So they aren't perfect. But many things they have/do here, would've had my managers rolling on the floor laughing if I suggested this.
Both are autoshops.
New autoshop supplied me with my own tool cart. They said if I acquire a list of tools they give me, the cart is mine to keep even I leave the next week. If I suggested this at my other job, I can't even imagine the reaction.
I'm being paid $2 more right off the bat. My previous pay isn't even in their pay range at all for employees. I'm still not paid much, but I'm extremely new.
They do paid holidays. I had to clarify with the HR lady and asked if we get double pay for working and she says “No, we're closed Memorial day but you're still paid for your normal hours” this definitely would've had them rolling on the floor.
What's funny is the shop I'm at now only has 4 locations. But they've been in business since the 60s. Maybe they chose to keep it small so it's less to deal with. My last company has like 7 or 8.
My new job pays for our certifications and even set it up so we can do it while at work instead of going home and doing it. Last job would've just given us a $1 raise if we get the certificate ourselves.
Our break room has a leather sofa, widescreen TV, and the computer that's pre logged in to the certificate programs or you can browse the web. Last job gave us a shitty foldout table and foldout chairs.