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Company slammed after only holding simple retirement party, awarding certificates for 42-year worker

Friday, 09/02/2024, 15:49 (GMT+7)

A company was under fire for only holding a simple BBQ and giving certificates to an elderly worker who worked there for 42 years at minimum wage.

The company is being heavily criticized due to the simple retirement party for a long-serving employee who dedicated 42 years of their life to the company. 

The event was then widely criticized for its lack of fairness and appreciation, raising questions about the company's treatment of its loyal employees. 

The 70-year-old worker has worked devotedly for the company for 42 years

Recently, a video captured the image of an elderly man named John in his last work session at the company where he worked for 42 years with a low salary.

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John, an older worker, has worked at the company for 42 years. Image Credit: Facebook

John has spent more than 4 decades working hard and spending more than 40 minutes a day commuting to work.

The company's injustice towards John angered his colleagues

However, in response to John's dedication, the company held only a simple BBQ and gave him a certificate as a gift on John's last working day, leaving many co-workers outranged.

Faced with this injustice, one of John's colleagues, Sonia, recorded a short video of the moment John looked at the certificate of merit after 42 years of working for the company.

In the video, Sonia reveals that John has worked for the company for 42 years on minimum wage. 

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On his last day of work, John only received a simple barbecue and a certificate of merit. Image Credit: TikTok

He has been using public transportation to get to work for four decades, but he is still always on time, even though John is over 70 years old.

Sonia also said that despite being treated unfairly, John still loves his job and doesn't seem to want to retire.

Despite his disability, John still tries to come to work every day and doesn't seem to take any days off.

Sonia also praised John as the most reliable, talented, and hardworking person in the company.

The colleague emphasized that John did not receive any bonus other than a meager BBQ and a certificate.

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John always works hard and goes to work on time even though he is 70 years old. Image Credit: TikTok

Many online users have raised funds to help John

Sonia's video went viral and quickly attracted attention on social media with hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments.

Some online users have set up a GoFundMe to help John as the gift he deserves after 42 years of hard work.

The GoFundMe campaign raised almost $45,000 in just a few days, surpassing the amount John had set aside for his retirement.

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John's fundraising campaign has reached $45,000, far exceeding his retirement income. Image Credit: GoFundMe

Supporters from around the world left heartfelt messages, expressing admiration for John's dedication and wishing him a fulfilling retirement.

The overwhelming response prompted Sonia to plan to print out the names and messages of the donors to share with John, ensuring he would feel the immense appreciation and support he deserved.