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A Babysitter Ad Offering Only $100 A Week Is Going Viral For How Insane The Demands Are
The amount of choosing beggars among us is astounding. Never have I thought there would be this many people who expect everyone to just slave for them for reasons they can’t explain themselves.
However, one of the most recent posts in the Choose Beggar subreddit goes above and beyond in the exploitative department. In it, there’s a screenshot of an ad for a babysitter. She’s expected to work 12-hour days and provide the kids organic food for $100 a week. And that’s not even the end of it. Remember all those ancient civilizations, throwing human suffering and death into their construction projects? Even those working conditions sound more humane than what this delusional lady is “offering”. Continue scrolling and check it out!
Image credits: keelhaulrose
OK, let’s do the math real quick. This woman is looking for someone who will work 57.5 hours a week for $100, so they are willing to pay the sitter $1.74 per hour. And don’t forget they have to provide the kids with organic food, too.
Considering that the national average rate for babysitters in 2017 was $13.97 per hour (and that’s taking care of one child), the person signing the contract would accept quite the pay cut as well. Of course, they would get benefits like “must work weekends with no notice”, but still.
This mother isn’t the first to go viral for making unreasonable demands in a job posting. Take this one for example. She proposed tax evasion while offering her minuscule payment for all these services which also include teaching her children a language, taking care of the two pit bulls, and paying for snacks.
Something tells me she also isn’t going to be the last one.
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kate h 4 years ago (edited)
My friend was babysitting through an agency and was assigned to a family with one 2 month old. It turned out they had cameras and the family didn't want her back because she was on her phone. The baby was SLEEPING at the time. I guess they expected her to sit next to the crib and watch the baby sleep?? The agency actually apologized to her - they knew she was one of their best sitters. People are crazy!
alwaysMispelled 4 years ago
A few years ago, a woman wanted to pay me $25 A DAY, for 9 hours caring for her AUTISTIC son. I was like, lady, you should be paying $25 AN HOUR!
spharoe 4 years ago
My God. Different job completely, but you reminded me of something. I’m a photographer and a Photoshop artist. I’ll sometimes edit overflow for other photographers, and once had a woman who thought she was going to pay me $20 to edit WHOLE WEDDINGS. Think about how many photos are in a wedding. Hundreds. People make $150 per HOUR to post process a wedding. I don’t know what’s wrong with people. Why they think it’s okay to barely pay someone for their time and effort.
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A 4 years ago
DVP and Eglinton is in Toronto, where a police background check costs $20. Minimum wage in Ontario is $14/hour. I don't believe this ad is for real. The woman is a crazy person if it is real. Terrible (probably illegal) pay aside, who expects a babysitter who comes to your house to provide the food?
Sathe Wesker 4 years ago
I was thinking the same... when I saw DVP and Englinton I was so disappointed. I really hope it's just a troll... however, living in Toronto my entire life, I can easily say we have some pretty unique characters (and not always in the good way)
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kate h 4 years ago (edited)
My friend was babysitting through an agency and was assigned to a family with one 2 month old. It turned out they had cameras and the family didn't want her back because she was on her phone. The baby was SLEEPING at the time. I guess they expected her to sit next to the crib and watch the baby sleep?? The agency actually apologized to her - they knew she was one of their best sitters. People are crazy!
alwaysMispelled 4 years ago
A few years ago, a woman wanted to pay me $25 A DAY, for 9 hours caring for her AUTISTIC son. I was like, lady, you should be paying $25 AN HOUR!
spharoe 4 years ago
My God. Different job completely, but you reminded me of something. I’m a photographer and a Photoshop artist. I’ll sometimes edit overflow for other photographers, and once had a woman who thought she was going to pay me $20 to edit WHOLE WEDDINGS. Think about how many photos are in a wedding. Hundreds. People make $150 per HOUR to post process a wedding. I don’t know what’s wrong with people. Why they think it’s okay to barely pay someone for their time and effort.
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DVP and Eglinton is in Toronto, where a police background check costs $20. Minimum wage in Ontario is $14/hour. I don't believe this ad is for real. The woman is a crazy person if it is real. Terrible (probably illegal) pay aside, who expects a babysitter who comes to your house to provide the food?
Sathe Wesker 4 years ago
I was thinking the same... when I saw DVP and Englinton I was so disappointed. I really hope it's just a troll... however, living in Toronto my entire life, I can easily say we have some pretty unique characters (and not always in the good way)
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