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VA is cutting 80000 jobs

How is this going to be helpful? Enlighten me, Trump supporters. These are our veterans. They already suffer enough with not having the resources and help as is. How is this going to help?

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Is it worth going Self employed AND employed ?

I currently work 3 days a week employed. I do not make enough money for me to live off. I was thinking of doing some locum work the other 2 days which would be self employed/ 0 hours contract. My partner said it’s completely pointless as it would all go on tax. Does anyone else do this or has done this? Is this true...

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Need help understanding medi cal

Hi mammas I’m very confused and need some help. I’m a first time mom, I’m 23 and still on my parents insurance. My birth was covered by my little one isn’t able to put on my parents insurance. So I applied to medi cal for her. It says approved and active but I also saw when trying to find a pediatrician that there’s...

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Any mamas have experience buying land and building?

I am dreaming real big these days. . I’ve had this goal now in mind for some time and did actually go forth with purchasing land but reneged on it after realizing I preferred a different area / city. . Now I’m wanting to take a full chance and just go for it but don’t know anyone who’s been through the process of b...

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Work

Hi everyone I returned to work a few months ago and I’m finding it hard. I genuinely really enjoy my job but the hours are long. I work 8:30-5:30 5-6 days a week and it’s a 30 min drive to work. From time to time I have to start at 7:30 or finish at 9pm. I also work most weekends. I work at an outdoor activity cen...

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Returning after maternity leave

Has anyone changed how long they want off for maternity leave? I'm unsure whether to take 9 months, or the full 12 months. Can I say I'll take 12 months and then decide to return earlier? Has anyone done this before? Has anyone reduced their hours after maternity leave too? I'm currently full time, but am not want...

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What is your financial class?

Curious of demographics on the app.

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15 hours childcare

Hello! I currently work but my job is changing roles and I may end up redundant due to me currently being pregnant I won’t be in a job. Will this affect my son having his 15 hours free childcare even though my husband earns?

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Maternity grant UK

How long after receiving this text did you receive the sure startmaternity grant?

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Diffusers and plug ins

I asked my midwife in pregnancy and she said these were safe but are they safe now baby is here?

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IMAGINE being able to shop with an UNLIMITED budget✨

What are you working on to get to that point? 💛

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Maternity allowance/UC

I sent off my maternity allowance form but have now realised i’m better off on UC. Can i cancel my maternity allowance application????

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Skincare

I’m really struggling with pregnancy acne at the moment!! Has anyone found anything to help or can anyone recommend a skincare routine to try? Thanks

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Finding a wfh job with a little one

So I live in a country where I’m very lucky to get maternity leave for a year, but I have to go back to work in September and I have absolutely no clue what I’m going to do. I have an education but I hate working in that field, and I have really bad social anxiety so I’d like to find a job where I can work from home...

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Rant...Not enjoying work

I feel ungrateful complaining about this because on paper I have a sturdy job, work from home and on a good salary. But after giving birth I just can't get my head into it. I just don't care about it at all and really resent having to send my little one away 5 days a week to do it. I feel miserable most days until I...

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Universal credit and Maternity leave

Hi mums quick question. I'm 5 months pp and I'm on maternity leave. O have been receieving wafes and UC as a top up. 'm planning to take the full year off and my wages will stop being paid from the 9 month I think? Will UC step in and help out for those few 3 months when I don't get wages? Or will my UC stop as it'l...

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Has anyone been laid off from work? How did you feel?

I have been working at my last job for 4 years, it was WFH. I JUST got laid off today. I've never been laid off or fired, and now I feel lost and depressed 😔

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car insurance

so i just got quotes 13000 for car insurance and i had to pay 3400 today like wth 🤦🏻‍♀️ is it like that for everyone? i tried progressive

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Child benefits

Does anyone know how long i need to wait for child benefits? I applied 2 months ago and still didn't receive anything

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Claiming SAHM

What can you claim as a SAHM in the UK?

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