Babette: The long shifts, risk of infection, and psychological stress feel like trivial complaints when you call me your angel!

Beverly: The most important part of my uniform is my smile. 

Miranda: Cleaning your house is infinitely more satisfying than a pension plan.

Sally: It's not about the paycheck. It's about the hugs from the kids I keep in my heart. 

Dolores: Ever since they raised the minimum wage, I've been able to live like a queen. 

Diana: I don’t need hazard pay to know my supermarket thinks I’m essential. They gave me this fabulous mask!

Owen: I know it's for my own safety when my employer locks me in the store at night.

Mr. Jones: The sunshine, the fresh air, and my defined benefits plan.

Patty: I like to see it as a glass half full—almost 60% of female fast-food workers have not been sexually harassed.

Cheryl Anne: The hours are flexible. 

Bess: If you have the will and the drive, there is no ceiling to what you can achieve. 

Allison: At the management academy, I learned the company cheer, how to advance in my career, and tips for spotting employees starting to unionize. 

Rosa: I love the feeling of accomplishment 

I get every single day. 

Karen and Sherry: Who needs paid sick leave when you have friends. 

Tim: I enjoy the deep conversations with strangers.

Raymond: I take pride in the diversity of those being brought into the union construction sector through apprenticeship programs.

Chuck: The career opportunities are phenomenal. 

Ronald: Law enforcement officers are often portrayed as big, dumb knuckle-draggers, but in reality many are smart, compassionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their communities.

Scott: My chronic health conditions caused by continuous, low-level exposure to agricultural pesticides are eclipsed by the satisfaction of knowing my work feeds your family. 

Tammy: I do not find my work environment to be offensive, intimidating, hostile, or unwelcome.

Marge: Do what you love and the money will follow. 

Kathy Nix: The overwhelming gratitude and recognition.

Roxy: I feel lucky to be there for so many people first thing in the morning, setting the tone for their day.

Poppy: The high employee turnover gives me more chances to make new friends.

Eunice: I used to draw and paint for hours a day. Now I'm the assistant lab manager. 

Debbie: I do work the Lord would be proud of. 

Nader: My annual performance review gives me something to look forward to. 

Gene and Neil: Two words. Break time. 

Pam: I almost passed out when I won the Employee of the Month Award. 

Mike: The public's generosity is astounding.

Craig: My 401(k) plan empowers me to control my own destiny. 

Ursala: "Service with a smile" is my middle name. 

Dan: I'm empowered to make decisions and encouraged to be creative.