Sometimes it can be difficult to define what is part of your job description and what isn’t. There is what is written on the job application, and then there is everything else. Hopefully, there’s not too much of «everything else,» but you can never be sure. Plus, your job might change over time while you’re …
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23-year-old daughter refuses to babysit five younger siblings, moves to new apartment and concierge finally stops family from coming in unannounced: ‘[They] called the cops’
Anyone who grew up as the oldest sibling knows the drill — you’re often handed responsibilities way beyond your years. But for one woman, being the eldest turned into years of acting more like a third parent than a kid. She shared that ever since she was young, her divorced parents relied on her to …
Seguir leyendo 23-year-old daughter refuses to babysit five younger siblings, moves to new apartment and concierge finally stops family from coming in unannounced: ‘[They] called the cops’
Nine nannies ban woman from park playgroup for slacking off, she fires back by filing complaints to bosses at their jobs: ‘She’s making things difficult’
Playgroups are supposed to be about goldfish crackers, bubbles, and a little sanity for the adults, not high-school-level drama. But one nanny found herself in the middle of a messy dispute after she and others decided to kick out a member who never pulled her weight. The group had a simple system with nine nannies …
Seguir leyendo Nine nannies ban woman from park playgroup for slacking off, she fires back by filing complaints to bosses at their jobs: ‘She’s making things difficult’
25-year-old takes toy away from 3-year-old cousin while babysitting, gets reprimanded by aunt: ‘I wasn’t going to listen to him scream all day’
Almost anybody who takes care of kids can tell you that one of the most important parts of the process is damage control. Even the most diligent caretaker is not going to avoid every scenario where they get themselves into trouble, or get upset over something that seems totally inconsequential and dumb to most adults. …
Seguir leyendo 25-year-old takes toy away from 3-year-old cousin while babysitting, gets reprimanded by aunt: ‘I wasn’t going to listen to him scream all day’
‘She can’t stay here’: Grandmother refuses to listen to parents’ house rules while she visits grandkids, leading mom to demand she won’t stay the night again
Who doesn’t love it when their grandparents come to visit? They always come bearing gifts, convince your parents to let you skip curfew, and bring a fun energy that you can’t ignore. Grandparents are the best. At least, that is the attitude towards grandparents from the kids’ point of view, the other one, from the …
Seguir leyendo ‘She can’t stay here’: Grandmother refuses to listen to parents’ house rules while she visits grandkids, leading mom to demand she won’t stay the night again
Mom brings 10-year-old son along on family vacation to Florence, despite being told it was child-free, they accuse her of ruining the trip: ‘We got cardio, humiliation, and babysitting duties’
Those who have the misfortune of going on vacation with kids know that it is not really a relaxing vacation. Having kids around means that you are always alert. The sightseeing, doing all kinds of attractions, and simply having your kids running around in a strange country can never go hand in hand with what …
Seguir leyendo Mom brings 10-year-old son along on family vacation to Florence, despite being told it was child-free, they accuse her of ruining the trip: ‘We got cardio, humiliation, and babysitting duties’
28-year-old goes no contact with her parents after they cut off her 8-year-old daughter’s eyelashes while babysitting, chaos ensues when the stepmom calls the child a liar: ‘Marie woke up with pink eye’
Grandparents make excellent free babysitters, but for this 28-year-old, who thought she could always count on Mom and Dad for some much-needed childcare, a bridge was burned. Parents, as expected, are naturally protective of their kids, but you’d think that ever-present grandparent figures would cherish their 8-year-old granddaughter with equal fervor. But this family dynamic …
Seguir leyendo 28-year-old goes no contact with her parents after they cut off her 8-year-old daughter’s eyelashes while babysitting, chaos ensues when the stepmom calls the child a liar: ‘Marie woke up with pink eye’
‘You’re home all day’: Entitled single mom assumes the work-from-home graphic designer next door can babysit for free, gets called out after dropping off two children under 7-years-old without warning
Work from home employees rarely get the credit they deserve, but this WFH graphic designer was not only taken advantage of by their entitled neighbor, but this single mom had the gall to belittle their entire career. In one fell swoop, this mom disrespected a neighbor’s entire work ethic, while simultaneously putting herself on a …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re home all day’: Entitled single mom assumes the work-from-home graphic designer next door can babysit for free, gets called out after dropping off two children under 7-years-old without warning
21-year-old mother of 2 expects her 18-year-old sister to constantly take care of her kids: ‘When she’s taking care of them she’s on her phone and ignoring them 80% of the time’
I don’t understand people who have kids and don’t want to take care of them. I’m not talking about parents who need to work three jobs just to keep the lights on, nor am I talking about parents who work overtime to make sure they can pay for their children’s college educations. I’m talking about …
Seguir leyendo 21-year-old mother of 2 expects her 18-year-old sister to constantly take care of her kids: ‘When she’s taking care of them she’s on her phone and ignoring them 80% of the time’
40-year-old mom invites sister on ‘family trip’ so their 4 kids can play together, sneakily invites her husband and expects sister to play babysitter for them: ‘You’re here to watch the kids while we get some time to reconnect’
You never want to be brought somewhere under false pretenses. It’s always best to be informed of whatever plan is in place ahead of time so you can orient your expectations. This is especially true on a trip. Going on a trip with someone is a big commitment, so you want to be sure that …
Seguir leyendo 40-year-old mom invites sister on ‘family trip’ so their 4 kids can play together, sneakily invites her husband and expects sister to play babysitter for them: ‘You’re here to watch the kids while we get some time to reconnect’