No one expects a job to be easy, but most people assume their hard work will at least be valued. When long hours, low pay, and unfair treatment pile up, it can leave workers feeling trapped and powerless. An Orlando mom is sharing her experience about working for a cleaning company that she says overworked and underpaid her, leaving her with carpal tunnel and eventually firing her when she could no longer keep up. She posted the video not only to tell her story but also to raise awareness for others who may be going through the same thing.
In her TikTok, she explained that what started as a side job quickly turned into full-time hours. Her shifts would stretch from early mornings until the evening and she had almost no proper breaks. She said the company deducted $7 in supply fees per house cleaned, while workers only received 20% of the cleaning cost. That meant long days often resulted in very little pay. On top of that, she claimed she worked more than 40 hours a week without overtime and spent hours in drive time or setup with no compensation.
Eventually, the toll on her body became too much. “I have chronic pain in both my hands,” she explained, noting she may need surgery for carpal tunnel. When she informed the company of her condition, she said she was let go and told she could return once her health improved. “They worked me so hard, and then they just discarded me,” she added. The woman also alleged that despite being a W-4 employee, she was often misled about her hours and had difficulty accessing her ADP account records. “The saddest part is I have a 4-year-old and a family to care for,” she said. “The owners are millionaires. They couldn’t even give me a chance to get my hands fixed.”
Netizens React to Orlando Woman’s Story
Viewers were mainly sympathetic toward the woman. “Wow that is so horrible, definitely sue they [sic] b*tts, you don’t deserve that at all,” one supporter wrote. Another person echoed the concern, commenting, “Wtf I need part 2 this isn’t okay 😢.” A few netizens also encouraged her to stand up for her rights. Someone advised, “You need to call the Labor board.”
Still, one critic questioned why she stayed at the job if she was being abused. She clarified that supporting her young son left her with few choices. “With this business you can’t just leave,” she replied, adding that quitting without another job wasn’t possible.
