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
