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What to do about dilemma please?

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PearlHammer · 22/08/2025 17:43

I have family home from abroad. It doesn't matter how many times I spend with my niece, it's never ever enough and she's always complaining about wanting to spend more time with me.

This is so stressful for me and also because my work is also very just and intense.

I do spend time with her in as much as what I can. A few weeks ago I had a day off and I took her into town. Another week I took a sick day from work to spend with her. Other times I am spending time with her in the mornings mainly whenever I can.

The lady I work for has me booked for tomorrow night but for an easier task and that is to petsit for her. I mentioned to my niece that she can come with me for petsitting.

However I am having second thoughts now. Because it's been a crazy intense summer with very little time off for me and I could do with some time off for myself. I am just having second thoughts about it and I am also trying to figure out some other logistics. I may not be able to fully devote the weekend to pet sitting now either.

What do you think I can do?

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ChaToilLeam · 22/08/2025 18:08

I think you do what you can and no more. It's already unreasonable that you have had to take a sick day. Just tell DN that you have to work or have plans and that's that. How old is DN anyway?

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