Extra money

[ShannonReynolds]

I'm on maternity what is the best thing to do to earn a little bit of extra cash as I'm only getting SMP

I think you have to have a certain amounts of time off before you can work again

need more information really, because if your partner is still expecting 50% contributions from you, then that needs addressing. You are a family now and he needs to step up

and the best time to have asked this was before ttc as saving a lot of money between you is the answer

You can't work while on SMP, you will lose it,

Can't work on smp

So either you go back early to work or live off smp

How old is baby

It's got nothing to do with contributions we just want to earn a little more cash

Our baby will be 2 weeks old on Sunday

Then he can work weekend days to earn the extra money, as you can’t as you are getting a benefit that prohibits work

Congrats on newborn 👶🏼

How long are you planning to have off ?

I went back at 4mths as needed the money as self employed but also helped mini blondes slept 7-7 by then

Smp isn't a lot so did you not budget /put some away for while you are off ?

You won't be able to work but partner can so if you need more money then they will have to do evening /weekend work

https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/maternity-and-parental-rights-for-self-employed-parents/#:~:text=the%20qualifying%20conditions.-,I%20have%20an%20employed%20and%20self%2Demployed%20job.,get%20SMP%20from%20an%20employer.

You can do self employed work while claiming SMP.
As PP have said this needs to be a joint discussion. I’m on leave from teaching and have continued to do some additional writing, tutoring and consultancy on SE basis but it’s really hard; it needs good teamwork on childcare or a very flexible ‘employer’. I’m also in a position where my pension accrues as long as I’m on SMP. I tutor in the evenings after bedtime and write either early morning or evening, but it’ll top up the mat pay enough so that I can have a year off.

Thank you at least this is really helpful

Your employment contract may say you can't work for anyone else without permission

@ShannonReynolds This is an old thread but may help. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/money-matters/4759761-ways-to-supplement-your-income?reply=125443820

There are also earn £10 a day threads.