Neighborly Love Turns Sour: The Unpaid Babysitter Saga

What started as a friendly gesture to a new neighbor quickly spiraled into a tale of exploitation and frustration. Our protagonist, a kind-hearted woman, found herself in a predicament when she agreed to help her neighbor with babysitting his toddler son. Little did she know, her neighbor had other plans. As the weeks rolled on, she found herself in a role she didn’t sign up for – an unpaid, full-time nanny.

The New Neighbor and His Toddler Son ‍

The Babysitting Proposition

The Cost of Kindness

The Unpaid First Week

The Second Week: Broke and Unpaid

The Third Week: The Girlfriend’s Entry

The Girlfriend’s Paycheck and the Unpacked Diaper Bag

The Unvalued Time and the Unpaid Nanny

The Forgetful Dad and the Three Outfits

The Beer Cooler and the Farm Chores

The Dilemma and the Guilt

The Final Update: No More Babysitting ‍♀️

The Husband’s Support and the Lesson Learned

The Unpaid Nanny’s Stand: A Tale of Boundaries and Self-Value

Our protagonist’s kind-hearted offer to help her new neighbor with babysitting turned into a full-time, unpaid job. From being left with only three diapers for a 13-hour day, to feeding and clothing the toddler, she was left feeling exploited and undervalued. The final straw was when the neighbor mentioned paying his girlfriend for the same job she was doing for free. She finally took a stand, setting boundaries for payment and an expiration date. The internet has rallied behind her, applauding her for standing up for herself. Let’s see what the collective wisdom of the internet has to say about this saga..

NTA. Take care of yourself first

Compensation for babysitting: no a**hole, but tough situation

Neglectful dad sparks concern. Calling protective services may be necessary

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage of you

“NTA. He’s taking advantage of you. You deserve better! “

NTA, demanding free babysitting is entitled

Unpaid babysitter takes a stand, says NTA for stopping

NTA: Unfair for him to take advantage of your generosity

NTA: Stand up for yourself and report him to CPS!

Unpaid babysitting turns into unwanted motherhood. Time to step back. NTA

NTA, call CPS for an engaging twist!

Unpaid babysitter demands fair pay from inconsiderate neighbor!

NTA, but this guy needs to step up as a dad ‍

Unpaid babysitting, beer as gratitude, and a frustrated stay-at-home mom

NTA for wanting to be paid. Also NTA for stopping if you give him some notice to sort out some other arrangement. If you just stop immediately then probably still NTA but certainly a**hole adjacent behavior.

NTA. Take a stand and set boundaries, don’t be gaslit!

“NTA. You deserve fair compensation for your hard work. “

Avoid being a doormat, stand up to the entitled neighbor!

Concerned about the kid’s safety. NTA. CPS intervention needed?

Deserve payment for babysitting!

Neighbor quits free babysitting after being disrespected and taken advantage of

Neighbor needs boundaries, suggest short deadline and involve girlfriend

Unpaid babysitting and red flags – time to cut ties

NTA. Unpaid babysitting turned into an unreasonable expectation.

Being used as an unpaid babysitter? Not cool!

Calling child services on neglectful neighbor? NTA, protect the kids!

NTA. Family isn’t obligated to provide free childcare.

NTA, but report him to CPS for neglecting his son

NTA. Politely decline babysitting due to upcoming surgeries and commitments.

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let this user take advantage!

‍♀️ NTA! Stand up for yourself and end this babysitting nightmare!

NTA shuts down entitled neighbor’s parenting expectations. Boundaries set!

NTA. Firmly address payment, frequency, and lack of preparation. Set boundaries.

Babysitting and physical therapy: a challenging combo

NTA: Awkward conversation about unpaid babysitting with girlfriend.

Neighbor takes advantage of free childcare, leaving you out of pocket

Concerned neighbor seeks legal intervention for child’s well-being.

NTA warns about potential custody issues and foster care

Unprepared dad gets called out for neglecting his baby

NTA – Unpaid babysitting, low pay, and irresponsible parenting.

Stop babysitting! Why take over his childcare?

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage

NTA: Unpaid babysitter realizes she’s being taken advantage of

NTA, taking advantage? That’s not cool!

NTA: Unpaid babysitting, neglectful dad, and surgeries? Time to quit!

Stand up for yourself and demand what you’re owed!

“NTA demands payment upfront and sets new babysitting rate. “

Neighbor takes advantage of unpaid babysitter. Time to set boundaries.

Demand payment for babysitting, he’s using you as a mom

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. You deserve better!

Neighbor lies about being broke while using and exploiting you

NTA. Concerned about neglect. Report if necessary. Sad situation

Neighbor takes advantage, OP hesitates to take legal action.

“NTA. Stay-at-home moms deserve respect and fair compensation. “

NTA for wanting to be paid, but don’t let them take advantage

“NTA – Stand up for yourself and end the mooch train! “

NTA – Communicate honestly about unpaid babysitting, set boundaries

Not your circus, not your monkeys.

“NTA

Withhold babysitting until paid. No unpaid custody rights. “

NTA – Neighbor taking advantage of babysitter, ghosting on payment.

Don’t babysit another hour until he pays you

Stand up for yourself and demand payment!

Neighbor takes advantage of kind babysitter. Time for custody?

Unpaid babysitting, broken promises, and beer money?

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage!

NTA. No one works for free for 3 weeks!

Compassion for unpaid babysitter, concerns for child’s well-being

NTA suggests setting a contract with higher pay for babysitting

NTA: Time to stop the free babysitting and get paid!

Neighbor avoids babysitting drama, not the a**hole

Offering guidance to a clueless neighbor