Single Mom of Three Gets Fired from Job, Young Son Pays Her Ex-boss a Visit to Stand Up for Her – Story of the Day
A single mom, Helen, is fired for tardiness, leaving her distressed. Her 11-year-old son, Aiden, decides to confront her boss. While watching TV at home, Aiden notices Helen return early, upset, and lock herself in her room. Mrs. Murphy, their neighbor, checks on her, but Helen wants to be alone. Aiden comforts her, learning she lost her job
due to lateness caused by her busy schedule as a single mom of three. Determined to help, Aiden visits Helen’s workplace after school, finding her office via her business card. Stopped by guards, he meets the CEO, Mr. Mitchell, who invites him to discuss the issue. Aiden explains Helen’s hard work and responsibilities, pleading for
her job back, promising to help her avoid future tardiness. Impressed, Mr. Mitchell agrees to review the case. That evening, Helen joyfully tells Aiden she got her job back with a promotion. The next day, Mr. Mitchell visits Helen, praising Aiden’s courage. He shares that Aiden’s visit convinced him to rehire her, moved by his own childhood memories of similar struggles. Helen, tearful and grateful, realizes Aiden’s bold action saved their family’s livelihood.
