22-year-old nanny quits on the spot and walks out when the mother of the 2 kids demands she take an over 50% pay cut, says she's greedy: 'She would only pay $50 for the entire day'

It's uncanny how often in life people will accuse you of the thing that they themselves are most guilty of...

From your parents as a kid to your boss, people tend to have the thing that they would do in the forefront of their mind. If your boss is constantly suspicious of staff, accusing them of being greedy and expecting too much compensation, taking too many breaks, and stealing time, even stealing well, you know exactly what to watch out for from them in return.

That's exactly what was happening here when this babysitter quit mid-shift after being insulted and pressured over pay, sparking backlash from the parent who had moments earlier demanded "professionalism."

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    "She would only pay $50 for the entire day…"

    A nanny helps a young boy
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    Am I overreacting for quitting a babysitting job on the spot after the mom insulted me?

    I (22F) have been babysitting for a family every weekday morning for an hour. I take care of two kids, get them. ready, and drop them off at school using Uber. I charge $16/hour and I've often stayed a bit longer without charging extra.
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  • Making important decisions with long-lasting consequences based on split-second emotions is generally inadvisable, but there comes a point where boundaries are crossed that can't simply be overlooked. And it gets tricky in instances like childcare, particularly babysitting and nannying, which often take place within the employer's home, where a professional service is being rendered in a very personal setting, where issues of value and respect can quickly get overlooked. 

    A 22-year-old babysitter decided to quit on the spot when the mother of the two children she was watching decided to force her to accept a significantly reduced flat rate for a full day, rather than the hourly rate she had been charging. The parent demanded professionalism but quickly began not showing it herself, turning to accusations and inappropriate personal insults targeted at nothing but causing emotional distress.

    What made this situation stand out was not necessarily the pay dispute itself but how quickly it took a left turn from professional and got straight up personal.

    She wasn't just told that she would have to take a pay cut; rather, she was accused of greed for wanting her usual pay and even personally insulted. Her decision to leave immediately didn't necessarily reflect an emotional response but rather the fact that she would be degrading herself by staying. 
     

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    Recently the mom asked if I could babysit from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM during the kid's break. I said I'd be more than happy, she asked about the rate and I said my rate would stay the same, $16/hour.
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    She said we should talk a flat rate for the entire day instead. I suggested that since it's about 8 hours I could do the whole day for $115. She immediately said I was taking advantage of the situation and said she would only pay $50 for the entire day .When I said that doesn't work for me she started yelling and said I was greedy, along with some really harsh personal comments about my appearance that felt completely unnecessary.
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    I told her I wouldn't be continuing at all, quit on the spot, and left. Since then, she has been constantly texting me saying I'm unprofessional and that I didn't give them any notice to find someone else among other things. I told her I won't be returning. Am I overreacting for quitting and refusing to go back?
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    Edit: Thank you to everyone who responded, I really appreciate it. I just wanted to clarify that I know quitting was the right decision. What I was unsure about is whether I overreacted by quitting on the spot and leaving them without childcare or any time to figure something out. I saw a few comments saying it was obvious which I understand. I also want to clarify that where I'm from minimum wage is $16/hour. At the time I was desperate and without a job so I based my rate on that and never inc
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    A babysitter reads to two young children
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    No, as a childcare giver myself, I wish more babysitters/nannies would stand up for themselves as you did. 

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    A babysitter reads to a young baby
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    If she doesn't want to pay you a professional rate, then she doesn't get to expect 'professional' behavior out of you. 

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