Vacation, Babysitter and Holidays: Today, I realized the only reason I was invited to go on vacation...

By Anonymous - 23/08/2013 17:13 - United States - Honolulu

Today, I realized the only reason I was invited to go on vacation with my extended family was so I could babysit everyone's children while the adults go out and have fun. FML

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By big_bail - 03/04/2015 23:00 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I found out I wasn't invited to the annual family reunion. The reason? Everyone thinks I'm "creepy" because I'm the only adult who will go out and play with the kids. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/01/2024 19:00 - United Kingdom

Today, on holiday with family, it is now abundantly clear to me that being the oldest teenager I was only brought along as free babysitter for 8 cousins, all under 10 years-old, while the adults lounge by the pool, buffet, or hotel bar. I’m exhausted. I want to go home. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2009 00:34 - United States

Today, my parents invited all their kids and grandkids to join them on a vacation trip to the mountains; all their kids except me, that is. I'm not invited. But they did invite my ex-husband. And his new girlfriend. FML

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Family day

By Anonymous - 09/06/2023 01:30 - India - Puducherry

Today, all I wanted was to take my two kids and their two favourite cousins to the beach on their last day of vacation together. My mother-in-law went into full beast mode, shouting about how I'm always roaming around and being irresponsible. The kids never meet and are from different cities. FML

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By Yeah-It's-Just-Me - 01/01/2015 00:52 - Australia - Hornsby

Today, I had numerous calls from people saying they need a baby sitter, because "they know I wasn't invited anywhere". FML

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The Baby-Sitters Club

By Do I look like a fucking babysitter? - 22/08/2022 00:00

Today, my parents, my two sisters and their significant others went on a vacation and dropped their children at my house without ever asking me. I'm single, live alone, and can barely make ends meet, and they know it. FML

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On the lam

By Anonymous - 07/11/2022 00:00

Today, all three of my kids snuck out of a family reunion because they were bored. I was furious, until I found out my husband had also gone with them. After I was done yelling at all of them, I realised I was mostly jealous they didn’t take me with them. FML

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By Rory - 14/04/2012 22:19 - Canada - Toronto

Today, despite the fact that I'm really sick, my mom insisted that I come home and help babysit my cousins this weekend. When I got there, everyone else took off to do "errands," leaving me with three hyperactive, howler monkey-like children to deal with. FML

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Cool beans

By Anonymous - 19/03/2009 15:51 - United States

Today, I got a call from a girl I know, asking if I could babysit her little brother at my house tonight. I said yes. When the boy came over, he mentioned that his sister was having a party and didn't want him there. Turns out all my friends were invited except me. FML

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How to invite someone without actually inviting them

By Anonymous - 03/08/2021 07:59 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, my parents asked me if I was sure I didn't want to join them on a family trip tomorrow with my sister. I was never invited, and unlike the rest of the family, I have a full-time job where I can't just take days off with no warning. This is how they announce most "family trips" to me. FML

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untouchable763 10

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:57

Say no lol

Nyx_fml 23

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:57

Now it's time to plan a really elaborate payback involving all the kids.

Comments

nickg820 6

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:55

First!

untouchable763 10

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:57

Say no lol

Jake_Hale 7

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:19

Why say anything? She should just leave the children unattended

Blink_me26 21

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:22

I dunno, it's not really the children's fault and they shouldn't be neglected for revenge.

martin8337 35

Saturday 24 August 2013 4:10

#16 I agree with you .

michaelaranda 28

Saturday 24 August 2013 4:32

OP probably isnt 18. He/she could just leave the kids and say no to his/her uncles. OP should have known what he/she was signing up for.

niallo 23

Saturday 24 August 2013 14:10

I don't know how old OP is, but if they paid their own way, no babysitting. If their ticket was paid for, have fun with those kids. Next time you'll know to ask first.

Nyx_fml 23

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:57

Now it's time to plan a really elaborate payback involving all the kids.

AculyAmber 12

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:03

"Hey, have you guys ever had coffee?"

TRaww21 14

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:40

8's picture fit that comment perfectly.

Tall_Enough 10

Saturday 24 August 2013 2:58

put the oldest in charge, then go out and have some fun of your own!

assassinbanana0 20

Saturday 24 August 2013 15:33

How about no? There's no need to leave the kids alone just so she can have fun, that's not fair to the kids She came easily have fun with the kids, and who is to say the oldest kid is old enough to watch all the other kids? You gotta think about this stuff, man

thenewgirl29 20

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:02

At least you live in Hawaii. It's like a vacation everyday. Seriously though, if they want to exclude you, just say no to babysitting.

esines 9

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:11

Or they're on vacation in Hawaii?

purebliss_fml 19

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:02

They should at least be paying you! Or giving you a gift for your time and energy. Babysitting can be a tough gig.

Goblin182 26

Saturday 24 August 2013 3:45

#6if these people would take advantage of OP without asking, they certainly are not the kind of people that will pay her or reward her for her effort.