Just got fired yesterday from Home Depot!!!!

This will be good therapy for me...
I worked for Home Depot for 4 1/2 years...New Dept. Head was hired in, New Store Manager past 6 months...they decided to "clean house" nothing you can do because of the "at will" law in Ohio...Literally "fire" at will...you don't need a single reason why...In short I was making pretty good money as a kitchen designer $17.00 an hour..my reviews were always good and had excellent customer comments...I was third in "dollars per hour" among my peers....not bad, just not as good as theirs...this dept. head sat me down for the first write up which was rediculous...a few months went by, then a few days ago they told me to come into the office...since my first write up they added three more, which I wasn't even aware of, more crazy accusations....then I was "in there sights"...then a few days after that they called me into the Loss Prevention office and charged me with leaving the store property, which I did to go get coffee, they said it wasn't company policy to leave the property during breaks...everyone I knew did it so I never questioned it..worked retail all my life...it didn't surprise me...Only work there if, you're part time, a college student, or a retired person that has to get out of the house...not a good place to consider it a career type job...Think about it, they don't lay off at Home Depot,they harass you until you quit or transfer to another store, or they fire you.. I was making about 30,000 a year, fire me and nine other workers at the same pay scale, you just saved the company over $300,000..if you do work there, memorize the associate handbook, or "My Apron" as they call it and pray that you don't do anything wrong...oh, it wouldn't hurt to "kiss a lot of ass..."

Talk to friends and relatives that may have worked at a Home Depot...Home Depot may have been a good place in the past but I think times have changed..

think twice about the Big Orange Box!

If you worked there for 4+ years, you should know that you can't leave the property while you are on the clock. That is told to new associates at Orientation. Don't blame other people for the fact that you broke a clearly written and explained rule!

Wow...you're misinformed and insulting. Yes, I do work for HD, and you clearly do not know the policy. SOP does not, in any way, state that you can not leave the store (to go outside or to your car). The policy is very clear that you can not leave the property, when on the clock, unless it is for company business. One can only wonder what other policies you were unable to understand.
As for your personal attack, I feel no need to respond. Good luck in your future employment.

I really pity your situation.Working for 4 years and get fired means ... nothing worse than this.I wish you all the best and hope you will be placed soon.

Wow,
SayNoToDepot it sure seems like you got the shaft big time. They should realize that it's the hourly people that are ones that face the customers everyday and should be supported at all costs. It seems that HD plays favorites to their managers and not to their hourly people. I was told about a district manager that barely puts in over 25 hours a week and spends time between stores shopping, running errands and side jobs. Tell me that's not a loss for the company. Well, good luck to you.

Maybe you can get a job at BlockBuster Video.

be glad that you don't work there anymore. company isn't what it used to be. i walked out of there last year when they eliminated imas after 11 years with the company, they told me i was making too much. i used to be proud working there, back when it was a respectable place to work. but thing changed so much after bernie and arthur left and not for the better. so now i'm making even more working in a medical field with a job security and a lot better benefits. thank you home depot for ending my miserable career with incompetent management and horrible company leadership. to the rest of you, i wish you luck because you're going to need it.

tarheel00 in Batavia, Ohio said: If you worked there for 4+ years, you should know that you can't leave the property while you are on the clock. That is told to new associates at Orientation. Don't blame other people for the fact that you broke a clearly written and explained rule!

He went out to get a cup of coffee, big deal.....

tarheel00 in Batavia, Ohio said: If you worked there for 4+ years, you should know that you can't leave the property while you are on the clock. That is told to new associates at Orientation. Don't blame other people for the fact that you broke a clearly written and explained rule!

As SOP states: if you leave the building for a break you need to remove your apron and punch out. There is NOTHING that says you need to stick around for your break. lets get real here ppl. There must be consistancy in our stores. That is the problem. Not one store follows policy. There are favorites who get away with everything. We all need to set examples for one and other. Mgmt. shouldnt allow others to get away with breaking the rules ,ALL should be held accountable. I am sorry but the blame goes to upper mgmt. They put on a blind eye for some but not all. Perfect ex. I was approved holiday. Mgmt took away all approved holiday for everyone. Find out those who applied for holiday after myself and others were granted holiday off with pay. The favorites. Aware line knows about this. Ex. if you are going to get coffee for Mgmt. you dont need to punch out for breaks. Ex. No call no show more than one occasion for associate, no counseling, no write up, no documentation. Another calls out and gets written up even after drs. note submitted. HR really needs to hear what ppl have to say. Sitting in town hall meetings is not counter productive if no one comes up with a resolution.
MGMT. meetings: worthless. If dept heads dont know how to read or set adds, they shouldnt be in their position. HD needs to let dept heads do the job they hold them accountable for. We dont write our schedules, there is no room for creativity, our suggestions are always shrugged off, we dont have associates to delegate to so guess who does all the work. Definition of a Dept. Head: A person who takes the blame for all upper mgmt.

