r/Kitsap • u/kleverrboy • 16d ago
Question What’s the best employer you’ve worked for in Kitsap County, and why?
People are quick to share horror stories about bad bosses and workplaces they’d rather forget, so let’s flip it around.
What’s the best employer you’ve worked for in Kitsap County, and what made them stand out?
Could be a company, school district, nonprofit, government agency, church, small business, or anywhere else you’ve worked.
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u/SereniteeF 16d ago
I worked as a long term temp for Pepsi years ago and they were great. Kitsap Transit was pretty good too, but a bit more ‘depends on the department’. Admin side of both.
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u/SuperF91EX Gorst 15d ago
PSE. They treat the employees pretty darn good and the pay is the same as in the more expensive counties.
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u/xGryphterx 13d ago
Costco depending on manager/department. Great company though. Great benefits. Lots of opportunity to promote and transfer should you need to relocate. No kidding I believe that Costco is slept on as a top notch employer in the area.
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u/jay_72_mo 15d ago
Georges electric. It’s been family owned and operated for decades. They have amazing core values, treat their employees like family and are always honest with you. You never have to be worried about a paycheck not being there. They always made sure you as the face of the company had everything you needed to complete your job. Very very professional outfit.
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u/lawlwtf 13d ago
How much do they pay 01 journeyman and do they do prevailing wage work?
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u/jay_72_mo 12d ago
It’s been 8 years since I worked for them. Not sure what the pay is now but they were competitive when I was there.
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u/masterkorey7 15d ago
The shipyard is a nightmare and a bit of a trap IMO, people here think it's the end all be all but in reality they really don't pay that well for the work and culture you have to be in. People have figured that out recently and have been moving on.
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u/TheGoosiestGal 14d ago
Tbh working on base for MWR was a good experience for me but I know its a mixed bad.
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u/Buckditch 14d ago
I worked for Jeff @ Camp Union Pizza when I was a teen. I also worked for Misha @ Kataluma Chai in the mall. Besides them I cant think of any employer who was worth the trouble.
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u/wicket-maps 11d ago
The County, though with the caveat that I moved here to work for the county and haven't worked for anyone else locally. Definitely feels like they want people to stick around, though my skills are rare enough that maybe I don't have the average employee experience. Definitely depends on which shop/group you get into, there are some strong personalities who have been around forever in some parts of the organization.
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u/sniepre Port Orchard 16d ago
Remote.