The Cookout

[Troy]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7uBC-A3g2Q


Last week, Kevin Ford went viral on social media for a reward his employer gifted him after decades of perfect attendance. For 27 years, the Black, now 54-year-old father of four never missed a day at Las Vegas McCarren International Airport’s Burger King. His reward? Candy, movie vouchers, a lanyard, two ink pens and a reusable Starbucks cup.

As video spread of a thankful Ford showing off a plastic goodie bag for a lifetime of service, social media users were outraged. The footage caused many to discuss how some large corporations treat their employees. “That Burger King employee who got a bag of candy and a Starbucks cup for his 27 NEVER MISSED A DAY OFF WORK years of service goes to show that these major companies do not care,” a user tweeted. Another followed up with, “Imagine how many important personal [and] family events he gave up to never miss a day off work for [27] years.”

Thanks to the power of social media, Ford’s story has grown large enough that a GoFundMe with a significant amount is now in his name. The dedicated father also made a few TV appearances to discuss his story. Today (June 28), Ford and his family appeared on TODAY. One of his daughters shared that she initially started his GoFundMe so he could afford a $200 plane ticket to go home and visit family he hadn’t seen in years. They ended up receiving over $212,000 and counting — even actor David Spade reportedly donated $5,000.

“I just can’t believe this. Thank you, thank you everybody. I just want to tell everybody out there, ‘Thank you for every cent.’ Just the thought of watching the video and just having a reason to smile. I want to thank everybody,” Ford said on TODAY. “There’s been donations from Australia, the U.K. — all around the world. I just want to say, ‘Thank you’ to everybody. It’s just a dream come true. It’s just a whirlwind of love. Spread the love, cause every day you need it.”

While the masses seem happy about his new fortune, others feel the company should match the public’s donation. “I’d like to see @BurgerKing match the GoFundMe for Kevin Ford, a 27 year Burger King employee [who] never missed a single day of work, yet was humiliated with a gift of candy and a lanyard as appreciation. Step up, [please],” a tweet read.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7uBC-A3g2Q


Last week, Kevin Ford went viral on social media for a reward his employer gifted him after decades of perfect attendance. For 27 years, the Black, now 54-year-old father of four never missed a day at Las Vegas McCarren International Airport’s Burger King. His reward? Candy, movie vouchers, a lanyard, two ink pens and a reusable Starbucks cup.

As video spread of a thankful Ford showing off a plastic goodie bag for a lifetime of service, social media users were outraged. The footage caused many to discuss how some large corporations treat their employees. “That Burger King employee who got a bag of candy and a Starbucks cup for his 27 NEVER MISSED A DAY OFF WORK years of service goes to show that these major companies do not care,” a user tweeted. Another followed up with, “Imagine how many important personal [and] family events he gave up to never miss a day off work for [27] years.”

Thanks to the power of social media, Ford’s story has grown large enough that a GoFundMe with a significant amount is now in his name. The dedicated father also made a few TV appearances to discuss his story. Today (June 28), Ford and his family appeared on TODAY. One of his daughters shared that she initially started his GoFundMe so he could afford a $200 plane ticket to go home and visit family he hadn’t seen in years. They ended up receiving over $212,000 and counting — even actor David Spade reportedly donated $5,000.

“I just can’t believe this. Thank you, thank you everybody. I just want to tell everybody out there, ‘Thank you for every cent.’ Just the thought of watching the video and just having a reason to smile. I want to thank everybody,” Ford said on TODAY. “There’s been donations from Australia, the U.K. — all around the world. I just want to say, ‘Thank you’ to everybody. It’s just a dream come true. It’s just a whirlwind of love. Spread the love, cause every day you need it.”

While the masses seem happy about his new fortune, others feel the company should match the public’s donation. “I’d like to see @BurgerKing match the GoFundMe for Kevin Ford, a 27 year Burger King employee [who] never missed a single day of work, yet was humiliated with a gift of candy and a lanyard as appreciation. Step up, [please],” a tweet read.