xdept91 is right. When I would not sign one of their outrageous statements I got written up also. Don't dare get hurt at work because all they will try to do is get rid of you. They reduced my salary by quite a bit. They told me I would recieve compensation checks to make up for some of the salary that I lost due to the accident in which they were at fault. Said I would recieve it for 9 1/2 yrs. After about 4-5 months it was taken away. If this happens to you file a claim with workman's comp. right away. Don't believe anything they tell you.

I just ran across this and have to ask to everyone who was terminated in these "odd" ways.
Did anyone call an attorney??

Liz_ in Alabama said: I just ran across this and have to ask to everyone who was terminated in these "odd" ways.
Did anyone call an attorney??

Not yet, but filed a claim with the EEOC!

Ooogha in San Jose, California said: Not yet, but filed a claim with the EEOC!

In your case your husband worked there for 15 years???(I dunno anything about homedepots policies... The last corp I worked for was I had to get written up 3 times for the same thing to get fired. After 15 years I would think it'd be an act of congress.

I feel sorry for you guys going through this. If there is anything I do to help you or anyone here feel free to email me working4you@comcast.net

God bless you and yours,
Liz

You do get 3 strikes before you're fired, but it doesn't necessarily have to be the same offense, it could be 2 lates and 1 failure to provide customer service, or 2 no call no shows, it depends, some things you get only 1 strike, like safety violation or theft of any kind (hours, money, merchandise) it's really not any different than any other job, unfortunately most of the posts here are from disgruntled former employees who are bitter at HD when they should kick themselves in the but for screwing up and giving them a verifiable reason to terminate them. As for me, I'm very happy with the HD and the way they treat their employees, so if you are a job seeker, don't let these bitter morons affect your opinion of this company...

Ooogha in San Jose, California said: Yeah, I get that... I'm in HR myself. However, this company simply wants to pay the least it can for work so why keep a guy who's been there 15 years and pay him $17 when they can pay a new guy $10? It just sucks the way they go about it... Get a new manager and employee doesn't kiss 'a' so let's term him. My brother was a big shot in this company at one time but it was before the original founders left... and it hasn't been the same since. Go Lowe's!

True but this is the same at just about every company, even Lowes, the bottom line is the bottom line. If an employee basically become a relic taking up space with a higher salary, they leave themselves open for termination. The key is to stay engaged and make yourself needed. Brown nosing isn't necessary, but hard work and good attitude is absolutely the key to keeping your job. And don't do anything stupid like no call no shows or habitual lateness, that makes it too easy for them

A break as defined by division of labor is uninterrupted time where you can determine your activities. I don't remember ever seeing not leaving property during a break as policy or code of conduct. We never term'd over that. But that's the problem with HD right now it is what policy do they want to enforce today. If you look at who has been let go in the last 18 months it is alot of highly paid long term associates. They need to do it to pay the outrageous salary of the master specialists.

Yes, in a way all companies are the same but at HD there are more slim working there in positions of power.

You can not leave the premises while on the clock, including breaks, lunch is different, it's because if you say get in an accident or something the store would be responsible for damages, we have termed several associates for just going accross the street. our sm spotted them and did the dirty work himself.

I know of some managers and associates who sit in their cars during break and while on duty a lot and talk with their friends.

Gregzilla in Aberdeen, Mississippi said: I know of some managers and associates who sit in their cars during break and while on duty a lot and talk with their friends.

see the parking lot is technically home depot property, but you can not go to subway for a sandwich

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: see the parking lot is technically home depot property, but you can not go to subway for a sandwich

Lot is not, once you pass the glass door its the landlords... get your facts straight LACKY, WHAT WAS YOUR SALES LAST WEEK LACKY??

