Imagine being the go-to babysitter for a friend’s child, getting paid peanuts but not minding because, hey, they’re strapped for cash, right? Then, boom! They hit the lottery jackpot, splurging on fancy cars and exotic vacations, leaving you in the dust with your below-minimum wage. When you muster the courage to ask for a fair shake, they shut you down. Dive into this tale of friendship, money, and the quest for a little respect. Will standing up for oneself cost more than just a job?
The Babysitting Gig That Started It All
Throwing Friends A Financial Bone
Lottery Win Changes Everything
The Sting of Unchanged Wages
A Fair Wage Request Denied
The Vindictive Twist
A Dilemma of Morals and Money
Jealousy or Just Deserts?
The Price of Friendship in the Wake of a Windfall
In a world where friendships are tested by the almighty dollar, our protagonist finds themselves at a crossroads. Faced with the sting of being undervalued and the moral quagmire of vindication, they stand up for what’s fair, only to be met with resistance. It’s not just about the money; it’s about respect, appreciation, and the sometimes painful cost of standing up for oneself. Let’s dive into the whirlpool of opinions that this tale has stirred up, without mentioning where they came from. Who’s in the right? The babysitter standing their ground, or the lottery winners holding tight to their purse strings?
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NTA but, uh, this is the kind of spending that’s going to make them bankrupt in under a year…
“NTA” commenter points out the financial irresponsibility of lottery winners
Lottery winners blow through money on cars and vacations
“NTA. Asking to be paid minimum wage when your friend won the lottery is not too much to ask. “
“NTA – Regular 6 hour shifts that allow a couple to not use a daycare is not ‘babysitting,’ it’s in-home childcare and $10 per hour is a steal. They’re being cheap and ungrateful.”
NTA. The babysitting business arrangement isn’t working out anymore
NTA. Friends refuse to pay minimum wage for babysitting. Unfair!
“YTA for being jealous of their lottery win and demanding more money. “
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NTA and lavish in the fact they’ll be out of money ASAP
Underpaid babysitting and taking advantage of a trustworthy person
NAH. Quitting job fairly, no notice needed. Avoid guilt-tripping tactics.
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NTA asking for minimum wage is reasonable
NTA. Paying a decent rate for a responsible babysitter is crucial
Standing up for yourself and not letting them take advantage!
Did you babysit their child non-stop while they were away?
Demanding fair pay for babysitting.
YTA, their finances changed but your work shouldn’t.
