Hi all, I just need some advice. I’m currently on maternity leave from my job in the hospitality industry, before DD I worked long unsociable hours in a pretty toxic environment.
Furthermore my partner is in the merchant navy and is gone for 3 months at a time, and I’m six hours drive away from family.
Childcare is crazy expensive and my pay just won’t stretch that far.
I’m considering not returning, but will I have to pay back part of my maternity pay? I could request flexible working but I’m worried about childcare for the LO.
Just need some advice and perspective 
it’s stressing me out