Do I need to give a gift or tip kid's tutors?
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Anonymous
| This is our first year with a tutor and it never occurred to me that I might need to do this. But now right when it's the last minute it has popped into my head. Please tell me whether you give a tip/gift or do not. |
Anonymous
| I gave $50. |
Anonymous
| When I was a tutor, I always received gift cards for Christmas. |
Anonymous
| if you want you can give the cost of a lesson |
Anonymous
| Yes, giving a handmade gift and $10 gift card. |
Anonymous
| This never occurred to me. We pay a lot and it all goes to her as it’s not through an agency or anything. |
Anonymous
| We gave her $50 cash. She's a college student. |
Anonymous
| I would yes. $50 gift card is fine, and a card.. |
Anonymous
| I used to do a ton of tutoring, and I rarely received holiday gifts. I did not expect them and don't think you should feel any pressure. Tutoring is expensive as it is, and for me (I am a teacher) it was more a way to make extra money fast and not some kind of great, altruistic service I was providing. Sometimes I received gifts upon finishing with a student, and I have remained in touch (holiday cards and such) with several tutoring families, but there was no regular practice of gifting. |
Anonymous
| No. It is so expensive and often not even helpful. |
Anonymous
| I tutor after school and I never expect a holiday gift. The families are paying me each week my negotiated fee and nothing else is expected. |
Anonymous
| I tip...people always tip their housecleaners generously. This person isbworking with your kid on a regular basis. |
Anonymous
Same. I usually brought a drink with me to tutor from Panera so they gave me a $25 Panera gift card. I was very happy. |
Anonymous
Our tutor is 175 for 45 minutes. I’m definitely not giving the cost of a session. |
Anonymous
What subject(s)? Sounds like you are overpaying, unless this is a very niche or special case... |