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By hugs511 - 25/07/2009 04:21 - United States

Today, I spent my date night babysitting. After waiting three hours later than I was supposed, the mother finally gets home at 11, too late for me to get out and have any fun. Already annoyed, I take the money as she says, "I hope this is enough, I got hungry and spent some of your money." FML

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By GabsAlot829 - 21/07/2009 22:17 - United States

Today, I babysat the most annoying and obnoxious kids for almost eight hours, when the parents assured me that they would only be gone about three or so hours. After constant calling and worrying, they finally showed up at 11:30, completely drunk. The mother paid me with three dollars and a banana. FML

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By never again - 30/08/2012 01:03 - Canada - Carstairs

Today, I babysat for a woman for the first time. When I arrived, there was a large pile of dishes in the sink. I decided to wash the dishes for her while the kids napped. She came home, noticed it, and bitched me out over how I'd only done it "to try and get more money" out of her. What? FML

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By beta - 08/01/2019 12:00

Today, my date unexpectedly brought her friend to dinner with us. They seemed bored of me after ten minutes and left me out of their conversation for the rest of the night. Oh, and they made me pay for both of them. FML

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By kaileekat517 - 21/11/2010 18:36 - United States

Today, instead of going to a romantic dinner with my boyfriend like I'd planned, I ended up babysitting his queasy little sister. FML

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By bad date - 13/06/2012 04:42 - United States - Bennet

Today, my date made me pay him for picking me up, and taking me back home. FML

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By Thanks a lot - 23/10/2015 01:27 - United States - Chestnut Hill

Today, I babysat for my neighbor's brat kid. The mom gave me $15 for 5 hours. I complained to my mom when I got home because last time I got $15/hour. Turns out my mom had told my neighbor that she thought they'd paid me too much last time. Thanks mom. Thanks. FML

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By Not a babysitter - 09/02/2024 15:00 - United States

Today, I taught a kid piano for a two hour lesson. The mom left to do some errands, and by the time two hours was up, she texted me asking to watch the kid for another "15 minutes" while she returned home. No problem, she had the money too, so I stayed. Four hours later, she showed up, and refused to pay me extra. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2014 18:12 - Australia

Today, I went on a date. After we finished our meal, I had to use the bathroom really bad. When I said so, my date totally lost it and accused me of planning on climbing out a window and ditching her. "Fuck that and fuck you!" she said, then stormed out, leaving me with the bill. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/05/2016 04:27 - Australia - Clayton

Today, I babysat a kid who was such a bratty little prick that I actually considered walking out on the job. After his mom finally got home 4 hours later, he called her a slut. When he got in trouble for it, he claimed that I taught him the word. Needless to say, I didn't get paid. FML

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Tonight on First Dates

By Anonymous - 02/04/2024 15:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I went on a date that went well, until the bill came and she quickly shoved it in my direction, then went to the loo. Rude, but I thought nothing of it… until our waiter took pity and told me I’m the fourth guy she’s had this week who'd been made to pay for her. I paid half, then went home. FML

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666midnight 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:14

Shoulda been like thats okay, i got thirsty and drank all your alcomahol, shared it with your kids just to see the look on her face XD

GodOfBeer 5

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:32

next time u babysit for her, raid the fridge, larder, take all the booze and get paid your way :D need help in carrying the alco? I'm in :D

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jhowser 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:13

second And fhl for being irresponsible

efwiz 0

Monday 27 July 2009 17:49

Why would she do all of that and not get paid at all?

666midnight 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:14

Shoulda been like thats okay, i got thirsty and drank all your alcomahol, shared it with your kids just to see the look on her face XD

xxXChiiXxx 2

Saturday 25 July 2009 18:15

LOL ^^^ He's right! :D

curryndricegirll 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 23:20

honestly, it sounds like the woman was already drunk anyway. it probably wouldn't have affected her.

SimpleSimon 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:27

If it's really that big a deal, just tell her. "Sorry, actually we agreed (however much) and it's not really fair to under pay me". As for her being late, yeah that sucks, but are you telling me you've never kept anybody waiting at their inconvenience?

GreenAlbatross 3

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:29

But three hours late is a problem. For babysitters under 18, that can cause legal trouble because some towns have curfews and the mother's tardiness might leave the girl in a bad situation.

fucked_up_bigtim 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:28

i didnt understnd this fml?? i mean... how is she on drugs?? and whts up wid the mom?

666midnight 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:32

where does it say anything about drugs?! Basically the OP was gonna go out after babysitting and parents were meant to get back at 8 but got back 11 and she couldn't go out Then she got underpaid because the mother spent some of the money on food. That so hard to understand? lol

sawdy 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 13:25

exactly what #14 said, and #11 it's #1 that's on drugs...

koreangirl92 0

Monday 13 June 2011 6:19

WTF how doesnt this make any sense its perfectly clear reread or go back to school

Nooblah 15

Thursday 30 January 2014 4:50

104, this may be just me, but when people tell people to "Go back to school", I expect them to use proper grammar while doing so. Go back to school.

GodOfBeer 5

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:32

next time u babysit for her, raid the fridge, larder, take all the booze and get paid your way :D need help in carrying the alco? I'm in :D

666midnight 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:34

AND ME! XD (Reply to #13 lol)

GodOfBeer 5

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:36

I could have guessed you're a brit ;) you're welcome to share mate cheers!

gizmo_987 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:37

Wow, I'd be

fucked_up_bigtim 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:38

i just got confused wid comment #6. sorry guys im kinda new to this.. n havent seen this kinda stuff happening in my country. here, people dont even babysit and stuff.. all i know is what i have been seeing in movies.

laleyla 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:40

so why is 11 too late to "get out and have any fun"? that's before the night even starts.

kyle_kbo20 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:41

most towns curfew for people under 18 is 10pm.

GodOfBeer 5

Saturday 25 July 2009 12:42

usually those who babysit are under 20, so she might have an early curfew which sucks....

laleyla 0

Saturday 25 July 2009 13:51

that's a good point, should have thought of that :) but seriously, 10 pm? that's so early. I didn't know that it was like that in the US. here it is 12 for everyone older than 16, and in some clubs/bars you can also stay as long as you want to because they either don't check or you are accompanied someone older who is "in charge" of you. but we are also allowed to get wasted as soon as we are 16 :)