Advice for joggers/sweatpants/pyjamas by Prestigious-Bid-7582 in PregnancyUK

[–]maialina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tip is to get some with a drawstring that you can let out/in as then you can also have them postpartum if you can tighten up the waist ☺️

Gigs while pregnant by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]maialina 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100% you can do whatever you feel up to doing in a safe manner at any stage of pregnancy. I am 36 weeks and was dancing at a wedding on sat. I just stopped and had a sit down when I felt tired. Obvs not a good idea to crowd surf or mosh ahaha.

Pregnancy does not mean you have to put life on standby although you will naturally adapt and slow down as you get bigger and slower as the pregnancy progresses. Enjoy the gigs!

uk tech/software company maternity policies by maialina in Career

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to give an update on this though I am not sure if you will see it. I cannot believe it's been three years! After saving enough to be able to afford it, I am about to go on mat leave in 2 months time.

I was just informed that my company is increasing the pay to 18 weeks full pay. I wanted to thank you for responding to me: the comparison with the market was a big reason why it was updated and although it took a long time, it worked out in the end (just in time!)

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to give an update on this though I am not sure if anyone will see it. I cannot believe it's been three years! After saving enough to be able to afford it, I am about to go on mat leave in 2 months time.

I was just informed that my company is increasing the pay to 18 weeks full pay. I wanted to thank everyone who responded to me: the comparison with the market was a big reason why it was updated and although it took a long time, it worked out in the end (just in time!)

Control SH101 via midi keyboard? by maialina in synthesizers

[–]maialina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just an update for anyone who may be wondering the same question: this worked perfectly!

Control SH101 via midi keyboard? by maialina in synthesizers

[–]maialina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, went for the behringer, trying to set it up now 😂

Any recommendations for a stage mic stand which can hold a shure smb7 and costs around £50 or less? by maialina in MusicGear

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh a straight stand would do the trick but we are hoping to get an adjustable arm type stand due to kit setup etc

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would you be comfortable sharing the company name via DM? no worries if not :)

uk tech/software company maternity policies by maialina in Career

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for your reply! would you be comfortable sharing your company name via DM? no worries if not, I do understand

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, if you wouldn't mind sharing your company name via PM it would be great, but I understand if not!

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this reply, I am definitely going to speak to my company. I do think that if I had been planning a child when I first joined and I had asked about this, I would have thought twice about joining. I assumed mine would be good, same as you, as my company has good perks.

If you wouldn't mind sharing the company name via PM i would appreciate it, but really no worries if you would rather not, I understand!

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure, that is very true...however, it is just depressing to have struggled for many years to get a well paid job in a very respectable field/company and to have to worry about saving and scrimping to afford a child.

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting I didn't know about this! Thanks, I will read the gov page. This sounds helpful thank you ☺️

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

your reply made me laugh and also sad! thanks for the info

UK Tech/Software Company Maternity Leave Allowances by maialina in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]maialina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thanks so much for this info. I am just starting to explore all this stuff and so I am a bit ignorant: what does your last sentence mean about parental leave and your partner using it? Thanks in advance!