One of my sisters texted me earlier this week with this: I need to pick up my mom at 2pm. Can you get out of work early? thanks.
My reaction was, WHAT!? Are you freaking kidding me!? Just because I have the freedom to work from home when I need to doesn't mean I will let others dictate onto me when I need to work from home, let alone let someone dictate to me when I need be at home!
My reply to her text was: I work Friday.
I didn't hear anything else from her the rest of the week until mid morning yesterday with another text: "Look, I never ask you for any favors and I need my mom by 2pm. Look I'm paying for a babysitter and I need her. Please do me this favor."
This really got to me. My sisters never paid for a nanny or babysitter. My mom always helped with nothing in return. I am different. I do pay my mother to watch my girls.
My response to her was: I work all day today. Sorry.
She replied again: Look, please do me this favor and get out early. How about 4pm?
I said. "No. Call to discuss." She then, texted, "never mind."
Who in the hell does she think she is to tell me when I need to get out of work!? When was the last time anyone told you to get out of work because their purpose was greater than yours!?
I was irritated and upset beyond my control. I got home at 4:45pm. Our boss was nice enough to let us out at 3pm. I went shopping and took my time to get home.
What would you have done in my situation?
Sibling Stress
