LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Polk County girl stated her easy act of kindness left her out of a job proper earlier than the vacations.
She stated she was fired from her server job after serving to a homeless man get one thing to eat.
Victoria Hughes stated she spent 13 years serving prospects on the IHop off US 98 in Lakeland, however now, as a substitute of working the vacation rush, Victoria is at residence together with her household.
Hughes stated deed led to her termination after she served meals to a homeless man this previous Sunday.
“He acknowledged to me and the host that he was hungry,” Hughes stated. “With no second thought, I purchased the stack of pancakes and made him a water.”
Hughes stated she then knowledgeable her supervisor however claimed his response caught her off guard.
“He informed me the rationale behind him being upset as a result of it may trigger a loitering problem, was that issues like which might be a security problem for patrons,” Hughes stated.
Hughes stated tensions escalated additional when the identical homeless man returned with a household who introduced him in for an additional meal.
Then on Tuesday, Hughes stated she acquired a cellphone name from her supervisor telling her she’d been let go.
“He talked to me yesterday and informed me that I used to be fired,” she stated. “I requested him for what? And he stated, firm coverage.”
Regardless of shedding her job, simply earlier than the vacations, Hughes informed us she stands by her resolution.
“I would like my job, however I’d nonetheless do it once more,” she stated. “I really would. I’d nonetheless assist anyone if I may. If he requested me for my shirt, I in all probability would have tried to provide him that too.”
After 8 On Your Aspect bought concerned, Hughes tells us she bought a name direct from IHOP’s company workplace, a name that included a job supply, and compensation for the times of labor she missed.
“He additionally informed me he would make a donation, a wholesome donation, to a charity of my selection, that I wished in my local people,” Hughes stated.
The corporate has since issued a press release on the matter:
We’re dedicated to offering an inclusive atmosphere, welcome to everybody. As we actively examine this example, we’ll make the most of this as a possibility to coach our workers on methods to method situations surrounding meals insecurity. To proceed our dedication to supporting these in want in our local people, we’re making a donation to Feeding America in addition to native Lakeland charities that help meals insecurity,” – Dan Enea, Sunshine Restaurant Companions, IHOP Fran
Hughes informed us, she’s going to take a while to consider her resolution on whether or not to return to working for the corporate after taking a while to spend together with her household.