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: Buck up and get back to work, stop sponging off society, unless you were a double amputee, you should have recovered after 4-5 months... You're the reason the first 500 parking spots at walmart are for so called "handicapped" persons, when everyone who parks there is just a fat slob who can't stop stuffing their fat faces and sucking up all the parking spots, if you ask me, they're the ones who need to park a mile away and get some exercise. But that's just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt.

You must be a manager or a a-- kisser

Doesn't really matter... HD will find a way to fire you regardless, especially if you are making too much money!

As a matter of fact, they can. the building is all that is leased. As with most HD's. HD is alotted parking spaces but they are not theirs. HD has to apply for permits in some areas to do a rug event, etc. The rest has to be approved by the landlord of the property and the township fire inspector.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: You can not leave the premises while on the clock, including breaks, lunch is different, it's because if you say get in an accident or something the store would be responsible for damages, we have termed several associates for just going accross the street. our sm spotted them and did the dirty work himself.

Thats why you punch out. Get the facts straight ppl.

ok morons so the lot attendant is violating policies by rounding up carts, I don't think so. Outside the parking lot is the boundary deal with it retards

I worked for HD 10 years ago. I started out on the night crew stocking shelves and moved up to ASM. Im so glad I left and never looked back. As a couple of posters pointed out it was a great place to work at one time. I thought I was going to be there forever but the favoritism to cetain employees just crawed under my skin.
I had an employee in my dept who I was trying to get promoted to dept head. He was a hardworker, very reliable and great with the customers but instead the promotion was awarded to some stiff who didnt know squat and was a slacker but since he played golf with the store manager he was awarded the promotion. I couldnt friggin beleive it!!!!! LOL ten years later and it still pisses me off. The brown nosers and the cut throats is why I left.

Jersey Dan in Collingswood, New Jersey said: I worked for HD 10 years ago. I started out on the night crew stocking shelves and moved up to ASM. Im so glad I left and never looked back. As a couple of posters pointed out it was a great place to work at one time. I thought I was going to be there forever but the favoritism to cetain employees just crawed under my skin.
I had an employee in my dept who I was trying to get promoted to dept head. He was a hardworker, very reliable and great with the customers but instead the promotion was awarded to some stiff who didnt know squat and was a slacker but since he played golf with the store manager he was awarded the promotion. I couldnt friggin beleive it!!!!! LOL ten years later and it still pisses me off. The brown nosers and the cut throats is why I left.

You are so right on this one. Same issues in our store. Its all who you know. As dept. heads and Asm's I have learned all too well the only team the Store mgr. is on is his own team. All of us below him have to fend for ourselves because almost all store mgrs. dont care for anyone lower than himself. After all , they are in it for themselves.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: Buck up and get back to work, stop sponging off society, unless you were a double amputee, you should have recovered after 4-5 months... You're the reason the first 500 parking spots at walmart are for so called "handicapped" persons, when everyone who parks there is just a fat slob who can't stop stuffing their fat faces and sucking up all the parking spots, if you ask me, they're the ones who need to park a mile away and get some exercise. But that's just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt.

You are one arrogant sob. Maybe you are one those ppl who sponge up space while getting paid to do nothing. Hmmm. Cali is it? Yep- overpaid slackers. Wouldnt survive here.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: You do get 3 strikes before you're fired, but it doesn't necessarily have to be the same offense, it could be 2 lates and 1 failure to provide customer service, or 2 no call no shows, it depends, some things you get only 1 strike, like safety violation or theft of any kind (hours, money, merchandise) it's really not any different than any other job, unfortunately most of the posts here are from disgruntled former employees who are bitter at HD when they should kick themselves in the but for screwing up and giving them a verifiable reason to terminate them. As for me, I'm very happy with the HD and the way they treat their employees, so if you are a job seeker, don't let these bitter morons affect your opinion of this company...

Not anymore. I dont know what store you work at but I have known many ppl to be written up for several things and nothing has happened. Its all who you know. there isnt one store consistent with another.

Happy 2bgoneco in Colorado Springs, Colorado said: A break as defined by division of labor is uninterrupted time where you can determine your activities. I don't remember ever seeing not leaving property during a break as policy or code of conduct. We never term'd over that. But that's the problem with HD right now it is what policy do they want to enforce today. If you look at who has been let go in the last 18 months it is alot of highly paid long term associates. They need to do it to pay the outrageous salary of the master specialists.

