Money, Relatable, Babysitter and Work: I quit! - FML

I quit!

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - East Carondelet

Today, I'm babysitting kids whose parents said they would be back by 12. Its 4 a.m. and they still aren't home. I don't get paid enough for this. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/03/2011 03:36 - United States

Today, I'm babysitting three children under the age of seven. They have no discipline, don't listen, scream all the time, won't nap, terrorize my dog, and have peed their pants a collective 5 times today. I am not getting paid for this. Their mother has no plans to come get them any time soon. FML

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Take this

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 JazzyandAlice - 20/09/2009 06:06 - United States

Today, I went to babysit eight kids under the age of ten, all by myself. After five hours of Hell, the parents finally came back from the ASU game. I got paid $5. FML

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That's not how it works

By Anonymous - 05/09/2021 02:01

Today, I babysat the neighbors’ evil kids. They dropped them over at my house and I played with them for five hours. After taking the brats back home and putting them to bed, their mother asked me what time I came back to the house. She only paid me for the 20 minutes I was in their house. FML

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By lockedoutbabysitter - 09/03/2010 17:19 - United States

Today, I was babysitting. Being kind, I went to grab their mail, while their 4 year old ate lunch. He locked me out, wrecked the house, and let me in right when he saw their car two hours later. I didn't get paid. I paid them. 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 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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Demonic

By Anonymous - 13/03/2013 14:41 - United States - Modesto

Today, I found out why the parents whose children I babysit use me so often and on such short notice. It's not because they have abrupt nights out; it's because their kids hate me, and me being around is their way of punishing them. FML

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Little darling

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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Extended play

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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Top comments

tintarroja 31

Friday 3 July 2015 16:28

Let's hope these parents are fine. If they are, demand the right payment for the extra hours.

cfojo 19

Friday 3 July 2015 16:25

I hope it was just a mistake, and that they pay you a little bit of compensation for your troubles OP! Oh, and you could always raid the fridge if not.

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RealSuperSand 21

Saturday 4 July 2015 0:13

leave the brats at their house and sick a note on the door that says "no overtime pay, watch your own damn kids."

XXX_Ehunt_XXX 17

Saturday 4 July 2015 0:28

but the time said 2:09

TallMist 32

Saturday 4 July 2015 0:31

It's a requirement to put the word "Today" at the start of the FML. Doesn't mean it actually happened today.

Waschlappen 23

Saturday 4 July 2015 0:38

Also, time difference, my version says 11:09 am.

CosmicElk 26

Saturday 4 July 2015 0:36

Happy surprise adoption day?

SaniK 17

Saturday 4 July 2015 1:13

I don't understand, your getting paid what is to complain about?

Knightchaser27 25

Saturday 4 July 2015 1:21

Maybe OP didn't want to stay up all night waiting to be paid

PANDORUM89 21

Saturday 4 July 2015 13:10

maybe OP has work/school. maybe OP doesn't want to wait until 4am and then have to drive back to their own home. Maybe they require a ride and now it is way to late to ask someone to come get them. Maybe people should be respectful of other peoples time and not just assume they have a babysitter for the night without asking.

kayj905 15

Saturday 4 July 2015 2:00

Maybe they meant 12 pm? Kappa

BaDumTsss_fml 23

Saturday 4 July 2015 2:21

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry we're back so late!" "That's fine, I raided your fridge. See ya!"

hunnybunnyerjs 7

Saturday 4 July 2015 2:33

anyone notice that the time says 11:09 but the text says 4am??

TallMist 32

Saturday 4 July 2015 2:59

Different time zones and the fact that just because it says "Today" per requirement doesn't mean it happened today.

MiniJeans 16

Saturday 4 July 2015 3:04

I'm sorry that happened Op! I've had a similiar experience like this and getting the money you're owed is difficult, but worth it. Best of wishes to you!

Steve_Dudley_UK 10

Saturday 4 July 2015 12:11

Now you know they think it's ok to be four or more hours late without letting you know just do the same to them when they next ask you to babysit.

summergirl69 16

Saturday 4 July 2015 13:00

I've been there, it sucks

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