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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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
Today, I called my usual babysitter, one of the few people who can handle my difficult kids, to ask her to watch them for a night next week. She refused. It turns out my wife has been repeatedly underpaying her and she's fed up with it. So long date nights, I guess. FML
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
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
Today, instead of going to a romantic dinner with my boyfriend like I'd planned, I ended up babysitting his queasy little sister. FML
Today, my date made me pay him for picking me up, and taking me back home. FML
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
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
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
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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666midnight 0
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
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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Comments (60)
Stevieebabyy 0
I'd tell her it wasn't. My aunt would give me like $15 for 2 hours then wouldn't come home till 4 hours later and wouldn't give me anymore.
delly_fml 0
Ur life is not fuked
iplayrugby18 11
I don't understand how parents can be so inconsiderate. If they agree to pay a certain fee they should pay it...if they agree to come home at a specific time, they should!
kellster 2
Call her back in the morning, tell her your hourly rate, and nicely let her know that you're expecting the rest of it. If she doesn't pony up, get a parent to call again and repeat the request in a stronger tone of voice! If you're a legal adult already, threaten legal action. Seriously. Not paying people for work done just does not fly unless we let it. Sucks, but that's the way it apparently has to be with some people. Sorry about your ruined date night, too!!
ultravioletlight 0
Now that was rude. She probably wouldn't do the same to someone with a "proper job" but thinks it's alright for a babysitter (especially if you're a teenager). People like that make me go grrrr.
Astraea 0
ydi!! if i were you, i would freak out an insult that bitch so hard, demanding my money to the last penny. you just shut up and accept what you're given?? YDI !
caught22 0
how is 11 too late to do anything? that's just when the parties and clubs are getting good. hello.... but that's still messed up
El_Pwnzor 0
I bet she was chubby and was eating at sushi or some expensive shit. And I bet the person that's gonna moderate this comment is fat too.
mike1921 0
wait...wtf?
JuicyShine12 1
Yeah, OK
RuralNinja 0
I would have said no it wasn't enough and stayed until she got more. It was already too late to do anything, so you might as well get everything you're entitled to.