Babysitter Quits Before Important Business Trip & Child Is Injured

A babysitter worked for a wealthy family and had a set schedule of 20 hours per week. However, a misunderstanding occurred with the dad, and the babysitter was accused of not caring for the children. The babysitter quit on the spot, but the next day, the parents fired her and accused her of child endangerment. The situation escalated when the older child, who was attached to the babysitter, fell down the stairs and was severely injured. The babysitter feels guilty and asks Reddit if they were the a**hole for leaving the family in this situation. Read on to find out what Reddit thinks.

Flexible hours but at what cost? Babysitter shares experience

Uncertainty about schedule causes stress for babysitter

Miscommunication leads to chaos for babysitter and family ‍♀️

Babysitting job turns into a nightmare due to miscommunication.

Babysitting job gone wrong: Babysitter called ‘useless’ by employer.

Babysitter faces unrealistic demands and gaslighting from employer.

Babysitter stands up for herself against unfair request ‍♀️

Client insults babysitter, blames her for child’s injury.

Babysitter quits abruptly, child gets injured.

Babysitter fired and underpaid after child’s injury, unfair treatment?

Babysitter quits, important trip canceled, kids upset. Dad explodes

Heartbreaking incident: Child breaks hand and face in panic fall

Redditor feels guilty for quitting as babysitter before business trip.

Babysitter quits abruptly, child gets injured. AITA?

A babysitter working for a wealthy family quits abruptly after being insulted by the father. The next day, she receives a letter of termination and is accused of child endangerment. The babysitter feels guilty after the older child suffers injuries in a fall down the stairs. Was the babysitter in the wrong for leaving? Read on to find out Reddit’s verdict in the comments below.

Fired and expected to work? NTA for leaving.

NTA for leaving after abuse and manipulation. Not responsible for child’s injury or missed business trip.

Proactive babysitter quits after insult, not to blame for injury

Babysitter quits after abusive behavior from parents and child injury.

Babysitter accused of ‘child endangerment’ over 5$ pay?

Father offers 1/5th pay during 2-week business trip. Laughable.

Former nanny shares experience with entitled parents and doubts child’s injury.

NTA babysitter quits after abusive behavior, concern for child’s safety.

Miscommunication and panic led to unfortunate injury of child

Standing up for yourself Glad to see justice served.

Babysitter praised for standing up to abusive father

Former babysitter feels guilty but not responsible for child’s injury.

Babysitter quits, child gets injured, and chaos ensues. NTA.

Prioritize yourself first. You’re not a slave. #NTA

Babysitter quits, child injured, NTA comment suggests dad is unstable

Standing up for yourself as a babysitter.

Parent’s behavior raises red flags, babysitter quits. NTA confirmed.

Underpaid and fired after a child’s injury, NTA nanny vents

Miscommunication leads to babysitting mishap. ‍♀️

Babysitter quits after being treated like a servant.

Defending parental rights with a clear NTA stance

Standing up to abuse at work! NTA

Babysitter quits and gets blamed for child’s injury – NTA

Commenter calls out unacceptable behavior with strong language

A babysitter quits, child is injured and someone has no shame

Standing up against bullying and objectification of people

Stand up to abusive boss and warn others

Commenter accuses post of being made up

Commenter questions father’s behavior and suggests parents have alternatives.

Commenter accuses father of child abuse and suggests reporting him.

Commenter sympathizes with the babysitter and criticizes the father.

Father’s erratic behavior leads to babysitter quitting. NTA.

Babysitter reveals parents’ neglectful behavior, still risks child’s safety for discount

Babysitter quits, but OP not at fault for child’s injury

Commenter defends against blame-shifting with a NTA judgment

Standing up for yourself like , NTA

Toxic work environment? No thanks. Good on you!

Standing up for yourself and valuing your safety

Standing up to abuse: a babysitter’s difficult decision

Rich, entitled parents try to guilt babysitter into working. NTA.

Not the a**hole, but what happened to the child?

Babysitter quits after Dad treats them like trash. NTA

Support for a babysitter who quit after child injury.

Nanny shares the harsh reality of being fired for no reason

Babysitting miscommunication turned opportunity to cut toxic relationships

Dad treated babysitter poorly, she quit and child got hurt

Commenter sympathizes with the injured child and criticizes the controlling father.

Babysitter quits due to abusive father and low pay. NTA.

Parenting win: Babysitter quits, child safe with NTA parent.

Communicating expectations is key to avoid misunderstandings. ️

Commenter defends babysitter, calls out selfish parents with sarcasm

Dad overreacts to miscommunication with babysitter.

Doubts arise over babysitter’s story.

Lessons learned about apologizing unnecessarily

Babysitter quits after mistreatment, parents blamed.

Stand your ground . You’re not the a**hole here!

Standing up for yourself can be tough, but necessary

Standing up for yourself is always worth it.

Babysitter fired for miscommunication feels guilty for child’s injury

A blunt and defiant response.

Standing up to abuse, NTA for quitting toxic job

24/7 availability deserves retention fee

Babysitter quits, child injured. Commenter not at fault.

Not the a**hole! But why?

NTA, drama-filled 6 year old, toxic situation, hope baby ok

Get out while you can ‍♀️, and investigate the injury .

Standing up for yourself in a toxic work environment.

Babysitter stands up for child’s safety.

Questioning the child’s injury – NTA comment sparks debate