Now THAT right there is a dedicated black man. We are boo koo happy for him over here. ⚡✊🏾⚡

 

[Sapphire]

Man, I would not have it in me to give my life to BK. I have respect for him though. He knows the hustle and he puts in the work. I can bet you he did it for his family When a man is motivated to care for someone else, they will go to great lengths. Happy to see him getting recognition. I doubt BK will do jack shit. Too busy making gay burgers in Austria.

 

[GwynShivers]

Now THAT right there is a dedicated black man. We are boo koo happy for him over here. ⚡✊🏾⚡

Now, he can buy his own franchise! ✊🏽💯👏🏽

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

Now, he can buy his own franchise! ✊🏽💯👏🏽

And would STILL have money left over. Out Phucking Standing indeed.

 

[Cassandra113364]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7uBC-A3g2Q


Last week, Kevin Ford went viral on social media for a reward his employer gifted him after decades of perfect attendance. For 27 years, the Black, now 54-year-old father of four never missed a day at Las Vegas McCarren International Airport’s Burger King. His reward? Candy, movie vouchers, a lanyard, two ink pens and a reusable Starbucks cup.

As video spread of a thankful Ford showing off a plastic goodie bag for a lifetime of service, social media users were outraged. The footage caused many to discuss how some large corporations treat their employees. “That Burger King employee who got a bag of candy and a Starbucks cup for his 27 NEVER MISSED A DAY OFF WORK years of service goes to show that these major companies do not care,” a user tweeted. Another followed up with, “Imagine how many important personal [and] family events he gave up to never miss a day off work for [27] years.”

Thanks to the power of social media, Ford’s story has grown large enough that a GoFundMe with a significant amount is now in his name. The dedicated father also made a few TV appearances to discuss his story. Today (June 28), Ford and his family appeared on TODAY. One of his daughters shared that she initially started his GoFundMe so he could afford a $200 plane ticket to go home and visit family he hadn’t seen in years. They ended up receiving over $212,000 and counting — even actor David Spade reportedly donated $5,000.

“I just can’t believe this. Thank you, thank you everybody. I just want to tell everybody out there, ‘Thank you for every cent.’ Just the thought of watching the video and just having a reason to smile. I want to thank everybody,” Ford said on TODAY. “There’s been donations from Australia, the U.K. — all around the world. I just want to say, ‘Thank you’ to everybody. It’s just a dream come true. It’s just a whirlwind of love. Spread the love, cause every day you need it.”

While the masses seem happy about his new fortune, others feel the company should match the public’s donation. “I’d like to see @BurgerKing match the GoFundMe for Kevin Ford, a 27 year Burger King employee [who] never missed a single day of work, yet was humiliated with a gift of candy and a lanyard as appreciation. Step up, [please],” a tweet read.

I have never given a job my all like that. When I am there I work because my work reflects me and I take pride. But showing up everyday hell no Never.

 

[Cassandra113364]

My dad worked 40 years as a salt mine foreman. He never missed a day. When he retired they gave him a gold plated watch and a check that was not enough for him to live off of comfortably. So miss me with that kind of loyalty to a job. Never 👎🏽

 

[Deleted member 405]

So I read about the Burger King employee that after 27 years he got a goodie bag. Well I believe the "goodies" were bought by a couple of employees.I worked fast food for 8 years and trust me they were extremely happy to see him go! The way they see it is they can now bring someone on at a lower salary which helps upper management get bonuses and all their little perks.I can remember a time when I had a complaint and went to talk to the store manager she opened a drawer in a file cabinet and pointed to a row of papers, I asked, "What are those?" She said,"Applications from other people that want your spot"Restaraunts are extremely cliquey and you have to be a major asskisser to get hours or days off.So Im glad he got 200k because Burger King and Restaraunts in general could care less about employees.They talk that "Teamwork" and "Family" bs but the longer you work there the worse they treat you...

