Would you babysit four kids, run errands, cook, clean, and have a Master’s degree—all for just $6 an hour? One mom seems to think that’s a fair deal, and the internet is having none of it.
A viral TikTok video by @thatboycollins exposed a shocking babysitter job listing from a woman named Tammy, who needed someone to care for her four kids “ASAP.” But it wasn’t just the urgency that caught people’s attention—it was the long list of requirements.
Tammy’s ad started off normal enough: She needed a babysitter for her children (ages 2, 3, 5, and 7) from 12 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Then, things took a turn.
To land the gig, you had to be over 25, an excellent cook, and a pro at cleaning—fair enough. But then came the kicker: Applicants needed a Master’s degree, five professional references, and zero tattoos, piercings, or social media accounts. Oh, and you’d also have to provide your own transportation—not just to get to work, but also to run Tammy’s errands.
The pay? A whopping $200 per week. That’s $6 an hour for a job that sounds more like a nanny-housekeeper-personal assistant hybrid.
Internet Reacts: “Ridiculous!”
When the ad hit TikTok, people didn’t hold back.
One person kept it simple: “Ridiculous!”
Another joked, “She’s looking for a maid, nanny, and chef… for $6 an hour?”
A third pointed out that with those qualifications, the babysitter should be making at least $1,000 a week—not $200.
@thatboycollins Why did Tiktok take this down..😂
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Someone else summed it up perfectly: “Who in their right mind gets a Master’s degree, only to babysit for $6 an hour?”
Is Babysitting Undervalued?
The Daily Mail reported that some people took this as a sign of a bigger issue—how little childcare work is valued.
One commenter shared a personal story about their 16-year-old daughter, who took a summer babysitting job for two non-verbal children on the spectrum. The single mom could only afford $30 a day, but the teen felt a connection with the kids and took the job anyway.
While many agreed that taking care of children is far from just a 9-to-5 job, they also thought Tammy’s expectations were way out of line.
What Do You Think?
Was Tammy’s ad outrageous, or do parents have a right to set strict babysitter standards? Would you ever take a job like this? Share your thoughts below!
