My sister is demanding I pay her a 'babysitting fee' for watching my virtual pet.
By @inesish · Gaming
I went on vacation for a week and asked my sister to log into my farming sim game to water my crops and feed my animals. Now she's sent me a Venmo request for $50, claiming it was 'real work.'.
The full story
I play a cozy farming sim game and was worried about losing my progress while I was away for a week. I asked my sister (26) if she could just log on once a day to take care of my in-game farm. She agreed. I got back yesterday and she sent me a Venmo request for $50, with the memo 'pet-sitting services.' I thought it was a joke, but she's serious. they said it took 15 minutes out of her day and that her time is valuable. I can't believe I have to say this, but they're not real animals.
How people voted
- Totally Cooked — 23% (52 votes)
- It’s Complicated — 42% (96 votes)
- You’re Fine — 35% (78 votes)
Readers are split: “It’s Complicated” leads with 42% — 226 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@yaratbh — A deal is a deal, and family helps family without sending a bill.
@nialiterally — Honestly, the fact that you're even entertaining this shows you're a much nicer sibling than I would be in this situation.
@fayeyk — I feel like we're missing the part where you've previously paid her for other small favors.
@benhm — Send her a Venmo request for $50 for 'emotional damages'. This is so beyond petty of her.
@lanelol — Did she mention a fee when you first asked her to do it?
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