Wednesday, 23 April 2008

What do you think?

I do tutoring. I had a Primary 2 student who stays at Jurong East.
I had to undergo a day surgery and i informed her parents one week earlier. So i missed 2 lessons in total. Her mother seemed to be understanding but i was wrong....

Two days missed and i came back on Thursday to make up for my absence.. I had tution with a Primary 1 child before going to Jurong East. When i was on my way, last minute her mother messaged me that there won't be tuition as their grandfather is in the hospital. I understand their situation and i accept it.

On Saturday i went down to their place, knocking on their door and there was no respond. My prepaid was low and i had to ask a stranger for help. I called her and she answered," I am in the hospital. When there is tuition i will let you know."

I accepted her reason and there was no tuition the following week.
The week after, i called to check whether there is tuition for that week.
She did not answer my call. I called couple of times and finally her daughter pick up. " Mak, Kak Shyairah call" and her mother hang up the phone. I was shocked!
I didnt want to assume anything so i called again.
This time around, she off the phone.
I was pissed off.

I couldn't bear with her rudeness and i told the tuition agency to cancel the tuition for me. She did not give me any respect.
The tuition agency handled it for me and it went well. I just need to messaged her my bank account number to get my 7 lessons pay.
However, until today she did not transfer the money.
I tried to call her but she never picked up my call. I reminded her thru sms instead.

My first sms that she replied to:

I am short of money to pay my school fees. I hope you can transfer me the money soon. Thank you.

The first sms i received from her on 21/04/08 14:27:31 :

By 8pm u all when come 2 money u all the very good when come to tuition suka2 b4 that how u paid ur sch fee very gd service u all

( I checked my bank account the next day - she have not transfer yet )

I sms her again on 23/04/08:

(5768979898) my account no. and the amount.( i've stated the wrong amount unintentionally)

Her reply on 23/04/08 07:53:59 :

Awak islam ke kafir $52 naik ke $60! Nanti saya bawa awak ke tengah baru awak tahu sekejap2 awak ponteng saya tak peduli dengan awak punya medical problem 7 lesson pun tak sampai

( I was so sad and angry!!! I feel like slapping her face!!! )

My reply was:

It is 7 lesson as i've dated correctly. I am islam cause i mind my words. The agency counted wrongly. Its ok you just pay me $52.50 as i have asked before. Sorry for the sudden change. Thank you

She replied, 23/04/08 08:26:28 :

Oh u are islam but that sms is rom u not from ur agency what so can u pls go n settle with ur agency 4 ur info pls do not disturb me anymore with ur sms i not interested wasting my time only

My last reply for the day :

It has to be from me cause i have to type down my account number. The agency and i have settled it before hand. Do tranfer $52.50. Thank you for you co-operation.

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Until now, no reply from her...

So guys, what do you think?

Dear made me SMILE today... Thank you!!!