 

[Jay]

So I read about the Burger King employee that after 27 years he got a goodie bag. Well I believe the "goodies" were bought by a couple of employees.I worked fast food for 8 years and trust me they were extremely happy to see him go! The way they see it is they can now bring someone on at a lower salary which helps upper management get bonuses and all their little perks.I can remember a time when I had a complaint and went to talk to the store manager she opened a drawer in a file cabinet and pointed to a row of papers, I asked, "What are those?" She said,"Applications from other people that want your spot"Restaraunts are extremely cliquey and you have to be a major asskisser to get hours or days off.So Im glad he got 200k because Burger King and Restaraunts in general could care less about employees.They talk that "Teamwork" and "Family" bs but the longer you work there the worse they treat you...

If you don't see a fast food job as a stepping stone then you have low expectations and standards. You cannot have low expectations and standards for yourself and then expect people to look at you in a greater light. He was given a gift equivalent to level he is operating at. If he wanted better he would have done better.

 

[Troy]

My dad worked 40 years as a salt mine foreman. He never missed a day. When he retired they gave him a gold plated watch and a check that was not enough for him to live off of comfortably. So miss me with that kind of loyalty to a job. Never 👎🏽

Corporations are whores and we need to be bigger whores. I'll leave a job in the first 6 months if I can get a better one.

 

[Deleted member 405]

If you don't see a fast food job as a stepping stone then you have low expectations and standards. You cannot have low expectations and standards for yourself and then expect people to look at you in a greater light. He was given a gift equivalent to level he is operating at. If he wanted better he would have done better.

That's what it was for me but I've met people that's been working fast food for 20+ years and I noticed that they all had the same mindset that "Something is better than nothing" mentality.People make the mistake of getting comfortable even though they're being treated like crap.I used to stop at stores I worked at to tell them that other places were hiring and the pay was better.The guys #1 response was that they couldn't pass the drug test and women would say its too much work...

 

[Deleted member 405]

Now, he can buy his own franchise! ✊🏽💯👏🏽

Good point

 

[The Honorable]

Now, he can buy his own franchise! ✊🏽💯👏🏽

Unfortunately with $200k he would be unable too. But hopefully he banks it and invests it wisely.

 

[educatedman23]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7uBC-A3g2Q


Last week, Kevin Ford went viral on social media for a reward his employer gifted him after decades of perfect attendance. For 27 years, the Black, now 54-year-old father of four never missed a day at Las Vegas McCarren International Airport’s Burger King. His reward? Candy, movie vouchers, a lanyard, two ink pens and a reusable Starbucks cup.

As video spread of a thankful Ford showing off a plastic goodie bag for a lifetime of service, social media users were outraged. The footage caused many to discuss how some large corporations treat their employees. “That Burger King employee who got a bag of candy and a Starbucks cup for his 27 NEVER MISSED A DAY OFF WORK years of service goes to show that these major companies do not care,” a user tweeted. Another followed up with, “Imagine how many important personal [and] family events he gave up to never miss a day off work for [27] years.”

Thanks to the power of social media, Ford’s story has grown large enough that a GoFundMe with a significant amount is now in his name. The dedicated father also made a few TV appearances to discuss his story. Today (June 28), Ford and his family appeared on TODAY. One of his daughters shared that she initially started his GoFundMe so he could afford a $200 plane ticket to go home and visit family he hadn’t seen in years. They ended up receiving over $212,000 and counting — even actor David Spade reportedly donated $5,000.

“I just can’t believe this. Thank you, thank you everybody. I just want to tell everybody out there, ‘Thank you for every cent.’ Just the thought of watching the video and just having a reason to smile. I want to thank everybody,” Ford said on TODAY. “There’s been donations from Australia, the U.K. — all around the world. I just want to say, ‘Thank you’ to everybody. It’s just a dream come true. It’s just a whirlwind of love. Spread the love, cause every day you need it.”

While the masses seem happy about his new fortune, others feel the company should match the public’s donation. “I’d like to see @BurgerKing match the GoFundMe for Kevin Ford, a 27 year Burger King employee [who] never missed a single day of work, yet was humiliated with a gift of candy and a lanyard as appreciation. Step up, [please],” a tweet read.

It is a shame people had to do this for him when the company could've done that.