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snowy · 05-31-2005, 11:35 AM

A lot of people have brought up Costco in this thread--my good friend's mom works doing fraud investigation/loss protection for a Costco here in OR. I've gotten to see the other side of Costco as an employer, and I have to say I haven't heard any complaints--and this lady has worked for several large retailers in our area.

The reason WHY Costco manages to keep their costs low and their employees happy is that they don't spend all the money on their CEOs and administration that other large retailer chains do. The CEO only makes $100,000 more than a store manager. That's where they save all their money--they don't pay huge overinflated salaries to the top management. They also don't have to answer to a family demanding more money (like Wal-Mart and the Waltons).

As for me, I'd rather spend more money so that others can make a living wage. This is why I spend my money at Costco and other retailers besides Wal-Mart.

05-31-2005, 11:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	A lot of people have brought up Costco in this thread--my good friend's mom works doing fraud investigation/loss protection for a Costco here in OR. I've gotten to see the other side of Costco as an employer, and I have to say I haven't heard any complaints--and this lady has worked for several large retailers in our area. The reason WHY Costco manages to keep their costs low and their employees happy is that they don't spend all the money on their CEOs and administration that other large retailer chains do. The CEO only makes $100,000 more than a store manager. That's where they save all their money--they don't pay huge overinflated salaries to the top management. They also don't have to answer to a family demanding more money (like Wal-Mart and the Waltons). As for me, I'd rather spend more money so that others can make a living wage. This is why I spend my money at Costco and other retailers besides Wal-Mart. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau Last edited by snowy; 05-31-2005 at 11:38 AM..