful! X

Little to no help

Is anyone else getting little to no help by friends/family.
When I was pregnant I found out I would be a single mummy. I was promised by my family especially my mum I would get lots of support and help. Since the baby being about 2 weeks old it all stopped I’m lucky if I get 5 mins a week of help. Anyone else experiencing this. I’m struggling bad. Baby is now 11 weeks old.
Any advice x

Is your family struggling money wise or no?

We are really comfortable money… wise far from rich but if an emergency came up we could take care of it and we can do what we what when we want without worrying or budgeting. In the media it seems people are struggling but at my job and at my husbands job its like its not as bad as the media is trying to make it seem. Has anyone else felt this or noticed this?

Looking for remote work ASAP!

Hi all, I'm looking for full time or part time remote work. My most recent work is as a Business Intelligence Analyst with skills in Python, SQL, Tableau, Excell, some Machine Learning and general dashboard building. I've used several different crm/dashboard tools and I am very adaptable to new tools and technology. I've also previously done QA roles for all kinds of tech devices and some IT type work.
Outside of tech I worked in childcare for almost 10 years as a Nanny, in daycare, and in a montessori preschool so I have a wide range of skills.

NYC Anyone?

There are so many people here, but its still so lonely. I want to make friends, but I feel like in my neighborhood its really impossible if you don't fit the mold. I live on the UES, but I am by no means rich. My husband and I went from dual to single income. The women in my community talk about nannys, private schools, and plastic surgery. I never had friends here to begin with, so now that I'm becoming a Mom I understand how even more isolating it is.

I'll be honest, I'm a hermit. When I don't have someone to go places with, I very rarely leave my apartment. Would anybody in this group like to do both? Apartment/netflix and chill + go on a walk along the river or go to the park?

Being 32 weeks has made even smaller errands feel immobilizing.

I'll make tea. I'll even spill the tea! I'm also a great listener. If there's someone a few months behind me in their pregnancy I'd even love to pass down my baby items as they become available to another Mom looking to save money.

I could really use some advice from other people who went through difficult mental stressers while pregnant, encouragement, and some in-person friendship. I believe in God, and am spiritual. If we have that in common thats awesome, but I'll never try to push it on you.

I am scared to meet people, but figure this is worth a try.

Sorry if this comes off as desperate.