Nykia Hamilton gained fame after a video showed her single-handedly managing every aspect of a Burger King in South Carolina during a 12-hour shift. The mom of three impressed customers by handling orders, food prep, and cleaning on her own because of sudden staff shortages.
Despite earning praise, Hamilton revealed on TikTok that she was fired for being late due to her children’s care needs. She expressed that her priority has to be her kids and criticized the lack of company support for parents.
After losing her job, Hamilton set up a GoFundMe page, which has raised significant donations as supporters empathize with her struggles balancing work and family.
Hamilton’s experience sheds light on the challenges of working parents, especially in demanding jobs like fast food service.
