A Burger King employee, who gained viral fame for single-handedly running an entire restaurant, claims she has now been fired. Nykia Hamilton became an internet sensation in July after working a 12-hour shift alone at a location in Columbia, South Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mother-of-three managed all stations by herself, including the front counter, drive-thru, cooking, and cleaning. A customer\u2019s video, praising her for doing \u201ceverything by herself,\u201d propelled the story to national attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hamilton explained that the severe staff shortage was due to an employee quitting without notice. She described the immense pressure of handling every task alone to keep the restaurant operating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a recent TikTok update, Hamilton stated that Burger King terminated her employment. She claimed the reason given was lateness due to her childcare responsibilities, asserting, \u201cMy kids come first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 25-year-old also spoke about the negative impact her sudden fame has had on her mental health, saying it has left her feeling \u201caggravated\u201d and \u201cdepressed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following her job loss, Hamilton set up a GoFundMe page to support her family. The fundraiser has been remarkably successful, receiving over $64,000 in donations at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to her dismissal, Hamilton had expressed the difficulty of balancing long shifts with being a single mother, often missing time with her children to provide for them. UNILAD has contacted Burger King for a statement on the matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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