Singapore tutor gets generous red packet from student\u2019s parents<\/h2>\n
A part-time tutor in Singapore was left stunned after receiving a red packet containing S$2,888 from their student\u2019s parents. It left them wondering if it had been a mistake.<\/p>\n
Tutor receives red packet containing S$2,888<\/h3>\n
The Original Poster (OP), who claims to be a university student, shared their experience<\/a> on Reddit on 24 Feb.<\/p>\n \u201cMy part-time job is giving tuition to primary school children,\u201d they said in the post.<\/p>\n Why did my tutee\u2019s parents give me such a big angpao?<\/a> The tutor then recalled receiving a \u201creally thick red packet\u201d for Chinese New Year, and only choosing to open it at home.<\/p>\n They were \u201ccompletely taken aback\u201d upon laying eyes on the S$2,888 worth of cash.<\/p>\n Unsure of what to do next with the staggering amount, the tutor sought\u00a0advice on whether to inform the parents or simply accept the gift.<\/p>\n Source: cgdeaw\u2019s Images on Canva for illustration purposes only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cShould I mention to the parent that it\u2019s too much? Or are they expecting something in return?\u201d the OP asked.<\/p>\n The post quickly gained traction, with many netizens weighing in on how to handle the situation.<\/p>\n A netizen advised the OP to check with the parents as the amount may be a mistake.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\n
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<\/p>\nNetizens weigh in with advice for OP<\/h3>\n