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

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

Terence: My manager believes in me. 

Milly: Basically two days are never alike, when you have the right attitude towards work and focus primarily on the customers.

Liz-Ann: If you express interest, you are highly likely to be trained in a multitude of roles. 

Ben: Hell, I'm glad to be working. 

Apolinar: If I'm going to be working 60 hours a week, it's going to be on my terms and doing what I want to do and what I feel most passionate about. 

Tiana: It's a job you don't have to have male hormones to do.

Alice: Being laid off gives you a reason to think seriously about getting a fresh start in an industry that excites you. 

Kwame: I can bring my authentic self to work.

David: I was taken seriously when I told my recruiter about my goal to climb up the company ranks. 

Greg: I can find no words to convey how I feel when people of all cultures, backgrounds, and ages come up and say “thank you.” I know they are not thanking just me, but the millions of public servants throughout the nation.

Tom: Truck driving is more than a job, it’s a way of life, and this way of life isn’t for everyone.

John: Early on, I wanted to work with trees so I sacrificed making a lot of money to work with trees. I can't tell you how many tree jobs I interviewed for only to be the second choice to someone else. 

Shira: Each chicken sandwich I serve is another opportunity to glorify the birds God created for His Kingdom.

Melanie: I like making swans out of towels so that the guests feel special.

Catherine: I enjoy showing new employees the ropes.

Devon: Sneakers are just the beginning. 

Jen: My grandkids don't know where their next meal is coming from.

Milka: I am grateful to the robots for making my job safer. 

Jacob: You find yourself patting your kids down

Roxy: I was so excited to be hired by the phone company. Customer service was a blast. We had some real strange callers who screamed, cursed, and talked in riddles. One night, after supervision left, we patched the callers together using the old cord board, and did they ever cuss then!

Roland: The world-class training. 

Jake: I’m proud to educate people through my job, and I say this to the dissenters: If we want a public that's knowledgeable about wild animals, we must provide them with opportunities to touch dolphins in swimming pools so they don’t destroy their natural habitat.

Stanislav: You have to know 40 ways to cut up a cow. 

Joshua: When you hear the animal rights activists claim me and my fellow dairy farmers run “factories,” think about it. If I didn’t treat my 1,200 cows good, they wouldn’t give you milk. 

Patrick: My company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is an attractive benefit that helps me plan for a carefree retirement and share in my company's success.

Celina Chisom: I am proud to work for a company

Jodie: There isn’t another company out there that I know of that has the heart and passion we do.

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

Anne: Some of history's greatest minds were teachers. Aristotle. Galileo. Mozart. Marie Curie. Stephen Hawking. Those who can do, certainly teach. 

Gennie G: Appearance plays a big part in the workplace not only in how your colleagues and management view you, but also how you view yourself.

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

Marisa: Teaching controversial issues is a cornerstone of democratic education and, contrary to public opinion, is the antithesis of indoctrination. 

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

Wendy: Free coffee for the night shift employees!

Diana: No matter how unkind someone is when I ring them up, I always give them a big smile. It might be the only sunshine they feel all day. 

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. 

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

Amanda: The lack of a union may seem like a bad thing, but the money I save on union dues is worth it. 

Thavary: I can rest assured that the company has my back whenever I get hurt on the job. 

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 started with a shovel in my hand and now I’m running a thousand people on a billion-dollar jobsite.

Noel: Seeing people at their worst and their best.

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

Chuck: The career opportunities are phenomenal. 

Peter and Ginny: We work together like a well-oiled machine. 

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

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.

Carl A.: The opposite of a toxic workplace is a place of love and belonging, safety and trust, and engagement and productivity. 

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. 

Eileen & John, Sandwich Artists: We broke the rule on workplace romance! 

Alexandra: If you live a super hectic and competitive life throughout the majority of your week, using your off hours to volunteer can be one of the best stress management tools out there.

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.

Zanub: 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. 

Winnie: I like my uniform. 

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

Rosa: I love the feeling of accomplishment every single day. 

Mike: The public's generosity is astounding.

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

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

Dr. Pippin: The crushing educational debt and financial insecurity are no match for a puppy's snuggles and licks.

Stephanie: I may not get health insurance, but my kids get in free. 

Gina: It sure beats a desk job! 

Christine, V.P. of Personnel: Fortunately, there is no glass ceiling in banking.

Marjorie: I like knowing that I make a difference.

Karla: 90% of the time, I'm standing on my feet. The rest of the time? I'm jumping for joy!

Edward: The key to success as a parking attendant? A friendly personality and a strong bladder. 

Laurie: Three cheers for employee discounts!

Raquel: I am confident that the store’s security system will protect me.