Helping a family member should never come with strings attached.

This man won some casino money and decided to move to a new apartment

He asked his brother to help him move, and he did.

However, his brother was hoping for more than pizza as payment, and now he’s wondering if he messed up.

Check out the full story below.

AITAH for not giving my brother any of my extra money after he helped me move?

A few weeks ago, I moved into a new apartment.

It’s nothing fancy.

Just a decent two-bedroom in a quieter part of town.

I’d been living in a super cramped space before.

This man won the jackpot from a casino and decided to upgrade his living situation.

I finally managed to get enough together from a win on Jackpot City casino.

I won $4,500 CAD for first/last month’s rent, as well as the security deposit and a few basic upgrades like a new bed and some shelves.

Honestly, it felt like I caught a financial break after a rough few months, so I tried to be smart with it.

His brother helped him move to his new place.

I asked my younger brother to help with the move.

Nothing major, just lifting boxes and helping disassemble furniture. That sort of things.

I bought pizza and drinks, paid for his gas, and we spent the whole day getting stuff done.

I thought it was pretty standard sibling help.

His brother later asked if he could get a cut as payment for helping him move.

Later that night, he offhandedly said something like:

“You’ve got some extra cash now, right? Think I could get a cut for helping today?”

At first, I laughed because I genuinely thought he was joking.

But then he doubled down and said it was “only fair” since he spent his whole Saturday helping me, and I “have money now.”

He appreciated the help, but refused to give his brother some money.

I told him I appreciated the help, but the cash I have isn’t just sitting there for fun.

Most of it’s already earmarked for rent, some overdue bills, and furnishing the place.

I’m trying to be responsible for once.

His brother got mad and called him selfish.

He got annoyed, called me selfish, and said I was taking advantage of him.

I get that moving sucks, but I didn’t realize he expected to be paid like a moving company.

We’re family.

I would’ve helped him no-questions-asked.

Now, he’s wondering if he should have given him some money.

I guess I could’ve offered a little more than pizza, but it’s not like I’m suddenly rich or anything.

I just had a bit of breathing room for the first time in ages.

AITA for not giving him money?

Pizza is pretty standard payment for helping a friend or family member move.

Let’s find out what others have to say about this on Reddit.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

Here’s a valid point from this person.

This person shares some sound advice.

This person calls the brother a dirtbag.

Finally, people are calling out the brother.

Sincere help doesn’t require any financial reward.

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