Pros
Best temping company I've heard of (I have worked for three so far, and all the temps talk with each other about where they work) Excellent starting wage - was $18/hr when I started, $5/hr more than closest competitor They literally started the trend of temp companies in Seattle paying a decent wage Consistent wage increases and occasional bonuses Consistent work available during week and weekends, except off-season Paychecks are direct-deposit by default every other Friday Never had a pay dispute in my 3.5 years of working for them Benefits available to those who meet certain guidelines (surprising for temp company) Thoughtful and accessible management who are genuinely nice people Great scheduling and time-clock application Scheduling is self-initiated - just pick shifts you can work with the app and show up! Fun work environments, and a multitude to choose from Useful and insightful training that was fun time well spent Bright, friendly co-workers - haven't met a single Echo employee I don't like No non-compete agreement (which are not enforceable in WA State for food service laborers ): many Echo employees go on to work for other companies where they have been a temp. However, I did this for two months before I realized I made a mistake and went back to working for Echo.
Cons
Hiring took a while due to unforeseen circumstances, but was well worth the wait Rarely, but sometimes, shifts will change to similar times but different locations - be prepared to be flexible During off-season can be difficult to find work, but that goes for the whole industry - I think Echo is better than most due to having clients like Microsoft Not a good choice for people looking for in-house advancement opportunities, but definitely a good place to improve or learn new skills, make professional contacts, and experience what it's like working at a bunch of different places