Senior Citizen Hired to Welcome Customers at Fast-Food Chain
CUSTOMER GREETER – A post about a senior citizen allegedly hired by a fast-food chain to greet customers has gone viral, sparking positive reactions on social media.
The post, shared by “The Big News” and originally posted by the netizen “cayeeeherrera,” claims that Chowking, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, hired a senior citizen to greet customers entering its branch at SM Novaliches.
The netizen shared that they had a brief conversation with the elderly woman, who was happily working a four-hour shift. The post described how the senior citizen expressed her satisfaction with her job, which involved simply greeting customers. The heartwarming gesture caught the attention of many online users, who praised the company for hiring an elderly individual, a practice rarely seen in the Philippines.
The viral post quickly gained traction, gathering over 25,000 reactions, 165 comments, and more than 3,100 shares. It prompted a flood of positive comments, with many netizens commending the fast-food chain for allowing seniors to work, even in a simple yet meaningful role. Commenters highlighted that this kind of initiative is common in other countries, such as Canada, where senior citizens are often employed in light jobs. Many called for similar efforts to be more widely implemented in the Philippines.
Several commenters pointed out that providing work opportunities for seniors helps boost their confidence and allows them to remain active and engaged, rather than relying solely on their families or resorting to selling goods or begging. Others mentioned how such initiatives could benefit elderly individuals who might feel lonely or left out after retirement.
The story has inspired hopes that more companies, especially larger ones, will consider hiring senior citizens for suitable roles. Netizens also expressed admiration for the elderly grandmother’s dedication and joy in her work, seeing it as a reminder of the value of older workers in society.