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Flying whilst pregnanf

I am due to go to Scotland on the 11th April. I will be around 6 months pregnant. I'm wondering whether or not I will be able to fly or whether it's worth me looking into going up another way?? I know midwives can issue a fit to fly note but I'm wondering as its still within the UK whether I will need this? Has an...

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Informing work about pregnancy

When do you plan to inform employer about pregnancy or you already did. I work in a factory, I want to wait till after 12 weeks but some days I can't help it as I feel strained

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Anxiety

So im going back to work! And I have a job interview tomorrow. And yes I'm excited to have a life outside my home but it's also very hard for me just thinking that I won't be able to be with my 4 month old baby girl gives me sooo Much separation anxiety!! 😩😭 how did u girls deal with going back to work after birth?

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Are you doing anything for extra $ as a sahm?

Are any of you mommas doing anything on the side to make extra money as a sahm? I’ve worked since I was 15 I’m 35 now. I’ve always had a steady job, good solid income and when I stopped working in May of 2023 to become a sahm I was happy with it. I still enjoy every single day with my 2 kids. One is 19 months and on...

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Online courses

Has anyone done any online courses or qualifications that are interesting or beneficial?? Obviously maternity leave is a long time, so would love to do a couple qualifications with my spare time! Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations😊

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Back to maternity allowance

Hi all! I went off MA early for a short contract but they said it is ok to go back on MA when it ends. I’m calling tomorrow as the contract is ending- is this going to be a fight or can I just get back on MA

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Hiring

Anyone know any companies that are hiring? I have a bachelors degree in psychology. I’m looking for something that pays more than $20 an hour. The job doesn’t have to deal with psychology.

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Funded hours

Can anyone help me with the funded hours? My little girl turns 1 end of March and will be going to nursery at the start of the April term ( which I believe is end of April). I am technically finished maternity leave now as of last week and am now using up accrued annual leave, I am not back to work in the building u...

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Financial issue - advice please!!

This is a bit of a random one! But basically me and my boyfriend are getting a house and I have saved like mad and covered my partners side of the deposit. This is because the house is in my name due to them having bad credit/being self employed, so our broker informed me he couldn’t send me the money to my bank (we...

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4 full days or SAHM?

Hi, I have been trying to negotiate part time hours with my work but they have got back to me saying they haven't been able to recruit a job share for a 3 day position. Their ultimatum is 4 days or nothing. I'm scared, I have to respond today and I'm still not 100% sure what to do. Just wondered if anyone has an...

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UK mums?

Hello. Just wondering if there are any UK mums that work from home? Would you share what you do and what company? Great way to support mums wanting to work from home. Thanks 😊

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Working from Home while taking care of baby

Is anyone here able to wfh while taking care of your 1 yr old? Im thinking of doing it for some extra money like a Virtual assistant jobs but doesnt know where to look for a VA jobs in the UK.

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Rant time

Unfortunately I was made redundant from my job after 10 years. I was working 4 days a week so I could have a day with my LG and had a lot of flexibility on timings. Now I’m in such a pickle because a lot of jobs are asking for more days in the office and I just don’t want to miss out on time with my girl. Why do we ...

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Would love to work from home :(

Wanting a work from home job with good pay and insurance. I currently work in healthcare and want to transition out to HR, administration or something of that sort. Anyone know how to get started or where to look?

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Centrelink PPL

Just a curious question has anyone recently received or due to receive paid parental leave from Centrelink, I’m about to finish my work leave and start that and I had a letter on my Centrelink saying $778.80 p/f after tax just seems low for the fortnight when my rent alone is $600. Is everyone getting roughly the sa...

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Do you pay your medical bills?

Insurance or not seems like they are unavoidable in the USA. Do you pay your medical bills? Can anyone tell me the actual consequences of not paying them? What about y’all from other countries, do you have medical bills?

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