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Costco Wholesale

Fast Food Worker

October 2016 • Tukwila, WA

What I liked

Nice people in a fast paced environment. Low stress for the most part, although some days can be a little hectic. Flexible hours and nice locations.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have tried other departments.

Advice

Work hard so the management like you.
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Costco

November 2016 • Woodbridge, VA

What I liked

I was working long hours in order to help pay my tuition. The environment is always hectic due to the amount of customers we get, but it is nice to talk with people with different backgrounds. I also enjoyed bulging relationships with my coworkers, they are truly supportive.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been more involved with other departments. I would have liked to work in the tire center, pharmacy, or even the meat section.

Advice

I would say be open to any opportunity given, those chances will help you climb up the ladder.
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Forklift Driver

February 2017 • Chico, CA

What I liked

I love the people there! I work with a fun crew. The money is nice too.

What I wish was different

I wish getting time off wasn’t as hard.

Advice

You have to be a hard worker to make it here.
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Front End Assistant

May - August 2019 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

I liked the pay and company culture

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier Assistant

June 2019 • St. Louis Park, MN

What I liked

Great environment, great management

What I wish was different

Earlier hours

Advice

Be friendly to every customer
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Front end

October 2017 • Nashua, NH

What I liked

I liked the people that I worked with. They were always helpful and kind, answering questions and switching shifts and helping with responsibilities. Very human.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more opportunity for growth. I could cross train and learn different skills, but moving "up" takes a very long time.

Advice

Your job is whatever your supervisor asks. It's not just the specific things your title implies.
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Cashier Assisant

June 2019 • Norfolk, VA

What I liked

Always something to do High pay wage

What I wish was different

My position

Advice

Very fast- paced, make sure you keep up. Have comfortable shoes, you stand up for a very long time
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Front end associate

May 2017 • Lake in the Hills, IL

What I liked

Costco shows you what kind of company you should want to work for, they take great care of their employees with a minimum $15/hr wage and great benefits like a 401k.

What I wish was different

More flexibility with schedules for college students

Advice

Use a job like Costco as a fall back, if you don’t get a full time job right a way the pay and experience is good enough to keep you motivated to find that next job.
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Costco

June 2018 - May 2019 • St. George, UT

What I liked

The benefits were awesome! Pay was good!

What I wish was different

I wish I had a different position in costco

Advice

Do not work in the bakery as sanitation
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International buying

May - August 2019 • Issaquah, WA

What I liked

Costco is one of the greatest companies in the world. I learned all about international trade, did cost analysis, met with vendors, and had lots of professional correspondence.

What I wish was different

Picking up and leaving for a few months was tough, missed my friends, family, and the cost of living near Seattle was expensive. Would’ve like a little more help from the company to get settled in.

Advice

Get out and try everything you can. You never know what you might find you like, and at least you learned something even if you find it’s not something you enjoy.
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Cashier

November 2017 • Goleta, CA

What I liked

It was consistent and paid well.

What I wish was different

It got a little monotonous, but it was still enjoyable

Advice

Costco is a great place to work in college, they work around your hours and pay very well.
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Front-end Assistant

July 2017 • Kailua, HI

What I liked

The fun coworkers and stable work hours.

What I wish was different

I would like to have more opportunities to get a full-time position.

Advice

Learn quickly.
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Cashier Assistant

December 2017 • Camas, WA

What I liked

Competitive Pay Flexible Hours

What I wish was different

Sundays off

Advice

Hard work ethic required Always on the go
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Associate

April - June 2017 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The pay was incredible, and the people were great for the most part.

What I wish was different

I wish they had been better about rotating people from outside work to inside work, and vise versa. When it's 90+ outside and I'm doing nothing but pushing carts for my six hour shift, my work quality is going to suffer.

Advice

Costco pays you about 1.5x the rate of most retail/ grocery stores, but expects you to do the work of two or three people. If you can manage that, then it is very good money. If not, it will burn you out.
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Bakery Wrapper

June 2015 - August 2018 • Anchorage, AK

What I liked

Great atmosphere, fair pay, outstanding commitment to employee care.

What I wish was different

Advice

It's a great place to work. Definitely get to know your benefits early!
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Merchandising

May 2018 • Ancaster, Ontario

What I liked

Fast paced, friendly work environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grocery Stocker

May 2018 • Kirkland, WA

What I liked

The people and the atmosphere

What I wish was different

Often understaffed in produce early on

Advice

Make sure you stick to a good sleep schdedule
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Cashier assistant

June 2018 • Pflugerville, TX

What I liked

I like the community and the people I work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Front end assistant

May 2016 • Hillsboro, OR

What I liked

Coworkers, wages, benefits

What I wish was different

More staffing but I understand that was beyond my control

Advice

Be prepared for anything and preserve
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Cashier

May 2017 - August 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

Love the people I work with, management is great. Pay is good and they are very flexible with schedules. Receive paid holiday, benefits, paid vacation, 401K, time and a half every sunday even at part time

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Hard work gets recognized quickly at a company like this
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