Imagine being a 20-year-old, juggling work and life, and then suddenly becoming the go-to babysitter for your older sister’s child – for free! This is the reality for our young protagonist, who we’ll call ‘Aunty Extraordinaire’. For a year and a half, she’s been on call, often sacrificing her own work shifts to take care of her adorable niece. But when the demands increase, and the sister moves further away, Aunty Extraordinaire decides it’s time to ask for some compensation. And boy, does that spark a family feud!
The Babysitting Marathon Begins
Babysitting Turns Into a Full-Time Job ⏰
No Breaks Allowed!
No Food, No Car Rides, Only Delivery
Empty Promises of Payment
A Move and a Demand
The Family Feud Ignites
The Ultimatum: Pay Up or Find Someone Else
Sister’s Harsh Response
The Aunt’s Fiery Retort
The Aftermath: Pride and Pain
A Babysitting Battle Ends in a Family Fallout
Our Aunty Extraordinaire, tired of being taken advantage of, finally mustered the courage to ask for compensation for her babysitting duties. After all, she was sacrificing her own work and spending her own money on food and gas. She even offered a bargain rate of $10 per hour. However, her sister didn’t take it well. Accusations flew, harsh words were exchanged, and in the end, the sister cut ties completely. It’s a heartbreaking end to a tale that began with a simple family favor. But it’s also a tale of a young woman standing up for herself, even in the face of family pressure. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
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NTA… Your sister is taking advantage of you.
“NTA. Stop babysitting. Your sister crossed the line taking advantage.”
NTA. Stand up for yourself and break free from slavery!
NTA: Stand up for yourself and prioritize your own job
NTA: Set boundaries with your sister and demand fair compensation
Demand what you deserve! Get paid or drop the gig!
Aunt’s plea for compensation sparks family feud
“NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. She’s taking advantage.”
NTA. Family takes advantage of babysitter. Therapy is needed
“NTA. Don’t give her the satisfaction, OP. ♀️ “
You deserve fair compensation for your time and effort!
“NTA. Focus on your job and health. Set boundaries. Why no food?”
NTA: Sister underestimates cost of babysitting, in for a surprise
Stand up for yourself! Don’t let her take advantage anymore.
Sister’s selfishness and entitlement disgusts commenters, sympathy for babysitter
NTA: Take charge and set boundaries to stop being taken advantage of
NTA. Stick up for yourself and let her realize your worth
Aunt deserves compensation for babysitting, it’s not just ‘spending time’
Stand up for yourself! Don’t let people walk all over you
NTA aunt seeks compensation, family feud ensues
NTA: Young aunt being taken advantage of, needs to set boundaries
Aunt deserves compensation for extended babysitting, food, and fuel
NTA, stood up to stingy aunt who wouldn’t share food
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“Damn haha she is in for a RUDE awakening when she realizes she actually has to seek out alternative childcare. Finding trustworthy, qualified, reliable babysitters (with daytime availability to boot!) is harrrd…and so expensive. It sounds like you already know this but $10 is like…mid-90s babysitting money. Also you have to provide meals for them lol. This all kind of blows my mind – as the only one of my siblings who has kids I wouldn’t dream of asking any of them to watch my kids more than once in a blue moon (and always feel so lucky / a bit guilty when they volunteer to). Also not letting you eat their food, wtf is that.
Anyways glad you stood up for yourself and are staying strong. I’m sad for you that you may not get to see your niece for a bit (and equally sad for your niece, tbh) but I agree that if you eventually do let her back into your life everything should be on your terms. Good luck, don’t let them gaslight you” – You go girl! Stand your ground and don’t let them guilt trip you!
NTA, but don’t give in when she needs a babysitter
NTA. Stand up for yourself and set a fair price!
Aunt’s plea for compensation sparks family feud! NTA!
Stand up for yourself! Don’t let her walk all over you
Aunt refuses to pay for babysitting, finds new babysitter instead
NTA, stand up for yourself and demand fair compensation!
NTA. You handled it well. Don’t let them guilt trip you into free babysitting.
Calling out of work for babysitting? NTA, work comes first!
Sister drama: Is she a user and a parasite?
NTA wonders why aunt can’t eat at her house ️
Babysitting for free? NTA! It’s costing you time and money!
Aunt deserves compensation for babysitting during pandemic. Sister is unreasonable
Demanding backpay? NTA! This family feud is heating up!
Waiting for karma to hit…
Aunt’s plea for compensation sparks family feud
Aunt’s plea for compensation sparks family feud
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NTA: Sister’s response shows you’re right. Let her find someone else
A young aunt is being used as a free nanny
NTA: Aunt won’t babysit anymore, niece will have to adjust
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Aunt stands up to entitled sister-in-law in babysitting battle
Nannies make bank! Is this aunt underpaid or entitled?
NTA: Sister doesn’t appreciate the amazing deal of $10/hr babysitting
Take control! Set boundaries and stop being taken advantage of. NTA
Babysitting rules: Eat anything or not? Family feud erupts!
NTA. Boundaries needed. Stand up for yourself and your career.
Aunt seeks compensation for babysitting, sparks family feud
Heartbreaking realization: NTA learns the true cost of babysitting
NTA sparks family feud, mom’s call imminent. Drama awaits!
Savage clapback! Aunt’s comment sparks marital drama and secrets
Sibling and family drama, missing brother during babysitting dispute.
Aunt demands fair compensation for babysitting, sparks family feud
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Defend yourself and ignore what her friends think
“NTA, set boundaries with your sister and demand fair compensation!”
Setting boundaries: NTA’s plea for respect in babysitting duties
NTA: Babysitting is a full-time job, ask for fair compensation
Set a rate and collect payment regularly. Don’t be taken advantage of.
