Picture this: You’re a busy breadwinner, working 50-60 hours a week, often away from home. Your partner, unable to work due to disability, stays home with the kids. Then, there’s Mary. She’s always around, cleaning your house, cooking meals, and even stepping up as your partner’s health declines. You never asked her to, but she did it anyway. Then, your partner passes away, and Mary wants compensation for all her work. Would you pay her? Let’s dive into this real-life drama.
The Breadwinner and the Stay-at-Home Partner
Enter Mary, the Uninvited Help
The Unseen Efforts of Mary
Mary’s Unquestioned Dedication
The Harsh Reality of Loss
Mary’s Demand for Payment
The Unpaid Labor Controversy ⏰
The Unpaid Labor Drama: A Moral Dilemma
In this unexpected twist of life, our breadwinner finds herself in a moral conundrum. Mary, who was more or less an unsolicited housemaid, now demands payment for her years of service. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children, clocking in over 40 hours a week. However, she was never asked to do any of this. Now, with the partner gone, Mary feels used and wants compensation. Is she right to ask for it, or is our breadwinner correct in refusing? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this intriguing situation…
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NTA NTA NTA!!!!! She tried to be a gold digger and failed SPECTACULARLY
NTA. Unpaid housemaid didn’t discuss finances, no obligation to support.
“She tried to replace you…did you think that wouldn’t include the role of ‘mother’?”
NTA: Mary’s gold-digging attempt backfired. Cancelled for insensitive demand.
NTA. She slept with your partner and now wants payment?
“ESH. Everyone in this story sounds terrible.”
NTA: Informing late partner’s girlfriend she got nothing; debate ensues.
NTA for not giving her money, but concerns about family
NTA. You didn’t ask for her help or owe her anything
Unpaid housemaid scheme backfires
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Unpaid housemaid drama: Who’s responsible for the disabled kids?
No agreement, not your responsibility.
“ESH: Neglecting kids for affair with live-in maid is damaging “
NTA, but lack of communication and involvement is concerning
Navigating love and expectations in a complex caregiving relationship
NTA. No job offer, no pay.
NTA. Let them live their lives, it’s not your concern
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Partner misled housemaid, commenters side with her.
ESH. Asshole parent, gold digger, and fooling partner. Terrible situation.
NTA: Unasked-for housemaid goes above and beyond. No boundaries respected.
No right to expect payment? Let’s discuss entitlement!
