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Single Mom Fired After Staffing Heroics, Raises $81K

8/22/2025

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Nykia Hamilton, a 25-year-old single mother from South Carolina, was terminated from Burger King after gaining attention for working alone during a staffing shortage.
She attributes her attendance issues to prioritizing her children's needs.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $81,000 to assist her family following her job loss.
Burger King stated her termination resulted from ongoing attendance problems, despite her efforts.

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Story summary

Nykia Hamilton, a 25-year-old single mother from South Carolina, was terminated from Burger King after gaining attention for working alone during a staffing shortage.
She attributes her attendance issues to prioritizing her children's needs.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $81,000 to assist her family following her job loss.
Burger King stated her termination resulted from ongoing attendance problems, despite her efforts.