Imagine receiving a hefty $10,000 bonus just for being dedicated to your job and never missing a day of work. That’s exactly what happened to Coolie Buzz, an employee at his KFC restaurant in Macon, Georgia. Cooley’s dedication to his job has paid off, and he now plans to use his bonus money to support his family and take care of his car.
For about 30 years, Cooley worked tirelessly at KFC, working eight hours a day, five days a week. He learned the ins and outs of fryers and the fast food industry. But his responsibilities go beyond just providing food. Local media WMAZ reported this heartwarming story on December 31, 2021.
Branch manager Christina Brady said Cooley did not receive the bonus directly. Instead, all of the employees who worked there each day entered a lottery, and Cooley was lucky enough to be selected as the winner.
His dedication and work ethic stand out from his peers, and his managers praise him for his outstanding work performance. Corey is not the kind of person to ask for help. He is responsible for overseeing the process and comes to work every day with unwavering commitment.
When Cooley told her mother the news, her mother couldn’t believe it at first and thought she was joking. Now that Cooley has won this great award, he plans to give his family a well-deserved vacation and do some much-needed maintenance on his car. However, his loyalty extends beyond his immediate family.
He considers his colleagues at KFC as an extension of his own family. He cherishes the strong bond they share, saying, “At work, I have a family. We stick together, support each other, and everything feels like home.” His advice to young people starting their careers at KFC is to work hard, save money, and see what opportunities arise in the long run.
In contrast to Khoury’s exceptional bonus, another long-standing employee, Kevin Ford, celebrated his 27th anniversary at Burger King with a less extravagant gift.
He received a bag of Reese’s, a few candy tubes, two pens, a reusable Starbucks cup, and a movie ticket. While Kevin appreciated the gesture, he humorously mentioned that the gift seemed like “something they had lying around.” Each company may have its own way of recognizing employees, but it’s clear that Khoury’s dedication at KFC truly paid off in a remarkable way.
