My Own Sister Tried to Take Advantage of Me 💔

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🍼 Get ready for some serious family drama! 🎭 Our story begins with a new mom who's just realizing that babies don't come cheap. 💸 Her solution? Call up her experienced sister to be a live-in nanny... for a measly 1€ an hour! 😱 But wait, there's more! The sister in question lives on a whole different continent 🌎 and the two haven't exactly been on the best of terms. 😬 Will our protagonist take one for the team and put her life on hold for half a year? 🤔 Or will she stand her ground and risk facing her sister's wrath? 😈 Buckle up, because this family feud is about to get wild! 🎢

👶 Sister's Surprise: Childcare Costs a Pretty Penny! 💸

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🙋‍♀️ Experienced Auntie to the Rescue? 🦸‍♀️

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🕰️ 50 Hours a Week for Peanuts! 🥜

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💕 Auntie Loves Them, But... 🤔

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🛍️ Sister's Shopping Sprees Raise Eyebrows 👀

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💍 Jeweler & Electrician: Not Exactly Broke! 💰

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🗣️ Sister's Reaction: Berating Mom! 😠

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🆕 UPDATE: Auntie's Decision Made! 🙅‍♀️

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🤨 Sister's Cryptic Response Leaves Auntie Puzzled 🤔

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😶 Auntie's Silence Met with Suspicion 🕵️‍♀️

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🙏 Sister's Well Wishes... Or Are They? 😏

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Sister's Shocking Nanny Request Sparks Family Feud!

Our protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation when her sister asks her to be a live-in nanny for her newborn... for a measly 1€ an hour! Despite the sisters' rocky relationship, our heroine considers the offer, but can't help but notice her sister's lavish spending habits. With a fancy ski trip planned and endless online shopping sprees, it's clear the sister isn't exactly strapped for cash. Our protagonist is left wondering if she should put her own life on hold for half a year or stand her ground and risk her sister's wrath. The internet has spoken, and the verdict is in. Let's see what the masses have to say about this juicy family drama!

NTA for not wanting to work for less than 90€/week.

HistorySweet9902 | HistorySweet9902

Don't feel guilty, your sister is trying to exploit you 👍

Maximum-Ear1745 | Maximum-Ear1745

Standing up for yourself against family. NTA 👏

everellie | everellie

Living continents apart is a valid reason to refuse. 🌍

PhilosophyEconomy270 | PhilosophyEconomy270

NTA. Stand up for yourself and research your options 💪

javel1 | javel1

Live your life, not your sister's. NTA 👍

Snarky_GenXer | Snarky_GenXer

Geographical distance may be the solution, don't let her manipulate you 🌍

AttorneyQuick5609 | AttorneyQuick5609

Sister wants free surrogate? OP is NTA.

blackday44 | blackday44

Savage reply to clueless sister about expensive childcare 😂

Queen_Cheetah | Queen_Cheetah

Struggling with unfair wages and responsibilities 💔

GapRepresentative303 | GapRepresentative303

Standing up for oneself and breaking the law? Not worth it ❌

[deleted] | [deleted]

Cautionary tale about helping family abroad, with friendly question.

kelly834 | kelly834

Politely refuse. Don't let her take advantage of you 🙏

Chipchop666 | Chipchop666

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA 👍

Princess_Peach848 | Princess_Peach848

When family takes advantage of you... 💔

SHumanM | SHumanM

NTA, don't do it! She wants to exploit you 👍

NonniSpumoni | NonniSpumoni

NTA. Sister wants to exploit you as a nanny for peanuts 🐶

nipnopples | nipnopples

Living far away from toxic family members 👋

minniedriverstits | minniedriverstits

OP's sister undervalues her skills and tries to slave trade her own sister for child care. NTAH! 👏

