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‘A rich nation should take care of their senior citizens’ — Netizens on uncle clearing tables despite age & disability

Anna Maria Romero
By Anna Maria Romero

A video of a senior citizen working hard to clear tables has drawn mixed reactions from netizens.

While many expressed compassion on the elderly man, others warned against sizing up the situation too quickly.

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Set to dramatic piano music, the video shows an older man shuffling between tables in the dining area at Tampines Century Square and holding on to seatbacks to steady himself.

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It was posted on the Singapore Incidents Facebook and Instagram pages on Monday (Mar 22) where it’s been viewed and shared thousands of times.

The caption reads: “Am upset watching this uncle, damn disgusted to see elderlies working at such age. Uncle, wish you good health. Any charity organization please help. At Tampines Century Square.”

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Many commenters had the same feelings as the poster, who evidently felt sorry for the elderly man.

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However, others warned that the poster does not know the full story. The old man, they wrote, may have chosen to keep on working simply because he wants to.

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Others were concerned that the uncle might lose his job because of the negative publicity the viral video may get.

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