Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride of a story for you today. Our protagonist, a loving mom just trying to juggle life’s responsibilities, found herself in quite the predicament with her babysitter. What started as a seemingly perfect arrangement quickly turned into a drama-filled saga, complete with money troubles, inappropriate remarks, and even a dash of racism. As the situation escalated, our mom was left wondering if she made the right call by letting the babysitter go. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we dive into this messy tale!
The Search for a Babysitter Begins!

Meeting the Retired Lady

️ Generous Meal Allowance

Increasing Pay to Accommodate

The Babysitter’s Endless Rants ️

Money Troubles and Whining

Inappropriate Remarks and Racism

The Audacious $8000 Request

♀️ Declining the Uncomfortable Request

Husband’s Concerns and Family Drama ♂️

♀️ Doubting My Decision

The Internet Weighs In: Was Mom Right to Fire the Babysitter?
Well, well, well… this story certainly has us all on the edge of our seats! Our mom was just trying to do her best, but it seems like the babysitter had other plans. From constant money complaints to inappropriate remarks and even a bold request for $8000, it’s no wonder our protagonist was feeling uneasy. But now, with family drama brewing and doubts creeping in, it’s time to turn to the internet for some much-needed perspective. Let’s see what the masses have to say about this sticky situation! ️ Grab your popcorn, folks, because the comments are about to get juicy!
Racist babysitter demands leave NTA mom speechless
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User empathizes with OP, fears babysitter’s desperation may lead to theft.

Babysitter’s ungrateful behavior leads to her dismissal. NTA

Manicurist asked for tips too? Awkward! NTA handled well.

Friend crosses the line by snooping and demanding 8 grand
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Nanny’s manipulative behavior is unacceptable. Time to find someone new.
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Always trust your gut when it comes to your kids

Racist babysitter demanding money? Nope. NTA, find someone else!

Babysitter’s racism and money complaints lead to no sympathy. NTA

Generous mom shuts down manipulative babysitter. NTA

Standing up to racism and entitlement. NTA wins

Concerns raised about babysitter’s influence on children

Experienced babysitter validates OP’s decision to fire entitled employee. NTA

Caregiver entitlement can turn dangerous. NTA for standing firm.

Avoiding bad influence on children, NTA takes a stand

User advises to not fall for babysitter’s financial manipulation.

Generous pay for part-time sitter, consider alternatives like au pair

Standing up for yourself and your finances is important

Husband forcing uncomfortable babysitter on you? NTA

Mom finds babysitter’s racist remarks and entitlement unacceptable. NTA.

Mom hires who she wants, husband dense, babysitter won’t improve

Unprofessional babysitter demands leave mom without words. #NTA

Don’t compromise on your child’s safety. NTA made the right call.

Racist babysitter gets what they deserve.

Babysitter raised prices and wanted to borrow 8 grand. NTA.

NTA. Babysitter’s racist demands and loan request are unacceptable

NTA. The babysitter overstepped boundaries financially and was racist

Firing the racist babysitter – NTA wins!
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Babysitter wants more money, but won’t put in more work. NTA

Struggling babysitter defends nanny’s right to bring own kids. #NTA

A father’s questionable priority in hiring a racist babysitter

NTA. Valid point about not hiring family/friends as babysitters.

Racist babysitter demands? Definitely NTA. Stand your ground

Racist babysitter demands outrageous pay, NTA for finding someone else

Standing up against negativity and racism. NTA wins

Run, the red flags are brighter than a communist parade

A babysitter being racist towards indigenous children? NTA for firing.

Mom stands up against racist babysitter with NTA comment

NTA shuts down racist babysitter in-laws

Canadian Redditor praises OP’s generosity and calls out babysitter’s behavior

Finding a new babysitter may be for the best

Babysitter demands 8k, commenter warns of potential theft

NTA. Concerns about racism and fair payment for babysitting.

Racism and greed? Time for a new babysitter. NTA
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Sitter demands money she can’t pay back – NTA wins

Similar experience, NTA and did the right thing!

Babysitter needs to make parents comfortable too. NTA.

Babysitter fired for asking loan, complaining & making racist comments. NTA

Babysitter’s racist comments and demands are unacceptable. NTA.

Trust your instincts. NTA for feeling uncomfortable with babysitter’s behavior.

Mom dodges a bullet with this entitled and racist babysitter.

Babysitter’s demands leave mom speechless and commenter stressed

Don’t pay a babysitter you dread seeing ♀️. Set boundaries and stick to them .

NTA, $30/hour for babysitting is a good deal. Sorry you dealt with that.

Mom stands her ground against entitled babysitter.
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Setting a higher pay is fine, but you’re not obligated

Choose wisely, your babysitter has a big impact

Don’t tolerate racism from your babysitter. NTA for firing her.

Firm response to babysitter’s unacceptable behavior

Babysitter tries to scam mom and demands more money
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Mom stands up to manipulative babysitter

Setting boundaries is important for personal comfort and safety.

Husband unaware of babysitter’s demands? NTA Mom saves the day

Babysitter’s casually racist remark is the last straw. NTA.

Standing up against racism in babysitting

Standing up against racism and unprofessionalism

Babysitter crosses boundaries by asking for money from client. NTA.

Racist babysitter demands money – NTA for refusing

Mom receives shocking racist demands from unprofessional babysitter. NTA.
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Babysitter asks for a loan? NTA is right, that’s uncomfortable

Mom stands up against racist and financially harassing babysitter.

Stand up for yourself! NTA and don’t let her guilt trip you into giving her money.
