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This Mom’s Requirements For A Babysitter Are So Crazy Someone Posted It On A Shaming Group
This Mom’s Requirements For A Babysitter Are So Crazy Someone Posted It On A Shaming Group
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This Mom’s Requirements For A Babysitter Are So Crazy Someone Posted It On A Shaming Group

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Looking for a babysitter can be tough, especially if you need to look outside the circle of close friends and family. You’re essentially inviting a stranger into your home to care for your precious progeny, so it’s perfectly understandable to have some basic requirements for this person, who you’ll invest so much trust in. (Facebook cover image: Michael Coghlan)

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    This mom took this concept and ran with it to the hills. The post, originally found on Facebook but shared on the subreddit ChoosingBeggars, attracted the astonishment of many, who just couldn’t believe how delusional a person can be. Some of the requests, like having a car and driving license, are perfectly reasonable. But no traffic tickets or problems with the law? This could also be forgiven if she didn’t immediately propose 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 too.

    The final request sheds some light on matters, this mom is clearly accustomed to living with a certain amount of cognitive dissonance. The thread sparked an interesting discussion about acceptable rates for childcare, as well as some funny observations about the sheer nerve of this deluded mom.

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    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Ilona Baliūnaitė

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    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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    Beeps
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a trap: she'll immediately be in breach of contract, as soon as she accepts her first under the table cash, no tax deducted payment, since number 7 clearly states "no problems with the law."

    diane a
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    Agnes Jekyll
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% attendance under the worst conditions ever, but with no promise of regular work, and she must be willing to pay for the children's "snacks" and $10 an hour for three children, and be an english (white) person. No wonder she's a Trump fan, she's a self-entitled creep. She also doesn't understand that no one with those qualifications would accept such a horrible proposition.

    diane a
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    Sandra Sanynka
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    9 years experience ... her oldest kid is 5, so even the mother won't be accept for this job ! lol

    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump supporter. Color me surprised.

    Johnny Frostbite
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump supporter looking for a bilingual babysitter threw me off for a minute

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    Mick Fowler
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be a Trump fan and have a bachelor's in child care. No run-ins with the law. Does Trump University offer this degree? Ironic that the Donald would be rejected for this position for his "run-ins" and his "university" was adjudged to be a fraud - which is another crime!

    Aunt Messy
    Community Member
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is such a thing as a degree in Early Childhood Education...that may be what she meant. However, specialists like that can demand pretty good salaries - better than most teachers.

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $10 per hour and I have to pay for snacks. Did you fall and bump you head?

    Cherie O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely pity this woman's children.....she sounds like a bloody ogre....

    Tessa Jackson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised that people haven't noticed that she's trying to hire a nanny AND a petsitter for $10/hr. I bet she has a bumper sticker that says "Repeal the 13th"

    Hendra Lim
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this "mom?" is searching for a free slave, not a baby sitter. and what does "Trump's fan" has anything to do with baby sitting? does Trump is teaching baby sitter or something? she's nuts

    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She doesn't want any snowflake liberals influencing her children with compassion and facts

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    Darryl Kerrigan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll pay you in cash so you have no rights...

    Nia Loves Art
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cash payment is fine if you are working very part time and not making a lot of money. I am payed in cash and find it more convenient. For something like this though it is super sketchy.

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    Beeps
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a trap: she'll immediately be in breach of contract, as soon as she accepts her first under the table cash, no tax deducted payment, since number 7 clearly states "no problems with the law."

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago

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    Agnes Jekyll
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% attendance under the worst conditions ever, but with no promise of regular work, and she must be willing to pay for the children's "snacks" and $10 an hour for three children, and be an english (white) person. No wonder she's a Trump fan, she's a self-entitled creep. She also doesn't understand that no one with those qualifications would accept such a horrible proposition.

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Sandra Sanynka
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    9 years experience ... her oldest kid is 5, so even the mother won't be accept for this job ! lol

    Mark Fergel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump supporter. Color me surprised.

    Johnny Frostbite
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump supporter looking for a bilingual babysitter threw me off for a minute

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    Mick Fowler
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be a Trump fan and have a bachelor's in child care. No run-ins with the law. Does Trump University offer this degree? Ironic that the Donald would be rejected for this position for his "run-ins" and his "university" was adjudged to be a fraud - which is another crime!

    Aunt Messy
    Community Member
    Premium
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is such a thing as a degree in Early Childhood Education...that may be what she meant. However, specialists like that can demand pretty good salaries - better than most teachers.

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $10 per hour and I have to pay for snacks. Did you fall and bump you head?

    Cherie O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely pity this woman's children.....she sounds like a bloody ogre....

    Tessa Jackson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised that people haven't noticed that she's trying to hire a nanny AND a petsitter for $10/hr. I bet she has a bumper sticker that says "Repeal the 13th"

    Hendra Lim
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this "mom?" is searching for a free slave, not a baby sitter. and what does "Trump's fan" has anything to do with baby sitting? does Trump is teaching baby sitter or something? she's nuts

    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She doesn't want any snowflake liberals influencing her children with compassion and facts

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    Darryl Kerrigan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll pay you in cash so you have no rights...

    Nia Loves Art
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cash payment is fine if you are working very part time and not making a lot of money. I am payed in cash and find it more convenient. For something like this though it is super sketchy.

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