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If you did this sort of epic favour for someone, what would you expect them to provide

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Noclosure · 17/05/2022 19:49

I feel I've been proper mugged off this weekend.

As a favour looked after a friend's 4 children and pets for 4 nights 5 days Fri-Tues so the couple could go on holiday.

The children include a teething and weaning 6 month baby who doesn't sleep. The older ones are in different primary school years.

The weekend included getting the kids off to their separate activities such as sports etc, some ferrying journeys and all the usual kid stuff you would expect including administration of medication, cooking, cleaning , laundry etc. Then all school runs on the Monday and Tuesday with the baby in tow.

What as a very minimum would you expect to be provided in the house if you are there to look after them but also have your own children there too? Would you expect to have to provide your own food for yourself and DC that weekend or would you think you'd just all eat together as a family?

I don't think I'm being unreasonable but I'm feeling really hurt and a bit taken advantage of with how things were left and what I had to do and provide/pay for so I'm just canvassing opinions.

OP posts:
Noclosure · 22/05/2022 11:28

I have no idea if they have seen it, but you are right it is identifying isn't it.

Not heard anything.

Not said anything. I need to let it go now and get on with my life.

OP posts:
Muckymaisonette · 22/05/2022 12:23

I would wonder if they had exhausted all the help from their family due to similar “cheeky fucker” behaviour in the past. They will be looking for the next “mug” and not bother with you any more.

Hopefully you can relax this weekend and recover from your experience!

peridito · 22/05/2022 12:44

Mucky -sorry ,of course we know it's not you .Just me trying to make a bit of a joke .

OP I'm so sorry that you're in this position .If it were me I'd have to say something -though I'd write it .

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