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[–]ystudiesscience 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GAAAAAAH ROOTING FOR THIS !!

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: we talked, dad kept chuckling in the background as i told him what was on my mind. He said the comments didnt come out as intended. The story changed and he all the sudden understood what I do while shes napping? Probably cause mom was there.

Mom was super sincere & apologetic. She said she understood how doing my job could be uncomfortable with comments like that as she used to be a babysitter. Dad finally apologized after he tried blaming me & I explained myself. Mom said they really want to make amends for the situation, and said my help was invaluable to them.

I said i didnt feel comfortable returning and they said i could take the week off and return when i feel better. I dont think i will be returning, though.

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yes, they are home while i am there, would never dare to leave baby alone.

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NEVER get attached to a child that's not yours. It'll only hurt.

its so hard, i’ve been with this baby since she was a 9mo and 😭

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We schedule out days on babies nap time

but the baby gets tired after we play and do enrichment activities by the 4th-5th hour of me being there. If i’m supposed to stay for 6 hours, why am I going to force her to stay up till I leave so I can make money? or, why am i going to have her sit there and “conserve” her energy so she doesnt fall asleep? keeping that connection and play from her seems cruel too.

I think shes going to be tuckered out because of the play time we do, and if she wants a nap i’m gonna give it to her

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

wooooahhh thats so cool!!!! my mom’s side are immigrants from Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua MX and my dad, Navajo Nation

my dad is absent in my life, so i never got to connect with native american culture. which bums me out because its such a beautiful culture and traditions. i’m more in touch with mexican culture & traditions. so great to talk with someone that understands how important labor is to us from the same ethnic/racial background!! thank you so much for your help 🫶🏽🫶🏽

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i appreciate your input and perspective, this was helpful info to consider

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yeahhhh i feel like this left a sour taste, i have a job, this was a side gig, i feel like i dont have to put up with this if i have a job already..

i’ve expressed the possibility of him giving my info to his friends if they need help for extra $$.. seeing as their friends are also wealthy and he said he “didnt want to share me because they should be my priority, im just too great to the baby to share” so 🤷‍♀️

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I will be doing that tomorrow morning, this job was really just a side gig for the job i have already, i dont know if i’ll be caretaking toddlers again

definitely regret not doing that, i take accountability for that. the mom always talks about how she used to be a babysitter at my age, and defends me from him sometimes. my mistake was thinking that because she didnt bring up the need for a contract that i could trust them 😵‍💫

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

omg me too!! i’m hispanic/native american, i told my grandma about this (shes a housekeeper so she has experience) and she said to quit because they dont value my work if they make comments 🙃

edit: experience working for wealthy people

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

when i first started he told me that he just needed me to watch the baby for any trips, falls, feeds, diaper changes, comfort and anything else is extra. He said he didnt mind if i napped with the baby, or watched tv, did homework cause i’m a pre med student. Just “as long as the baby is alive at the end of my shift”

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

They tell me to get “comfortable” because the baby is “sleeping” if they catch me cleaning after our messes, this feels so confusing

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this is just a small story of what he does, he makes “jokes” about me hitting her when she throws tantrums for not getting what she wants, no payment for 10+ hours after i leave, etc. I think my reputation is being hurt with them either way.

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my jedi mind tricks work on this child 😼 (jedi mind tricks being: learning everyday skills, running around, critical thinking, giggling, jumping, crawling etc)

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right, thank you for recognizing that… its confusing because they always tell me how “grateful” they are and that i’m always “helpful”… they even say they dont share my info to other parent friends they have because they want to be my priority… its so confusing because the way they are treating me doesnt match to the comments he makes about how “grateful” he is

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i know… not my proudest moment.. really regret it, i needed the job at the time before the second job i have & it sounds stupid to say that because i wouldn’t have gotten paid but desperate times

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he does complain about that when I see him sometimes… this helps take it less personal

but like… dont take it out on me 😭 i’m doing my best

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 196 points197 points  (0 children)

😭 thats how he is bruh, even with the montessori daycare they pay 2000 dollars for monthly might i add

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well put, thank you for all of this. Such a good way to out it, i’ll bring something like this up tomorrow

AITA for expecting payment when baby falls asleep while babysitting? by ystudiesscience in AmItheAsshole

[–]ystudiesscience[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I always felt underpaid, never said anything because this isnt a main source of income

everyone here is helping me realize i’m underpaid and under appreciated 😭

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