Costco employees share the 7 best parts of working at the retail chain with a cult-like following

An employee with two and a half years of experience cited the "growth potential" as a big draw.

"The best part about working at Costco is the friendly work environment and the endless career opportunities," an employee with four years of experience told Business Insider.

What's more, the chain apparently makes room for vertical, as well as horizontal, movement.

"The company has always had my back when I needed to transfer to another state due to my spouse's career moves," said an employee with 23 years of experience.

Some members are straight up irksome, according to Costco employees.

But if you're game for a day full of good, bad, and ugly interactions, the retail chain might be a perfect place for you.

A Costco employee of two years told Business Insider that "meeting all the different people" was their favorite part of the job.

Another Costco employee with two years of experience told Business Insider that getting to "work independently" was the best part of the gig.

A Costco employee with 25 years of experience told Business Insider that most of the people they worked with had a similar work ethic.

Five Costco employees had a lot of love for their team members.

"Many of the managers and other employees are amazing people," an employee who's worked at Costco for two years told Business Insider.

An employee with four years of work experience at Costco added that the store offers a "friendly work environment."

It's always great to get along with your coworkers. But some are fortunate enough to become so close with their colleagues that they're basically like a second family.

That's the case for four Costco employees who corresponded with Business Insider.

"I love how everyone is your family," a worker who's spent 10 years at Costco told Business Insider. "I spend a majority of my life at work, so I see them more than my actual family."

"I work with the best people," added an employee with 19 years of experience. "Most of us feel like a family. Brothers and sisters working as a team."

An employee who's worked at Costco for 10 years said that their supportive "work family" was a crucial part of helping "make work fun."

An employee with three years of experience at Costco said her colleagues were her "second family."

"They really take care of their employees and look out for them," she said. "Anytime there is an abusive member, management is awesome about stepping in and taking over so we don't have to stand there and get screamed at."

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