roman1969 | roman1969

Working for sister illegally has major risks 💥

DramatisSciuridae | DramatisSciuridae

Don't become an indentured servant to your sister. 🚫

Avebury1 | Avebury1

A darkly humorous take on a disturbing situation 🤣

Morgana128 | Morgana128

Setting boundaries on family and childcare expenses. 👍

Pristine_Frame_2066 | Pristine_Frame_2066

Money matters: the root of the problem 💰

wereadyforfun | wereadyforfun

Setting boundaries with family and their expectations. 👍

2ndcupofcoffee | 2ndcupofcoffee

Money isn't everything, sometimes it's about putting your life on hold 👌

originalkelly88 | originalkelly88

Don't let guilt make you a victim of entitled family 👏

Sad-Atmosphere-8555 | Sad-Atmosphere-8555

Setting boundaries with entitled sister who won't pay for childcare 🙏

Lucy-La-Loca | Lucy-La-Loca

European countries offer paid leave for family emergencies 🌍

Sharchir | Sharchir

Suggest your rate and stand your ground. NTA 👍

CupcakeMurder86 | CupcakeMurder86

Sister wants free babysitting while she splurges on herself 👍

ZeroZipZilchNadaNone | ZeroZipZilchNadaNone

Don't let your sister take advantage of you! 💪 NTA

Inevitable-Slice-263 | Inevitable-Slice-263

A helpful explanation of European labor laws 👍

SoroWake | SoroWake

Sister demands free labor AND wants to use OP's money 💸

ArkieRN | ArkieRN

Don't fall for it, she just sees you as a slave 👍

Actual_Moment_6511 | Actual_Moment_6511

Set boundaries and say no without feeling guilty 👍

brokencappy | brokencappy

Calculating hourly wage sparks conversation about low pay 🤔💰

DeadBear65 | DeadBear65

Don't be a doormat! Just say no 👍

Safe-Candy-2734 | Safe-Candy-2734

Underpaid nanny deserves fair compensation and respect 💪

pearl729 | pearl729

Don't uproot your life for your sister! NTA 👍

Artistic_Chapter_355 | Artistic_Chapter_355

Sister wants a cheap slave? NTA says it all 😤

seroquel600mg | seroquel600mg

Don't sacrifice your life for her selfishness. #NTA 👏

Irondaddy_29 | Irondaddy_29

Don't let your sister's poor choices ruin your life 👍

Top-Talk864 | Top-Talk864

Asserting your worth with a discount proposal 💰

squirlysquirel | squirlysquirel

NTA. Why even consider it? Don't be an a-hole to yourself.

autoredial | autoredial

Negotiating with family for work visa and salary 💰

karenosmile | karenosmile

Suggests a clever counter offer to exploitative sister 👍

anon_account99 | anon_account99

Beware of potential exploitation while working abroad 🚨

nigasso | nigasso

Simple phrase to say no and avoid unreasonable demands. ✌️

AstronomerEcstatic38 | AstronomerEcstatic38

Underpaid and overworked nanny, definitely NTA 👏

ulpina | ulpina

Don't go! This sounds like a living nightmare 😱

MyReditName_1 | MyReditName_1

Don't let family take advantage of you! 👍

Visual-Lobster6625 | Visual-Lobster6625

Underpaid and taken advantage of by your own sister 🥴

greenglossygalaxy | greenglossygalaxy

Polite way to decline sister's request for moving abroad 🙅‍♀️

EC_Stanton_1848 | EC_Stanton_1848

Is the sister hiding a spending addiction? 🤔

KittHeartshoe | KittHeartshoe

Set boundaries and say no. Don't engage in FaaAAAaamily arguments 🙌

DifficultyNo3093 | DifficultyNo3093

NTA. Sister should not expect you to be a free babysitter. 🙅

SinsOfKnowing | SinsOfKnowing

Standing up for yourself and your worth is important 💪

TattieMafia | TattieMafia

Accusing sister of using baby as an accessory 💔

kimmy-mac | kimmy-mac

Politely decline the offer to avoid creating a messy situation 🙏

FamiliarStatement446 | FamiliarStatement446

Negotiate the job offer, but remember it's still business 💼

Osmiant | Osmiant

Don't be the unpaid nanny. 👩‍👧‍👦

MayaLem | MayaLem

Don't fall for it! 🚫 Stand your ground and stay strong 💪

MajorAd2679 | MajorAd2679

Advice on working as an au pair in Europe. NTA.

Piali123 | Piali123

Confusion over EU maternal leave policy 🤔

Maximum-Dealer-6208 | Maximum-Dealer-6208

Strongly advise against accepting sister's absurd offer 🚫

ApplesandDnanas | ApplesandDnanas

Exploitative sister doesn't deserve cheap labor 👍

Just_Getting_By_1 | Just_Getting_By_1

NTA, working under the table has no wage protections 👍

StillAmJennifer | StillAmJennifer

NTA! Sister prioritized self over baby's needs 👊

Opening_Complaint_40 | Opening_Complaint_40

NTA. Sister's childcare, her responsibility. Don't let her manipulate you. 🙅

nosaneoneleft | nosaneoneleft

OP's sister is being selfish. It's better to repair the relationship.

InteractionOk69 | InteractionOk69

Exploitative sister demands free care, berates mom for not complying 💔

cookietinsewingkit | cookietinsewingkit

Consider the pros and cons of the situation before deciding. 🤔

zeugma888 | zeugma888

NTA and wise advice on budgeting 💰

Wingman06714 | Wingman06714

Sibling boundaries asserted! NTA 🙌

CradleofDisturbed | CradleofDisturbed

Polite and firm: Saying no is a complete sentence 👍

Samwry | Samwry

Stand your ground! Don't let her take advantage of you 💪

TylerNadel | TylerNadel

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for standing up for yourself.

mother-of-dragons13 | mother-of-dragons13

Warning against potential danger of the situation with helpful tips 🔥

bitter_fishermen | bitter_fishermen

Don't fall for it! You'll regret it, and she won't be grateful 😞

waaasupla | waaasupla

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