My Lady Boss Told Me to Babysit Her Kids or Get Fired – I Agreed, but She Didn’t See What Was Coming

When my boss, Linda, demanded I babysit her kids or lose my job, she didn’t know I’d already accepted a better position. She’d been overstepping for months — oversharing divorce drama, making endless personal demands, and guilt-tripping me.

That night, I played along, then texted: “I accepted another job. Mike’s on his way to pick up the girls.” I left a note: You wanted obedience, not respect. You wanted loyalty, but you abused it.

Linda’s furious calls went unanswered. Monday, I started my new job — respected, free, and finally in control. Sometimes walking away is the smartest move you can make.