Sister Demands Unpaid Time Off for Baby Help, But is Money Really the Issue?

Picture this: your sister is pregnant and assumes you’ll take a week off from work to help her when the baby arrives. But there’s a catch – you’ve recently started a new job and can’t afford to lose a week’s pay. Instead, you offer to help after work, but your sister isn’t happy. With three other people available to assist during the day, is it fair for her to be upset? Or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Let’s dive into this family drama and find out!

The Assumption and the Offer

A Compromise?

The Emotional Response

Explaining the Situation ️

Accusations of Greed

Self-Doubt Creeps In

Update: The Unanimous Response

Time for a Reasonable Conversation

Reassurance and Boundaries

COVID Concerns Addressed

Family Socializing and Testing

Sisterly Love vs. Financial Reality: Who’s in the Right? ‍♀️

Caught between a rock and a hard place, our protagonist faces a dilemma: help her pregnant sister at the cost of a week’s pay, or be accused of greed and selfishness. With three other people available to help, is it fair for the sister to be so upset? The internet has spoken, and the consensus seems to be that our protagonist isn’t in the wrong. As emotions run high, it’s time for a reasonable conversation to set boundaries and reassure her sister of the love and support she’s willing to provide. But will it be enough to mend their relationship? Let’s take a look at what people have to say about this family drama…

“Holy sh*t that’s a lot of people.” NTA, overwhelming village

NTA – Life changed, offer weekend help; sister expecting too much

NTA. Sister demands unpaid leave for baby, calls *you* greedy?

NTA: Do you really need 4 adults to care for a newborn?

People who guilt trip you about money are the worst

NTA. Three helpers already. Comparisons aren’t fair. Schedule matters.

NTA: Balancing work and family responsibilities can be challenging

Sibling boundaries: Is it fair for her to demand help?

NTA, having a baby isn’t a disaster. We handled everything ourselves.

NTA: Sister accuses OP of being greedy, but is money the issue?

NTA. Sister feels entitled to your help, but you’ve offered assistance.

NTA. Is she really that dramatic?

NTA, sister needs to accept help from fewer people.

NTA. You’re not responsible for her life choices.

NTA. Support schedule needed to accommodate working hours.

Sibling boundaries: NTA, but where do we draw the line?

Don’t burn yourself out for someone who already has support.

NTA. Work for pay, not for the thrill. Set boundaries.

NTA. Don’t risk your job over entitled sister’s baby demands.

NTA: Sister demands unpaid time off, but is money the issue?

NTA. You offered help after work, not a whole week.

Sibling guilt trip? Stand your ground, don’t cave!

NTA wants sister to pay for unpaid time off.

NTA, sister wants unpaid help but you need to work

Unpaid time off for baby help? No way! NTA

Pregnancy entitlement: NTA sister sparks debate on unpaid help

Pregnant sister needs support, emotions amplified. Be understanding and helpful.

Experienced parent offers help and declares OP not the a**hole.

Sister demands unpaid time off for baby help, NTA

Commenter questions sister’s need for unpaid time off for baby

“You only care about money” in a recession? NTA for sure!

Privileged moms wanting unnecessary help with babies, NTA!

Sibling demands unpaid time off, causing financial strain. NTA.

“Resetting boundaries can be tough, but it’s important for self-care. “

NTA. Sister demands unpaid time off, but it’s not fair.

Demanding unpaid leave? Jesus, that’s pretentious. NTA for sure!

Not the a**hole for refusing unpaid time off.