Linsey Boyd, originally from Michigan, USA, saw her luck suddenly change. The woman was released Mason Jar Cafe, Place where he worked after receiving an exorbitant amount in tips during his work day. The event surprised many on social media who announced the news.
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An American waitress received a tip of $10,000 during her shift
According to the worker, it all started when she received a kind gift from a middle-aged benefactor who wished to remain anonymous. While his working daythey gave him $10,000 as a tip.
According to him Detroit Free Presswhich collected the statement of the Director General Tim Sweeneythe kind man, had attended his friend's funeral and wanted to cheer someone up to honor his memory.
After a bill of $32.43 Boyd He received the large sum of money but had to distribute it to his other colleagues, which came to $1,600 per person for eight waiters.
“I was willing to tip $10,000, but all I faced was hate and a bunch of rumors,” the woman wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post; However, it was picked up by the British media Independent.
Since then, followers of Boyd They haven't stopped criticizing the restaurant owners.
The man who gave the tip prefers to remain anonymous; However, the money reached Linsay Boyd. Photo: The Hill
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The restaurant assures that the firing of the American waitress was not due to the tip
Shortly after this act of generosity, the waitress arrived Linsey Boyd He said local authorities suggested he take a day off. However, he was informed of his dismissal the next day.
“For a week, I'm an incredible, hard-working employee, an incredible mother… it couldn't have happened to a better person. “Now I’m unemployed for the first time since I was 15,” the woman told the outlet. New York Post.
Jayme Cousinsowner of Mason Jar Cafeexplained for the media WNDU and discovered that Boyd had actually been fired. However, it had nothing to do with the tip received days ago.
“I know a lot of things are being said, that we're letting her go because of the complaint, and that's just illogical,” he said. cousins. “We have employees who have worked for us for years and college students who come back every summer. So it is clear that we will not let anyone go without a reason,” he said.
“More people than I can count said I should have kept all the money and not shared it. It hadn't occurred to me, but it's always easier to see things in the newspaper. A week later I'm unemployed,” he said post.
“It's unbelievable that this act of kindness has brought out the meanest side of people, and in fact I'm the scapegoat,” he wrote Boyd in your profile Facebook.
The place where she worked has not currently given any specific reasons for firing Linsay Boyd. Photo: Local 4/WDIV