Babysitter’s Dilemma: Sick on the Job and Denied Permission to Leave

Imagine this: you’re babysitting for a woman down the street, and suddenly, you’re not feeling well. You’re dizzy, your stomach is acting up, and you’ve thrown up multiple times. You call the woman, asking if she can come home because you need to leave, but she tells you to try and hold on until the end of the day. What would you do? This is the predicament one babysitter found herself in, and her decision has sparked quite a debate. Let’s dive into the story.

The Babysitting Schedule ️

A Rough Day

Feeling Sick

Asking for Help

Desperate Measures

Brother to the Rescue

Confrontation Time

Skepticism and Accusations

Drawing the Line ✋

The Other Babysitter’s Schedule

A Plea for Help

Feeling Guilty

A Previous Incident

Party Time

A Favor Turned Job

To Babysit or Not to Babysit: The Ultimate Question

So, our brave babysitter finds herself in a tough spot. She’s been sick on the job and has had to leave, only to be met with skepticism and accusations from the mom. To make matters worse, this isn’t the first time she’s been treated this way by the same woman. Now, she’s left to decide whether or not to continue babysitting for her. It’s a tricky situation, and one that has sparked quite the debate. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA babysitter is advised to run far away from the situation

Babysitter denied permission to leave while sick, called out by employer. NTA.

Babysitter stands up for herself, deemed not the a**hole

Babysitter stands up for herself against entitled employer

Babysitter had a medical emergency, left safely, and quit. NTA

Babysitter stands up for herself, gets support from commenters

Babysitting is a job too NTA for being sick

NTA for being sick and finding a replacement. Consider a contract

NTA for not wanting to babysit while sick

Stand up for yourself and quit. Don’t take her crap.

Stand your ground! Don’t let her walk all over you.

Setting boundaries with entitled parents

Babysitter denied permission to leave while sick

Babysitter stands up for herself, advises better treatment next time

Babysitter denied permission to leave, found alternate care arrangements. NTA

Being sick on the job is not your fault. NTA

NTA comment suggests a raise and a compromise, while a reply suggests leaving.

Babysitters aren’t slaves. Imagine being sick and forced to stay

Prioritize your health. NTA for leaving a toxic workplace.

Charge double for being the A #NTA

Babysitter denied permission to leave due to sickness. NTA receives support.

You go, babysitter! Stand your ground

Babysitter stands her ground and gets well-deserved rest

Raise your rates and find a better client

Employee treated poorly, stands up for herself.

Babysitter ignored and denied permission to leave, NTA.

Setting boundaries with entitled employer, NTA comment gets support

Commenter supports babysitter’s decision to leave and criticizes entitlement

When your boss doesn’t believe you’re sick ‍♀️

Babysitter helped out as a favor, then asked to be paid

Babysitter disrespected, but now valued. NTA wins.

Sick babysitter sparks NTA response and future job refusal.

Babysitter denied permission to leave when sick, gets blacklisted revenge.

Babysitter dilemma: stuck between love for kids and contract obligations.

Negotiating for fair compensation when sick.

Babysitting is a job, not servitude. NTA, don’t go back

Don’t let anyone treat you like sh*t You deserve better!

Stand up for yourself and find a better employer

Babysitter denied permission to leave. Commenter says NTA

Parents need to respect babysitters’ time and needs too

Commenter questions why anyone would think babysitter is obligated

Putting your well-being first is always the right choice

Babysitter denied permission to leave while sick, NTA for leaving

Sick babysitter stands up to mistreatment and doesn’t abandon kids

Stand up for your health and well-being. NTA

Babysitter stands up for herself after being mistreated by employer

Babysitter denied permission to leave when sick

Babysitter denied permission to leave, gets justified revenge.

Sick babysitter recognized unsafe situation and stepped away.

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

Babysitter stands up for their health and boundaries

Babysitting gone wrong NTA and lesson learned.

Babysitter denied permission to leave, NTA for wanting to go

Concerned commenter suggests reporting abusive employer, offers medical advice.

Fired for a flat tire? NTA, fire the ungrateful parent

Babysitter considers raise or quitting after being denied leave

Babysitter stands up for herself against controlling employer

Don’t let employers treat you like a doormat #NTA

Commenter predicts future babysitting problems.

Babysitter denied permission to leave after falling sick

Babysitter treated as appliance, not person

Stand up for yourself and warn others! NTA

Prioritizing financial gain over mistreatment in childcare industry

Stand up for yourself! You’re not a slave.