Wikipedia tells me that of Apple's 43,000 U.S. employees, 30,000 work in Apple stores. That's probably an above-average retail experience, but it's retail. Cust

Wikipedia tells me that of Apple's 43,000 U.S. employees, 30,000 work in Apple stores. That's probably an above-average retail experience, but it's retail. Customers get angry. Long hours. Pay is what it is. I'd expect that a blend of Apple's HQ talent (very satisfied) and its store employees (hmmn) is the explanation.