Vietnamese youth pursue part-time jobs despite family wealth

Several young people from affluent backgrounds in Vietnam are choosing to work part-time jobs to gain experience and independence.

Tran Duc Duong, a student at Foreign Trade University in Ho Chi Minh City, works as a tutor earning approximately 8 million VND per month. Despite his family providing housing and monthly allowances, Duong uses his earnings for personal expenses and savings to avoid relying on his parents' hard-earned money. He noted that tutoring has helped him develop perseverance, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Le Thai Bao, a student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, works two jobs: serving at a Japanese restaurant in the Landmark 81 building and teaching badminton. Bao stated that the primary motivation for working is to gain practical experience, despite the demanding schedule that often results in late-night shifts.