After his employer gave him an uninspired leaving gift, a BURGER KING employee of 27 years received $400,000 via GoFundMe.
Kevin Ford worked at McCarran Airport’s fast-food restaurant for almost three decades, before hanging up his apron.
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Kevin was given a pathetic collection of gifts by Burger King when he left, which included a movie tickets, candy bars, pens, keyschains, and a Starbucks cup, among other things.
Former employee became viral after being fired last year Posting a video to TikTok Many viewers are furious about his lack of recognition after he fumbled through the selection.
Kevin’s daughter Seryna was then GoFundMe Page created Fundraising for the retirement of her father.
She stated: “He started working in this position as a father who was a single parent when he won custody of my sister and me 27 years ago.
The unionized employer provided a great health plan, so he kept working there as his family grew.
The health insurance covered all four of her daughters in high school and at college.
My dad is still working there because, although he looks young, his age of retirement is approaching and he would lose out on his pension if he left.
He would be delighted to see his grandchildren if someone felt like blessing him.
On Thursday, GoFundMe raised $422 334 in support of the ex-employee.
Burger King has been contacted by The U.S. Sun for comment.
It comes after a BMW assembly worker won almost £17K after being fired for going to Burger King during his shift, an employment tribunal ruled.
Ryan Parkinson disappeared for about one hour at the BMW factory in Oxford, where he was working overtime.
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