'Nobody in their right mind would take this job': Ad for ultra-cheap overnight babysitter sparks debate

Finding a babysitter for your children is no easy feat. This person reportedly took to Craigslist to post their job description. Their ideal sitter, as they describe, would be someone who can work Sundays through Fridays from 6PM to 7AM. So basically, they need someone to sleep there every night for about 13 hours, and work every day but Saturday. While this person won't live with the family, the way an au pair would, there is apparently the possibility of a live-in position. Aside from the wacky schedule (where are they going to sleep on Saturdays??) there's a small issue of, um, the pay. It barely pays anything. This person wants their children to be babysat on a stipend, not even an actual set wage!

People in the comments reacted with surprise, but some also made great points about parenthood and properly paying your employees. Check out this drama for yourself by scrolling below. And then, click here to discover 30 of the stupidest questions that ever crossed someone's mind. 

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