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[sommelier0124]

Today has been hell at babysitting. 
The 4.5 month old baby I  watch  threw a massive tantrum. From 11:45 when i got ther to 1:27.
Screaming crying fussing- nothing calmed him down. He wasn't hurt, or in pain, hungry or even wet. Just fussy.When things finally settled down I was told to vaccum the area rug and then wash his bottles and spoons.(ok

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[ravissant_rouge]

Ok first of al I am sooooo sorry this happened to you. I would probably talk to them and tell them that you are upset about the situation, and very specifically why. I might leave out the part about how they are still using the groceries you got, as, though I get why it adds to your anger, I have a feeling it might come out sounding slightly petty to them. I would incorperate, if you can, what your friend said above about the cultural difference, but explain too where you are coming from. What I would probably shoot for is a comprimise of some kind where they pay you like half of what they didn't pay you. In any case, i would DEFINITELY make clear to them that in the future you expect a more detailed list. Also if there are tasks, such as vacuming, that you don't feel comfortable with, just say so- 'I'm a babbysitter, not a housekeeper' or something like that.

I prooobably wouldn't quit at this point, as it is a new job, and it's typical I think to have some issues at the beginning... and also it is under the table, and under the table things that pay a substantial amount of money can be difficult to find.

Good luck, and again I'm sorry :(