AITA for quitting on my friend because she won the lottery?
For three years, she had quietly held the fragile trust of a friend, watching over their child with a heart full of patience and sacrifice.
Though paid less than she deserved, she accepted the modest wage out of loyalty and understanding, balancing her own dreams while caring for someone else’s future.
But when fortune struck and the lottery winnings transformed her friend's life, the stark truth of her own worth became undeniable.
Despite the newfound wealth and luxuries, her plea for fair pay was met with cold refusal, shattering the quiet bond and forcing her to reclaim her dignity by walking away from a role she once embraced with love.
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The original poster (OP) finds themselves in a difficult position, having provided reliable, underpaid childcare for three years.
The core conflict arises when the friend receives a significant financial windfall but refuses to adjust the compensation to at least minimum wage, leading the OP to terminate the arrangement.
Is the OP justified in prioritizing fair compensation, even if the termination causes significant inconvenience to the friend, or does the history of friendship and the friend's past financial situation warrant continued leniency despite the new wealth?
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NAH.