Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

So I'm a self employed carer my client I aid to get out of bed - she is disabled and has no use of arms and legs. I give her full body wash, dress her and use a sling to get her into her chair. Of course it does require some pushing and pulling. The job itself isn't a problem however I'm starting to find my belly i...

Hey!!! Does anyone know of any remote jobs that pay decent? Actively looking for a job and it seems impossible at this time. Also does anyone have recommendations for childcare?

So long story short I have just got a p/t job so 1 day a wk my bubs will be in nursery. Dd1 went at 11m so the guilt is real… anyone gone back to work yet? Need money so wasn’t negotiable.

Does anyone know of any freelance/remote work for immediate hire? Like sign up and start same day? Or any other ways to make money quickly?

Does anyone know of any remote jobs that are urgently hiring or any freelance work that could be signed up for and started instantly?

Does anyone know if you have to have returned to work from maternity leave to be entitled to the 30 hours a week funding scheme? I’ve put my baby in to start nursery in December because I wanted him to settle in before I start back at work in January but now I’m worried I’ll have to pay the full amount.

Is anyone else really struggling financially? Like you’re barely getting by?

Just had my first midwife appt and because of some risk factors they have told me to start taking aspirin from 12 weeks but also told me not to tell the pharmacist I am pregnant because they won't give it to me because it is not licensed for pregnant women. This just sounds so odd to me? Has anyone else come across ...

Anyone know any good jobs I can do at home to earn extra income Iv tried looking but don’t know what’s legit or not

Can anyone recommend any legit work from home platforms or jobs?

Has anyone dropped to part time work instead of full time to spend more time with baby/kids? Just curious if it feels like you have more time with them or just pulled in all directions all the time. I’m considering a 3-day work week instead of full time.

Five months into my return from maternity leave and I'm ready to quit. Also considering starting study for a career in law. If anyone has done this in the UK please advise on where to start. Also tell me some success stories. Did you manage to find your dream job? ☺️👍♥️💙💙

Hi! Is anyone working remote jobs or know where I could find a remote job that is legit? I am struggling to find anything and looking to make some money!

Hi guys- I go back to work next month and on an agreed set day rota come June. My manager in June has already scheduled two work meetings / training days ((compulsory)) on days I’m not scheduled to work. I’ve already had an absolute mare with childcare and have been able to secure it for the three days a week I’d ...

Hi, has anybody used their workplaces private health insurance for their baby? Have you had a good experience? My son is struggling with a cow's milk allergy and it's quite difficult going through the NHS. It's been months of going back and forth before we were even able to see a paediatrician. I wonder if anyone el...

I've just accepted a full time job and I'm sh*t close to emailing them back to say I can't do it anymore!! My little one will have to be in nursery 8am till 6pm 😌 Is this common? Because I feel really selfish now

Hi, curious to see what everyone's mat leave conditions are. Does your work offer enhanced pay etc? Any additional support?

Just a positive post 🙃 I had originally planned to take 6mo maternity leave but 10 weeks in my finances said otherwise. So unfortunately had to make the decision to go back to work early, I was mad / anxious/ scared at first as I would be starting a new job also , but I’ve just had my first shift tonight and I…

Literally just working out the new rates as we’ve just started claiming a couple of months ago due to me leaving work about to have our 3rd child (won’t get maternity) and my partner now being unemployed due to health issues (he’s just been awarded PIP & LWCRA) but will hopefully be able to go back at least 8hrs a w...

I need advice! At the moment I am a stay at home mom to my 8 month old. Don't get me wrong I love being a stay at home mama but me and my husband are always dead broke so I want to help financially, we only have one vehicle witch makes it hard.