I’m Anya, 17, and when my neighbors, the Millers, offered me a trip to the Caribbean as their nanny in exchange for babysitting their kids, I was thrilled. After convincing my parents with a detailed contract from Mr. Miller, I agreed. I’d work seven full days, get $500, and have three days off.
Once at the resort, things went smoothly until my first day off. I went snorkeling, leaving a note for the Millers. When I returned, they were furious, claiming they couldn’t attend a show without me. Tensions grew as they began criticizing me for taking my days off and guilt-tripping me into changing plans.
By the end of the trip, I had followed the contract, but their behavior soured, and I was left feeling like a servant. Back home, I learned the Millers had spread false rumors about me, saying I was unreliable. I couldn’t let that stand, so I posted on the neighborhood Facebook group, explaining the situation with proof of the contract.
The post went viral, and soon other babysitters shared similar stories about the Millers. Their reputation was ruined, and they were shunned by the community. While the Millers tried to deny everything, my clients returned, and I swore off long-term babysitting jobs for good.
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