After a 25 year career with TWA then American, after her layoff due to 9/11, my sister was hired by Trader Joe’s in a suburb of St. Louis. Within one year she was promoted a few times, received several raises and a bonus. She absolutely loves her work and the customers. Being in management, she transfers from store to store but she said all the clientele is wonderful. The company is the best to its employees, too.
Maybe it’s a coastal thing....or a Long Island thing.