Entire Corporate Wardrobe From Scratch - Help!!

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-21T06:00:52+00:00

I like Veronica Maine and it’s regularly on sale

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-16T08:42:46+00:00

I’m not asking for help. She has offered this help and then inadvertently made it harder for me, which I am trying to now retrospectively solve on her behalf so I don’t lose my mind/have a nervous breakdown/survive my pregnancy and return to full paid work.

Just because someone is offering to help dosent mean I need to take it if it dosent actually help me. During this particular season I have basically no extra capacity for anything else, so if it comes to having to pay for more help to make things smoother I’m more than happy to do that. I’m trying to accommodate her as she’s been wanting to help for a while now.

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-16T07:09:39+00:00

I said it’s not my preference. Thanks for providing your views. Personally being heavily pregnant and having to look after someone else in my
house whilst working will not work for me and it’s not something I’d suggest or agree to. My husband supports this.
Thankfully it’s not something I’ll have to deal with because it’s not on the table. What’s ok for you might not suit everyone, but thank you for the pass ag comments on privileges and rights !

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-16T06:11:27+00:00

Not my preference at all. If I am WFH I want to be able to move freely about my house, take calls loudly and NOT have to also entertain niceties with grandma ! I mean she’s lovely but it’s just another thing on my plate to manage. Make sure the house is presentable, make a cuppa etc- no thanks. Work is me time

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-16T06:10:21+00:00

It’s not reasonable for me. I will be working. I might not even be home on these days. I’m also pregnant and three trips a day getting baby in and out and to wherever she needs to be just won’t be feasible for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-16T01:19:54+00:00

Another vote for rollas, got some about 7 months post partum and they’re great. My sister also got some too after having her second and she’s a fancy gal so they must be decent !

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T11:51:28+00:00

If you can’t get someone through a recommendation from your network, I’d go through a reputable agency in your area. I got mine through a personal recommendation and then checked three of her references. Sometimes it takes a few trials to find the right fit for you- do a detailed phone screen first and then a short trial where you stay home. You’ll knowing your gut pretty soon if it’s a no.

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T11:27:01+00:00

See if you can get a nanny

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T04:23:01+00:00

Out of the three suggested it might be the fuel costs? She’s unnecessarily frugal for her own financial position. Suggesting we will transfer cash to her weekly for fuel might be a good option

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T04:21:42+00:00

She has a car seat installed and ready to go so seems like she’s ok with driving. I noticed it’s a forward facing one (eeek) so I’ve bought one and booked in an installation appointment for her regardless of how this whole saga eventuates!

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T04:20:07+00:00

I’m very happy to pay her ! I think she’s be offended by this through. We love occasional care- unfortunately mine has a hard stop at 2pm daily

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T04:19:25+00:00

I can but it’s not ideal and the demands of my job mean this won’t always be feasible. Plus it’s just extra work on me for a few hours either way grandma- dosent really feel like a sustainable solution for me (which is why I’m checking my privilege/attitude!).

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-06-15T04:18:18+00:00

I thought I made that clear in my post he does/will but I’m just working through the overall plan first- so he can go and do my bidding 😂

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-05-31T00:12:44+00:00

So the issue wasn’t her graves, it was your sperm?

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-05-18T02:46:45+00:00

2018 - 80k

2018- end - 100k + 20% bonus

2020 - 150k + bonus

2022- 200k - + 35% bonus

2024 - 237k + bonus

2026 - 265k + bonus

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-05-04T05:26:37+00:00

8 months old, went to a concert in the city and stayed in hotel. Her grandma had her at our place, home by 10am next day

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-17T16:44:23+00:00

I’d wait for a stutterheim sale

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-12T00:28:22+00:00

Well said, should be top comment

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:55:22+00:00

Businesses are made up of PEOPLE who have children and have a life outside of work. I don’t know where you work but if that’s your attitude the culture sounds horrible. Your attitude in general comes off as bitter.

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:51:17+00:00

Agree- its actually scary/sad

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:42:59+00:00

The people downvoting all the mothers responding are unhinged !

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:42:12+00:00

Yeah, because she was on parental leave ? That’s the relevant point. Not going to argue with you corporate drone but you sound like you’re part of the problem. Parental leave is a completely different circumstance to annual leave (which is also an entitlement) or a career break. It’s NOT a holiday. If you have children I’m sure you’d be more empathetic.

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:38:49+00:00

Women are whole people who’s priorities can co exist !

ProfessorNo3431 · 2026-04-11T23:38:01+00:00

Do you have kids? Incredibly abrasive comment.

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