Today, I babysat the Antichrist of all kids. After the 5 long hours were over, his parents came home. Instead of paying me what they agreed, they offered to let me eat some leftovers of a takeout in the fridge. I'm so afraid of confrontation that I accepted. FML
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Inquizeron 18
Rat the little ****** out. No one should have to suffer 5 hours just to be paid with leftovers.
lexiieeex3 32
I know it can be tough but you need to learn how to stick up for yourself OP. I've been in similar situations where the families I babysit pay me much less than they promised but leftovers? Not okay. Not okay by a long shot.
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Comments (81)
Cathrin 26
As much as I want to say "YDI for not having a backbone", I'm afraid of confrontation too so I'd probably do the same thing.
LycanGod 27
damn. what a deal for babysitting! you must provide your services to fml parents lol. M sure many will love the savings and you will get well fed hahahaha
Etweens96 25
rat him out, and tell them you won't babysit for them anymore
cappellaaa 23
hey all you had to say was no thanks and they probably would have paid you, nbd op!
i8cake 12
That is so messed up! It is never ok to screw over someone looking after your spawn, much less bartering with leftovers! I say take an adult with you back to them and demand payment!
dyne808 34
Damn right!
blahblah005 16
would you work your job for 5 hrs just for some shitty leftovers you really need to speak up
Omniprism 15
Unfortunately I think they probably sensed you'd concede. I hate confrontation too so next time establish form of payment ahead of time so you can politely say I'd like what payment we agreed upon. Though I'd not return to babysit this little hellion. Good luck future wise.
tchatter 7
If you're so afraid of confrontation, just count this one as a loss and learning experience. If they ask for you services again, tell them you accept cash only!
phreaker913 21
always get at least half up front. especially the first time. that way you get something out of it for sure
lvg_fml 10
Stick up for yourself at least in future jobs if you're not willing to confront them and never go back there to work no matter how much they plead!