Imagine having a sister who gets pregnant, gives birth, and then leaves her baby with you while she pursues her dream job in another state. Sounds like a movie plot, right? Well, this is a real-life story of a woman who was left to care for her sister’s baby while the sister enjoyed her new job and partied on her days off. Let’s dive into this wild tale and see how it unfolds.
Sister’s Independence Plan

Dream Job Opportunity

Bye-Bye, Baby

Daily Video Calls

Occasional Visits ✈️

Expressing Feelings

“Family First”

Can’t Leave Baby Unattended

Unbelievable Expectations
So, our protagonist is left with her sister’s baby, struggling to find a balance between her own life and the responsibilities of caring for a child that isn’t hers. The sister, on the other hand, is living her dream life, partying and enjoying her new job without a care in the world. When confronted about the situation, the sister lashes out, blaming her sibling for not having a job and claiming that family should always help out. But is it fair to expect someone to put their life on hold for your decisions? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this predicament…
NTA suggests calling CPS and taking guardianship of abandoned baby

NTA suggests involving authorities for abandoned baby. Legal concerns arise.

Concerned Redditor suggests legal action for abandoned baby situation.

Take the child to her and hand it over

Humorous suggestion of options to deal with sister’s irresponsibility.

NTA. Get on a plane and give that baby back!

User calls out sister for not taking job offer and suggests deadline for finding new childcare.

Parental rights should be established legally. NTA
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Leaving an infant for a job? NTA, but where’s child support?
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NTA suggests calling CPS for sister’s neglectful behavior.

NTA calls for drastic action against sister’s neglectful behavior.

NTA. Sister needs to take responsibility for her own child.

NTA calls for CPS intervention after sister abandons baby

NTA, but sister should pay for childcare and child support. Consider legal action.

NTA left to babysit sister’s child permanently, give timeframe for CPS.

Report sister for child abandonment or be an AH.

Urgent ultimatum: take the baby back or call CPS

Unpaid nanny? NTA says demand payment for services rendered!

Legal advice on abandonment and custody of abandoned child. NTA.
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Don’t let your sister waste your life. Grow a backbone!

NTA calls out sister for abandoning child. Custody battle ahead.

NTA suggests tough love for sister’s irresponsible behavior ♂️

Abandoned baby needs legal support, contact authorities ASAP.

NTA commenter calls out sister for taking advantage of family.

User accuses OP of being used as free live-in nanny

Stand your ground! You’re not responsible for her baby

NTA suggests simple solution for sister’s job vs baby dilemma

User calls out sister for child abandonment, suggests CPS intervention

NTA calls out sister for ditching baby for partying lifestyle.

NTA offers helpful advice on raising abandoned child. Call CPS/attorney.

Supportive comment advises seeking legal protection for the baby.

Stand up for yourself and give the baby back

Family needs to give ultimatum to sister for childcare responsibilities.

Abandoning a child for a job? Definitely not okay. #NTA

Documenting sister’s abandonment, seeking custody or authorities may be necessary. NTA.

Tough love or too harsh? Family demands sister take responsibility.

NTA suggests options for sister’s abandoned baby

Putting your life on hold doesn’t mean enabling family forever.

NTA suggests disputing sister’s claims to baby for neglecting parenting duties.

NTA for handing abandoned child to child services.
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Redditor suggests adoption or reporting sister for abandoning child.
#NTA
NTA commenter advises setting boundaries with sister and threatening CPS.

NTA calls out sister for abandoning child. Urges CPS intervention.

Take revenge by claiming the baby as yours on social media

“Us” is the poster and their partner, seeking context clarification.

NTA. Give baby back, tell her to prioritize, report if necessary.

NTA, but sister needs to take responsibility for her child.

NTA stands for not the a**hole. Commenter suggests giving sister a time limit to take care of her own child.

Sibling prioritizes career over niece, commenters disapprove

Set boundaries and demand compensation for raising your sister’s baby.

Helpful advice on legal guardianship and contacting CPS. NTA.

Helpful advice on setting boundaries for sister’s baby situation.

Take the job and set a deadline for sister to collect.

NTA takes custody of abandoned baby, sister’s job over family?

Taking legal action against sister for child abandonment.

Difficult decision for babysitter, unfair situation for the baby

Suggests safe drop-off places for baby, sets ultimatum for sister. NTA.

Friend saw warning signs, distanced self to avoid babysitting.

Curious commenter seeks more context on sister’s behavior

Balancing motherhood and career is tough for women.

Sister abandons baby for dream job, commenters say NTA

NTA suggests shaming sister on IG and calling CPS publicly

Take legal action to avoid mess. Set boundaries with sister.

Tough love advice for a sister struggling with a baby
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NTA commenter calls out sister’s selfishness in prioritizing career over child.

Frustrated commenter questions sister’s plan for baby’s care

User suggests reporting sister to CPS for child abandonment.

NTA. Family should help, not raise the child.

NTA suggests filing for guardianship due to sister’s abandonment

User calls out OP for being passive aggressive and whiny
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Neglecting her child for a dream job? Selfish indeed

Taking matters into your own hands but at what cost?

NTA, but you need to decide and protect yourself legally

User calls out sister for abandoning child for dream job
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Tough love is the best love. Set boundaries and move on.

Protecting the baby from neglectful family with CPS threat. NTA.

Concerned commenter urges action on abandoned baby situation

User suggests calling CPS on sister for neglecting her baby

Single mom gets justice with NTA’s advice
