Not surprisingly, Federal Express was an attractive catch for many communities. First of all, FedEx was a "marquee name," as one official put it, and brought status and a cutting-edge feel to a community. More importantly, FedEx's jobs were relatively good ones. Many were less than full time, and many were in the middle of the night when FedEx did most of its sorting. But they paid relatively well, and, importantly, even part-time employees could qualify for benefits. The firm had a good reputation for treating its employees well.