Being a babysitter can be a rewarding job, but it’s essential to maintain a healthy work-life balance. One 21-year-old babysitter found herself in a sticky situation when the family she’s been working for since March asked her to babysit on Christmas Day. Despite providing a list of days she’s unavailable to work, including Christmas, the family insisted and even offered extra pay. Let’s dive into this holiday drama and see how she handled the situation.
Babysitting Since March

Days Off Requested

Family Agrees… Or So She Thought ✅

Surprise Christmas Request

No Joke, They’re Serious

Desperate Measures, Extra Pay

Standing Her Ground ♀️

Family Time Matters

Babysitting in the Same House

Christmas Dinner Timing ️

Bedtime and Leaving Time ⏰

Extra Pay Details

Babysitter’s Christmas Dilemma
Our 21-year-old babysitter found herself in a Christmas conundrum when the family she works for asked her to babysit on Christmas Day, despite previously agreeing to her requested days off. They even offered her an extra $50 for her trouble. However, she stood her ground, refusing to give up her precious family time. With the family insisting on having her babysit in the same house, it’s clear this holiday drama has everyone on edge. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this festive fiasco…
Babysitter stands up for Christmas off, parents should too

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day – comment agrees.

Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones, not someone else’s kids

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day, NTA NTA NTA.

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas, calls out parents’ entitlement

When a babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day…
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Babysitter is NTA for refusing to work on Christmas

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, NTA.

Babysitter stands firm on Christmas Day off, NTA

Underpaid babysitter on Christmas Day? NTA, find new family/job.

12-year-old can supervise siblings, babysitter not necessary. NTA

To work or not to work on Christmas Day?

Parents want a babysitter on Christmas? NTA has a point

Is an extra $50 an insult for working on Christmas?

Respectful babysitter declines Christmas Day request, sets healthy boundary

Child-free babysitter stands up for herself on Christmas Day ♀️

Respectful babysitter declines Christmas work, NTA

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day. Commenter calls out parents.

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day. NTA. Gave enough warning.

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day, and commenters agree.

Enjoy Christmas with family, NTA for refusing babysitting duties

Setting boundaries is healthy and correct behavior

Babysitter stands up for herself and says no to Christmas work

Babysitter stands up for herself on Christmas day

Setting boundaries is important, even on holidays

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day. NTA wins!

Curious about their job, but NTA for refusing babysitting

Parent shaming the babysitter for refusing to work on Christmas

Babysitter deserves Christmas off, parents need to find alternatives.

Choosing not to work on Christmas, NTA explains to breeders.

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, internet approves.

Experienced nanny advises to get a contract and join subreddit.

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, NTA. Stick to your guns

Childfree commenter supports babysitter’s decision not to work on Christmas

Respect your personal time and find a better family

Debating the fairness of a Christmas Day babysitting rate

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day, NTA for prioritizing family ❤️

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day. NTA comment agrees.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing Christmas work

Stand up for your rights NTA

Parent criticized for wanting babysitter on Christmas Day

Setting boundaries is important, stick to your decision!

NTA babysitter receives criticism for not working on Christmas Day

Parenting on Christmas is a choice, NTA for refusing

Babysitting on Christmas Day? Not worth the money

Time to raise your rates! Don’t be underpaid.

User criticizes entitled parents expecting special treatment on holidays.

NTA for refusing to work on Christmas, family time matters

Don’t let others guilt you into working on Christmas

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day and is called an a**hole

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, questions parent’s priorities.

Respectful babysitter prioritizes family time on Christmas Day

Christmas is for family, NTA for refusing to babysit

Cut out toxic people and prioritize your own happiness. ✂️

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day. NTA.

Babysitting 12 and 9 year olds on Christmas? Weird request

Enjoy the holidays guilt-free! You’re NTA.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing Christmas work
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User questions why parents should interrupt others with their kids.

Babysitting on Christmas? Are the kids not family? #NTA
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Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, commenter calls out parents’ priorities

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas day but suggests a high fee

Demand a holiday rate of $50 per hour per child!

Babysitter rightfully refuses to work on Christmas for low pay

Mother defends babysitter’s right to refuse Christmas work

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, NTA wins!

$15/hr for babysitting on Christmas? Unreasonable! #NTA

Stand your ground! You’re not the a**hole in this situation

Babysitter demands $1000 for working on Christmas day

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day, and she’s NTA

Stand your ground! Don’t let them take advantage of you!

Nanny rightfully refuses to work on Christmas Day for $50

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day. NTA.

$50 extra for holiday work is a joke, NTA

Babysitter refuses to work on Christmas Day. Commenter supports decision.

NTA. Stick to your boundaries and don’t accept low pay

Stand your ground and charge them more

Set boundaries and stick to them. NTA for saying no

Babysitter’s Christmas dilemma: $50 for extra work with more kids

Supportive comment, NTA x1000
