In a year filled with unprecedented challenges, family has been the rock for many of us. But what happens when the lines between family support and exploitation start to blur? This is the story of two sisters, one jobless and homeless, the other a hardworking single mom, and the conflict that arises when their worlds collide. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster…
A Sister in Need

An Offer She Couldn’t Refuse

The Babysitting Deal

A Sudden Change of Heart

The Financial Breakdown

A Counteroffer and a Confrontation

An Ultimatum

The Backup Plan

Tears and Turmoil

A Family Feud or a Fair Fight? You Decide!
Caught in the crossfire of family ties and financial woes, our single mom finds herself in a predicament. She’s been housing her jobless sister, covering all her bills, and even offering groceries in exchange for babysitting duties. But when her sister demands a hefty hourly wage on top of all the benefits, our mom is left with no choice but to give an ultimatum. As the tears flow and tensions rise, we’re left wondering – is she being fair or has she crossed a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Yeeesh, talk about biting the hand that feeds.
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NTA – Sister demands unreasonable payment for babysitting duties

“She wants free housing, bills paid, and a wage? NTA.”

NTA. Sister wants more, but OP says no. Reality check needed

Charge her for babysitting, rent, and bills. No need to feel bad OP

NTA but she needs a reality check

NTA, but a conversation is needed to address the underlying issues

♀️ Proving the value of babysitting with bills and rent.

Fair compensation for babysitting: work out the rent and wages!

NTA. Sister should be grateful for all you do!

Supporting sister turned demanding babysitter causes family feud

You’re not the a**hole! Stand your ground and stay strong!

Negotiating with a demanding sister: NTA, it’s give and take

Fair pay for babysitting? NTA suggests charging sister for rent!

NTA, consider paying her a wage to boost her self-esteem

NTA, but sister feels undervalued. Find a compromise for independence

Outrageous demands! Is she for real? Holy Heck!

NTA. Sister got bad advice from friend or Reddit, misunderstanding situation

Fair and generous suggestion for supporting a sibling financially.

NTA: Sister agreed to babysit but now refuses. Fair to stop housing her.

NTA expects sister to babysit, calls her a choosing beggar!

NTA—You set clear expectations and offered extra company

Generous sibling offers compromise to live-in sitter for fair pay

“NTA – Sister agreed to arrangement, now wants to break it. You’re already doing more than enough. Offer to pay her for babysitting instead.”

NTA. Sister wants to be paid like a live-in nanny

NTA. Offer her a choice: free housing or paid babysitting

Creative solution to babysitting dilemma

Generous offer saves sister from potential financial disaster

NTA – Negotiate terms to create a win-win business arrangement

NTA. Generous stipend, but sister’s being demanding. Watch out!

OP’s sister wants to discuss a fair wage for babysitting

NTA. Kick her out.

Sibling agreement: NTA pays bills, sister can leave if unhappy

Mom takes extra precautions due to daughter’s allergies

Babysitting for $25/hr? When did that become a thing?
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Sibling financial dependency causing stress? NTA for setting boundaries!

Fairness matters! Renegotiating terms allows for equal updates.

Offering an alternative: pay her bills or $20/hr for babysitting

Fair deal or financial burden? A sisterly standoff ensues

Paying bills for sister: job or family obligation?

Calculating the cost of free benefits to silence an entitled sister
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Sibling harmony prevails as babysitting duties are shared

NTA!!!!
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Engaging comment: NTA – Set boundaries with your sister and discuss finances

NTA saves sister $$$, but is it worth the family feud?

NTA. Boundaries set, but she demanded more. $25/hr for family?

Playful revenge or financial battle? NTA has a plan!

Setting boundaries and standing your ground. You’re not the a**hole!

Babysitter demands $25/hr, gets reality check
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Fair pay for services rendered. No room for complaints

A surprising twist in this family feud

NTA. You’re absolutely right and being totally reasonable

NTA. She sounds like a toddler herself
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Fair and square: Pay her for babysitting or pay her bills!

NTA, but cover your a** by giving her a wage

NTA. Set boundaries and split expenses to avoid resentment

Reasonable compensation debate: finding a compromise with your sister

NTA. Sister’s babysitting is actual work, offer a fair deal

NTA. Being an Au Pair is a great opportunity!

NTA! Stand your ground and make her pay what’s owed.

Is sister’s demand reasonable or a cry for help?

NTA, but should you pay her? Compromise with shared expenses!

NTA: The ultimate sisterly sacrifice that’s being taken for granted

Last Updated on September 14, 2023 by Diply Social Team