Finding suitable childcare can be a real challenge for many parents. Especially when so many Americans don’t hide their suspicion towards their nannies; The Zebra survey has revealed that 4 in 5 Americans would record a nanny or pet sitter inside their home (79%).
Ongoing prejudice against babysitters, and the constant pressure so many parents put on them, all while navigating being a carer, a friend, a family member, and an employee at once is what makes babysitting probably one of the most demanding jobs out there.
But entitled parents make it way worse. Collected from the "Choosing Beggars" Reddit community, below are some of the worst nanny job offers posted online. From totally delusional requirements to offering $3/h for an experienced nanny with higher education, these posts scream only two things: “Run!” and “Now!”
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Babysitter Wanted, Must Be In Collage
Anyone Who Has Worked In Childcare Knows She Hit Babysitter Bingo
As I say if you can't afford or won't pay a sitter a proper rate then stay at home and look after your own kids
Absolute Human Vermin
Finding a babysitter for the very first time is a responsible moment mixed with nervous anticipation and excitement. After all, it’s the person you will be entrusting your child to. And while grandparents, friends and relatives seem like the perfect babysitters for some, in reality, welcoming a stranger to your family is a much more viable option for everyone.
But the challenge is not entrusting your child to the hand of a person you don’t really know but feel good about; the challenge is to find a good one and when you do, keep it in your family. However, many parents often commit babysitting sins, making the job a living nightmare for the nannies.
Delusional Babysitter Requirements
These people are just awful humans. Can we return 1/3 of America and get our money back?
Free Babysitting
Sounds like momma wants some action, while daddy is maybe missing in action.
This Is Not A Babysitting Job
Little things count. Inviting neighborhood kids without adding extra pay, or being late without warning and not offering any monetary compensation are among common faux pas. Some parents even seek to pay their nannies with goods and/or food rather than money. Being clear about payment from the very first day, whether it’s the transfer date or the exact sum of money, is crucial in order not to make it awkward well into the job.
75 Cents An Hour For Babysitting
It's Hard
Parents Get Mad At Woman After She Asks $35/Hour To Babysit Their 3 Children
Communication is key and not every babysitter can immediately pick up what you want them to do for their child. Guessing games usually don’t lead anywhere, so the first days should be spent together introducing your lifestyle, family habits, things the kid likes or doesn’t, as well as showing them around the house. Making sure you’re clear about routines and expectations will make their job easier and your mind clear.
But experts say communication should not stop at the introduction week. Maintaining a good, healthy bond with your babysitter is key, even if that means remodeling some things that don’t work. For example, if a late return is going to put your babysitter in a difficult position with public transport, then it’s worth thinking how you can help—whether by paying for a taxi, or offering to drive them home.
Looking For An Experienced Babysitter At $3/Hour
Mom Refuses To Pay Babysitter Because She ‘Gets Free Ice Cream And Day Of Fun’, So She Shows Her ‘Deleted’ Texts
I'm Sure That $100 Per Week Will Go Far To Provide The Vegan Organic Food She's Demanding The Babysitter Supply
Little angels they all seem to be. She wants to pay almost nothing the sitter must provide quality vegan food out of what she earns is not allowed to study is not allowed to watch tv. Jeez lady,, do you think maybe you aren't a little certifiable. Your supposed to prize your children over everything yet you seem to value the mighty dollar more. Even a homeless person wanting to keep warm and dry wouldn't abide by this.
Lady Wants Babysitter To Watch Her Three Young Kids Including A 1 Month Old For $160 A Week From 7am-6pm Monday-Friday. Oh And They Need To Be Picked Up And Dropped Off As Well
Are you insane??? You want them watched at someone else's home? Do you not love your kids? Holy s**t. Not even the insulting amount it's the fact that IF someone has good results in their papers you are willing to just hand your kids over into their care in those home. No. No way. You must not watch the news much to realise how many kids go missing.
"Sometimes The Baby Screams Or Throws Up Too"
Where I live it is required to stay the f**k at home when someone in your household has covid. It's called quarantine. Ask a neighbor or someone to do the shopping.
