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Eric Pfeiffer
January 08, 2025
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Apparently some people didn't realize what a win it is to work at Costco.
As the adage goes, there's an exception to every rule, and the exception to the rule of retail employment being a hellscape of low pay and high turnover is the warehouse giant Costco. It seems not everyone is aware of Costco's reputation as an employer, though, since a woman sharing her triumph at landing a job there was initially met with surprising derision on social media. But the critics were quickly corrected by both Costco employees and people familiar with the company's employment practices, launching a celebration of Costco as a responsible business that takes care of its employees.
A woman named Doreau shared a selfie from her car holding up her Costco employee badge with a caption that read, "After almost 3 months. I'm officially hired." Whether she'd been searching for a job in general for 3 months or had been in the hiring process with Costco for that long isn't clear, but her smile and triumph emoji indicated that she was proud of the accomplishment.
"We can't be afraid and look away."
Let’s be honest—most of us have had enough of lectures from the rich and beautiful of Hollywood during their moments of triumph. It’s easy to tune out when a victory speech veers into self-righteous territory or feels disconnected from reality.
But every so often, one of these speeches transcends the usual clichés and hits home with a message that’s not only powerful but has earned its bona fides through meaningful action. These rare moments remind us of the potential impact a public platform can have when used wisely.
"Hey you’re wearing my favorite outfit again.”
I think most people in longterm relationships eventually reach a point where seeing your partner step out of the shower doesn't really register for you. There becomes a "normal every day" nudity — changing clothes, bathing, etc. — that is not inherently sexual and therefore no longer warrants celebration.
Unfortunately, that sucks! No one wants to be ogled 24/7 when they're just trying to exist, but at the same time, no one wants to feel like they're invisible to their partner. It's a fine line, and it's easy to see why longterm spouses can lose sight of each other over time and stop appreciating the attraction that initially drew them together.
The comments are more inspiring than the song itself.
Internet comment sections can be Wild Wests of rage-bait trolling, deadpan hilarity, even flat-out cruelty. But if you find the right YouTube music video, you click away feeling deeply moved—and maybe less alone in the universe.
Ironically, a perfect example is The Cure’s lyric video for, well, "Alone." The song was released on September 26, 2024, previewing the iconic goth-rock band’s first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World. And, needless to say, some diehard fans were in a vulnerable place—as of this writing, there are nearly 8,200 comments, and many of them are heavy and profound, touching on love and grief and the communal power of art.