Imagine working 50 hours a week as a nanny, and when you finally get a vacation, your family expects you to babysit for free! This is the predicament our protagonist, whom we’ll call ‘The Vacationing Nanny’, found herself in. Let’s dive into this family drama that’s got everyone talking…
A Long-Awaited Vacation ️
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The Unwanted Assignment
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The Unexpected Request
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The Family’s Expectations
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The Family’s Reaction
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The Sibling Debate
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The Pricey Proposition
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The Double Standards
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The Hypocrisy Unveiled
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The Past Revealed ️
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The Disrespectful Dismissal ♀️
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The Daycare Dilemma
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The Employer’s Empathy
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The Future Resolutions
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The Final Stand
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The Nanny’s Stand: A Family’s Expectations vs A Woman’s Right to Rest
In a nutshell, our ‘Vacationing Nanny’ found herself in the middle of a family feud when she refused to babysit her nephews during her much-needed vacation. Despite the family’s expectations and guilt trips, she stood her ground, sparking a heated debate about the value of her time and the nature of her profession. The drama escalated when she boldly proposed a $50/hr rate for her services during her vacation, revealing the family’s double standards. The saga ended with a firm resolution – no more free babysitting, not even on vacation!
NTA; your mom is a huge AH for just volunteering all of your time

NTA at all. Your mom and sister are both entitled

NTA. Don’t let them take advantage of your vacation time!

NTA. Live-in nanny deserves time off too

NTA. Your mom is a HUGE a**hole . Cut her out!

Nanny’s well-deserved vacation hijacked by entitled family.

Nanny deserves a break too! No free babysitting, thank you!

NTA: Take some silent downtime and enjoy your vacation!

Nanny defends her right to a vacation. NTA!

NTA needs a break, but family assumes babysitting is free?

NTA! Take that well-deserved vacation and leave the guilt behind!
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Mom should babysit your nephews. You’re not the a**hole.

“Mum’s vacation plans backfire! “

NTA. Family feud over nanny’s vacation sparks controversy.

Nanny’s dilemma: Boundaries with family or free babysitting forever?

NTA: Mom volunteers you for free work? Sister wants free daycare?

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with family.

Mom overstepped boundaries, sis took advantage. Not the a**hole.
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Mom volunteers nanny for sister’s kids, commenter says NTA. Drama!

NTA. Deserve a vacation, sister gets free childcare. Update: No apology.

NTA: Take time for yourself, don’t feel guilty

Nanny takes vacation, sparks family feud. NTA for sure!

Vacation time is your time! Enjoy without feeling guilty.

NTA: Enjoy your time off and set boundaries with family

Volunteered services without consent? NTA! Vacation hijacked. Boundaries needed.

NTA – Family assumes too much. Stand your ground!
