Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I’m due to go back in early feb next year and I’m dreading it. I have no choice but to go back full time and I just feel so guilty leaving my little one😢. No one can look after my little boy how I can and I’m just so anxious about leaving him. How are women supposed to cope with returning to work after having a…

So, baby is due in less than 6 weeks. And I still haven’t filled out my form to claim maternity allowance, purely because I’ve completely forgot about it and I’ve been so ill during pregnancy it’s been the last thing I’ve thought about🙃 just reading all the forms now, and it says if you claim later than 3 months…

I have been back to work for 3 months and almost every week my daughter is either sick or been sent back home from nursery. I have had tonsillitis myself for almost 3 weeks and I am struggling to cope. Me and my husband both work full time so it’s really tough. Anyone else in the same boat?

Are there any HR people in this group? My job is currently in Manchester, just as my maternity started I moved back south to be closer to family and have now managed to find a job down here, as they wouldn’t let me work remote it was 2 days per week in the office which just wouldn’t work. I’m due back in January...

If you get 15 hours free (for being on certain benefits) does your child do term time only or do you spread the hours? If you spread the hours over the year do you have to pay? Also can they do less than 15hours if you want them to?

So just found out I am pregnant (4wks1day) and am going to NYC (live in UK) for work in a few weeks! It’s so early on and I know something could go wrong but I feel I need to at least mention to my manager (who’s coming on the trip too) given the potential for something to go wrong? I also don’t have any sickness ye...

If I'm contractually obligated to work 6 months after my maternity leave- does the 6 months time frame get affected by taking holiday? Thanks!

Single moms with no support system. I’m talking no family, just relying on daycare and school as childcare. How are we surviving and making money? Cause me, I’m only able to work 4 hour days 3 days a week. I’m really starting to believe that these single moms that work 2 jobs and raise kids all by them self with n...

Do I have to return to my original job after maternity leave ? To avoid paying money back , or as long as I'm in a job still in the NHS would that be okay ?

I’ve just been put up for redundancy by my employer of 3 years. But the person who was employed on a temp contract for my maternity cover has been given a permanent role a few months ago and taken off my mat cover. Is this allowed? Shouldn’t I have been offered this role?

Hey I'm just wondering if or when to let my employer know I'm pregnant. I'm currently almost 6 weeks. I'm not sure if it's required or if it's more of a common curtesy.

I am a teacher and was due the 5% increase this month and back pay to September. My payslip has been sent through and I’ve been paid less this month than last month WITH my back pay! All the “retroactive” payments are the back pay that was due from September. But they have taken a £875 deduction from my pay and I ...

im confused about UK benefits/universal credit. am i right in thinking people literally can just choose not to work and get this money from the UK government? i’ve seen lots of posts on here by people saying they’re currently on maternity leave, and it gets “topped up” by universal credit, and are considering quit...

backstory: i have a crochet small (very small) business. it’s a hobby that i absolutely love and am lucky to make a little extra money from it! anyways my gran is my biggest supporter lol she has ordered custom items and always shares my posts and gets her friends to buy stuff. my mom on the other hand hasn’t done a...

I’ve been told by a few people I can claim UC when my wages drop to SMP… even if my partner works full time…. Has anyone had any experience in this or have any advice please? TIA

It’s open enrollment time and I just had my enrollment appointment. The lady assisting me kindly advised me to opt into my company’s optional hospitalization benefit. Apparently there is no restrictions on it, its effective January 1st, and being pregnant (planning to deliver at hospital) means it’s guaranteed free ...

Hi everyone! I seen someone post a comment about pay and so thought I would ask as well. Is anyone on here that can work out what a teacher on UPS 3 and the lowest TLR 2 (outside London) for working 2 days a week? I am trying to work out what I can afford. Thanks xx

Hi all! My baby’s last day of daycare is next Thursday. She will be with me all day while I work remotely. My job requires me to do a lot of computer work and meetings. Work from home moms with baby/ies at home, how do you do it?! Any advice ?

Hey everyone! I’m a SAHM mom and my husband makes good money. But I’m looking for easy/flexible/ at home “jobs” for some extra money. For context I’m Canadian and the cost of food has like doubled if not tripled (to spend $200-$300 a week for a family is a great deal) I’m looking for flexible/at home “jobs” that ...

I've been asked to request a return to work letter from my manager by the estate agent. However I don't want my manager to know I'm looking to purchase a house. What reasons could I give.