Potential Client Doesn’t Think I Can Do Math Apparently
I Wonder Why Her Babysitter Stopped Texting Her For Less Than $2 An Hour
Oh dear. Do you really not understand why your last sitter stopped texting you!!!
Even Better, Someone Defended Her For The Amount She's Willing To Pay
That's a little over 50 cents per child per hour... you'll earn more begging in the street
Babysitter Needed: 3 Kids, $2.50/Hr
Paying You To Babysit Is “A Deal Breaker Sorry No”
Free Painting
How Silly Of Me To Assume You Needed A Cat Sitter, I Wonder How I Came To That Conclusion!
I'm confused!! Did she or did she not ask this person to come cat sit in the initial text??? Then to say her cat doesn't need watched as she is quite used to some routine but turns it around that she was offering a play date for her cat and the sitters cat!!!
Childcare Is Sooooooo Easy, It Should Be Cheap Right?
They sleep and eat all day?? thats the first I ever heard of kids eating while sleeping
Crazy Mom On Facebook Only Wants To Pay $300 A Month For Full Time Baby Sitter
Playing the “I’m in the military” card seems to be very common in the US. Why do you worship the armed services so much (& why do some clearly have no problem taking advantage of the same?). Strange.
Must Have A Bachelors Degree To Babysit My House
Bachelor’s degree at $12 to be a boa fife assistant, housekeeper, gopher and babysitter? These ppl are so deeply entitled it’s getting embarrassing.
Single Mom (Blue) Was Looking For A Babysitter In My Neighborhood Facebook Group
$2/Hr For A Full Time (58 Hours/Week) Babysitting Job. Sweet Deal!!
Single Mom Would Like To Pay Less Than 2$ An Hour For Childcare
Less than two bucks an hour. I'd do it for free for a close friend or relative in a bind, and have, but for a paid gig this is a joke. Look into subsidized daycare.
Be A Very Specific Age, Have A Bachelor’s Degree, Be A Nanny, Housekeeper, Teacher And Personal Shopper...and More, All For $13/Hr
What is up with the bachelor’s degrees, i wonder if these idiots know there’s a reason they have one
Family’s Requirements For A Babysitter Are So Crazy, They Got Shamed For It Online
Pay My Rent And Babysit For Me Too
For $2 An Hour The Babysitter Is “Terrible” For Just Sitting On The Couch And Making Sure The Kids Are Safe
A “Reasonable” Babysitter Willing To Work For Less Than $4 / Hr! Gtfoh!
My Neighbour. Oh And By "Sit In Her House" She Means Babysit Her Two Very High Needs Children
Babysitter Requirements For 2 Children: College Grad, Cpr Cert, Owns Car, 12+hours, Starts 4:30am. $12/Hr
$13/hr doesn't seem awful for that in some regions. 'Especially if the sitter was allowed to bring their own kid, too. The degree requirement is classist though for sure.
Babysitter Choosing Beggars; People Should Just Babysit For Free!!
WTF is wrong with people? Reading this actually made me feel sick. Kids are a lifestyle choice, if you can't afford to look after them properly, don't have them!
I don't understand why are all these people parents? Or are they just cheap. If I can't afford a decent sitter or daycare while working, then I shouldn't have had 3-4 kids
If you haven't the time, money or willing to give up your life style make sacrifices for your baby, DON'T HAVE ONE. they are not a fad.
And there is no return policy on them, they are yours for life!! Lmao 🤣 i
Load More Replies...WTF is wrong with people? Reading this actually made me feel sick. Kids are a lifestyle choice, if you can't afford to look after them properly, don't have them!
I don't understand why are all these people parents? Or are they just cheap. If I can't afford a decent sitter or daycare while working, then I shouldn't have had 3-4 kids
If you haven't the time, money or willing to give up your life style make sacrifices for your baby, DON'T HAVE ONE. they are not a fad.
And there is no return policy on them, they are yours for life!! Lmao 🤣 i
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