I have a mum friend who I really like. It was another friend´s birthday next weekend and I really wanted to go out and celebrate with her.
The first friend told me that her dd could babysit. Her dd is a teen. She would charge the standard rate per hour plus a taxi fare hom. I agreed. However, the next day I got a nasty, unexpected bill from the council higher than expected.
I decided that I simply can´t afford to go out so I texted my mate saying sorry but i can´t afford to go out and use her dd to babysit as I have to prioritise bills.
She didn´t reply so I phoned the next day cue her resonse that her dd was very upset and so was she.She sounded very annoyed.
For what. I gave her at least a week´s notice. I guess her dd is dissapointed that she won´t be getting pocket money and babysitting experience but I can´t afford mnore debt. My circumstances changed and I acted accordingly. Treats are not on the radar atm.
My friend has ignored my subsequent text saying that I was gutted too as I would love to go out and hire her dd rather than struggle with bills.
I just feel that she´s pissed off as her dd won´t be getting her money. Is she a true friend. It will probably blow over.
Name changed for this.