Being a single mom is tough, but when you’re juggling work and childcare in a high-cost area, things can get downright complicated. One mom thought she found the perfect solution to her childcare woes, but her friends had other opinions. Let’s dive into her story and see if she’s really in the wrong.
The Struggle of a Single Mom
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Living in a VHCOL Area
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Childcare Crisis
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The Nanny Dilemma
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A Neighbor’s Suggestion ️
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Enter Amy, the College Student
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The Deal with Amy
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Smooth Sailing… Until… ⛵
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Friends’ Furious Reaction
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Accusations of Exploitation
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An Emotional Rollercoaster
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Questioning Everything ♀️
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Is She Really the Bad Guy?
So, this single mom thought she had found a win-win solution to her childcare problem by offering a struggling college student free room, board, and some cash in exchange for looking after her son. But her friends see it as exploitation and accuse her of taking advantage of a vulnerable person. Now, she’s left questioning her actions and wondering if she’s really in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Unconventional childcare solution defended as ‘total reward package’

Single mom’s unconventional childcare solution receives support and practical advice

Single mom’s unconventional childcare solution is justified and fair

Supportive comment defends unconventional childcare solution.

Supportive comment receives no backlash from replies

NTA offers live-in caregiver $1000 and rent, commenters approve

Nanny praises single mom’s childcare solution amidst outrage

Paying for childcare and bills is a good deal for everyone
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Commenter praises single mom’s unconventional childcare solution, calls out friends’ envy

Supportive comment section defends single mom’s childcare choice.
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Commenters express concern for live-in nanny exploitation, but OP is NTA

Commenter advises treating unconventional childcare worker like legal employee

Supportive comment section for unconventional childcare solution

NTA commenter defends single mom’s childcare solution with financial breakdown

Single mom’s childcare solution deemed ‘NTA’ with financial benefits

Generous offer to struggling single mom sparks support
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Generosity appreciated, but qualified caretakers also struggling.

Mutually agreeable childcare solution defended against nosy outsiders

Single mom underpays nanny, but NAH – both happy with situation

College student as qualified caretaker sparks NTA agreement

Concerned commenter questions student’s ability to work and study

Nanny pay debate sparks discussion on childcare worker wages

Commenter defends single mom’s financial situation and criticizes friends
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Live-in nanny debate: Commenter defends single mom’s fair offer

Mind your own business, let Amy and her mom be happy
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Envious reply to unconventional childcare solution
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Commenter praises unconventional childcare solution with humor

Support for single mom’s childcare solution, suggest haters chip in

Supportive comment defends single mom’s childcare solution.

College nanny? NTA! You’re giving her a great deal!

Supportive comment defends single mom’s childcare solution

Single mom’s childcare solution raises questions about her schedule

Important questions raised about legality of nanny employment
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Single mom’s childcare solution defended as win-win

Supportive comment gets straight to the point.

Commenter defends single mom’s au pair solution with market research

Fair exchange? Commenter defends single mom’s childcare solution

Misjudged mom’s childcare solution turns out to be win-win.
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Supportive comment defends unconventional childcare solution against judgmental friends

Single mom’s childcare solution deemed acceptable by commenters
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College student gets sweet deal, comment section approves

Single mom defends unconventional childcare solution.

Learn about au pair labor laws for affordable childcare

Single mom’s creative childcare solution receives support. Friends not impressed

Commenter defends single mom’s income, encourages self-care

Generous babysitter praised for helping single mom and child

Supportive comment defends unconventional childcare choice.

Unconventional childcare solution defended with a ‘not the a**hole’ sentiment

Amy’s childcare solution sparks jealousy and outrage

Free room, groceries, insurance, phone bill, and $1k/month? #NTAwinning
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Single mom’s rent payment for nanny causes outrage

Living with a family, getting paid and saving 30k
while helping with childcare? Win/win of a lifetime!

Humorous misinterpretation of article sparks amusement in comment section

Cheers to unconventional childcare solutions! NTA gets support

Supportive comment defends unconventional childcare solution with surprise reaction

Single mom’s childcare solution defended by commenter
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Supportive comment defends unconventional childcare solution.

Friends disagree, but commenter supports unconventional childcare solution

Supportive comment defends single mom’s childcare solution

NTA: Short and sweet response to Amy’s situation

Supportive comment section for single mom’s childcare solution

Supportive comment celebrates single parents’ creativity and determination

Live-in nanny arrangement: NTA if mutually beneficial

Underpaid childcare workers support NTA’s unconventional solution
