How do I quit a babysitting job?

Question

I never have like kids and babysitting is probably my least favorite thing to do. I only took the job because the pay was good and they were desperate. Even though its 60 dollars a day and only two days a week it is not worth the money AT ALL. I babysit two girls ages 6 and 8 from 8:45 to 4:15 on tuesdays and fridays. Plus 3 cats and 2 yippie chihuahas. The mom has millions of rules for me to follow and millions of things that im supposed to do each day. The eldest daughter always lies to me. About everything. Honestly. She tells me that her mom told her should could do this or that. I believed her and ended up getting chastised by her mother. When I explained her child had told me she refused to believe me. None of them ever listen to me. They don't clean up any of their messes and force me to. If I don't their mother would come home and be furious. They are incredibly high matinence and have to be entertained from the moment I come to the moment I leave. Im sick and tired of the kids treating me like s*** and want to be able to enjoy the last of my summer before the start of high school. I want to quit so badly, but the thing is is that they're my next door neighbor.

Answer 1

Well, if you want to quit on good terms then your really should give them until they find another babysitter or 2 weeks, which would probably mean you would have to babysit for the reast of your summer break... I wouldnt just up and quit, this would put the parents in a bad situation, if you babysit while they work then they would have to miss work, and nothing makes a boss more mad then when you call in and say you cant find a babysitter! I'm sure you can stick it out a couple more weeks!

Answer 2

All jobs have rules and can be unpleasant at times. You are being paid $8/hr so that is fair pay for the job. Part of being "in charge" is you have to get the kids to respect you and obey you. You don't have to clean their mess. You can get them to do it. You just have to work with them.

I'm guessing school starts in August. Just tell her you have a lot to do to get ready for school this year so this is the last week you can work for her. Say sorry and move on. She can't be mad you are busy. You are a teen, not a permanent nanny.

Answer 3

If you can't handle that kind of job, find a diffent job.

That job is not for you.Taking care of the kids takes a lot of patience and maturity. You must at least know how balance things and make a decision.

You should be the one to guide the kids and not to be misled by them. If you talk to the mom, more likely, you'd know what's ok and what's not and you won't be deceived by her kids.

And if you want to quit. Just say so..

Answer 4

As the parent, I would just want some notice.  Tell the mother that you are not going to be able to baby sit any more and that she needs to find someone else.  Tell her you will stay until she finds someone as long as it is soon.  You dont' really have to give her a reason since she won't believe the kids are not good anyway.  If she does ask why you should tell her that you are not happy babysitting and the kids would be better off with someone who "wants" to be there.  This way, she will think you have the kids best interest at heart.

Answer 5

I know that they live close by you, but it does not sound like the respect you at all, so why should you respect them and ruin your summer? You dont like babysitting or kids to begin with, they treat you like c**p, GET OUT OF THERE! Just call them or sit down with the mom and tell her that you either got another job that pays better and you have to take it, or you just cant stand her kids and the job and you have to quit, or whatever else excuse or truth you can think of. Dont let them treat you like c**p! you are not a slave, or a servent to this family but that is how you are being treated!

Answer 6

Just quit. Sounds like a realistic introduction to 'full' family life and you may be grateful later for what the experience has taught you, even if its only to make you think twice about having a family of your own.

You dont need big long explanations. Just tell them you want to finish. Wanting to enjoy the rest of your summer break is reason enough. They had the kids and pets because thats what they wanted.....right?

You have your freedom....now go and enjoy.