I assist employees all over the nation and internationally. People are people and everyone makes mistakes, but Costco people really are the best. That makes me proud to help them.

All interviews are standardized through a worksheet and a course that every interviewer must take before participating in hiring decisions. Nothing crazy, just a set of suggested questions related to member service and work ethic.

Free eye glasses or subscription sunglasses every year, full medical and dental for like $40 a month. Free executive membership with three normal memberships to give away to your friends and family. Stock buying program. Commitment to almost always hiring from within. Always for leadership positions

Everyone from Craig down to a newly hired service assistant is referred to simply by their first name and wears a name badge. I've met a few executive vice presidents and they really are down to earth and ready to help the people below them. Their humility astounds me.

Our culture and standard of ethics are taken almost to a religious level. I've worked for a lot of larger companies and this is the first one where I honestly believe my leaders are committed to our values and want to perpetuate a more honest and generous way of doing business.

I'm an exempt employee which means I get paid hourly but I'm off the normal scale in the employee agreement. However, we don't get the extra check so it sort of balances out in total compensation. My team is especially lucky that we get to work remotely half of the week. Also everyone is nice