Yes, in a way all companies are the same but at HD there are more slim working there in positions of power.

very well put. HD has there own policies, forget the labor board. As i said before, there isnt one store consistent with another. They make their own rules as they go along.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: ok morons so the lot attendant is violating policies by rounding up carts, I don't think so. Outside the parking lot is the boundary deal with it retards

Already checked. Once past the glass doors it is no longer HDs property. they are leasing the bldg. not the lot. Carts are HDs to round up so the property owners dont get sued. Get real. Go into your mgrs office or in the contractors entrance and look at the permit posted on the wall.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: Maybe they want knowledgeable associates instead of retards like yourself, and if you really need to know sales #s my dept. made 54k, made run rate by 1200 and store made 761k missed run rate by 2k.

Wow. thats all. such a small box you work at. When you work at a high volume store then maybe we will listen to you. As it is, you dont even know the correct way to read stats. Must be a wanna be manager.

James1963 in Parlin, New Jersey said: Wow. thats all. such a small box you work at. When you work at a high volume store then maybe we will listen to you. As it is, you dont even know the correct way to read stats. Must be a wanna be manager.

wow, so much anger. yeah your store is a big box, big deal, we were until this year. we're only 5 million from high volume status. I have already jumped through all the hoops for asm, I'm just waiting for an opening. I used to run a million dollar/yr business, but the current economy sux. Thank God for the HD giving me a good job, the best part is I get to have dinner with my family, and I don't have to line up work, or live on the phone my whole life. You guys truly don't know what a sucky job really is. I remember my family going on vacation without me, cause I had too much work to do. Now I make almost 60k and I don't remember the last time I broke a sweat. I can't help but to praise the HD for all my blessings.

No anger. I, too, enjoy working for HD, but that doesnt mean I agree with half the bs that goes on. Its not so much HD, its the mgmt. that doesnt run the company right. I have worked high volume retail mgmt. for too many years to count and that were way worse than HD. I consider HD a piece of cake job. We should all consider ourselves lucky to have a job. As far as having time with our families I would have to disagree and once you become an ASM you will find those precious moments you share with your family will soon be over. As an ASM it means even more committment and loyalty to HD, family becomes secondary. Not worth the promotion. And I would have to say most dont want to be promoted for that very reason. Good Luck!

There are tons of ppl who left HD who now work at Lowe's because of HD's management. Even lots of managers left. You never hear of ppl leaving Lowe's to go to HD. All I can say is "Good luck." Just keep bleeding orange cuz if you bleed red they'll find a way to get rid of you.

My buddy works @ Lowes, they put full timers on mandatory 32 hr weeks, eve HD doesn't stoop that low

tarheel00 in Batavia, Ohio said: Wow...you're misinformed and insulting. Yes, I do work for HD, and you clearly do not know the policy. SOP does not, in any way, state that you can not leave the store (to go outside or to your car). The policy is very clear that you can not leave the property,

It depends who you are and how politically connected you are in your store.

Come on!!! I have been working at Home Depot for several years and still work there AND YOU KNOW they pick and choose who to go after. This usually comes from the top down as many have a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT rapport as they regularly changed managers with different managers if you are not a manager. Like personal choice of acquaintances you could have the old SM think your are brilliant and a new one who thinks you are an idiot and wants to get rid of you. I am sure at least 20 to 30 percent of the store employees if they did the same thing it would not even been noticed. AND YOU ALSO know that the freakin' way it is managed is wacko, in my opinion, and I say this without any rancor or agenda.

The best thing anyone could do, and this is my advice, if they feel they have a target on their back is to put in a **legitimate** EEOC complaint as you can find probably several in each store, and sue the b******* for retaliation if they fire you.
These box stores are m***********s to work for with upper corporate knowing nothing what goes on. They just fired several or gave final writeups in my store. Hey, I could be next as I am independent and do not kiss anyone's behind. I have been surrounded with temps and part timers so I would not be that shocked to find myself rifted especially if the economy continues to get worst. If you work at this store and have some money you need to document anything if you have fell victim that may help you if you wind up filing a lawsuit as they defend them aggressively. Consult with an attorney on issues before you are fired.

masterspec101 in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: My buddy works @ Lowes, they put full timers on mandatory 32 hr weeks, eve HD doesn't stoop that low

32 hrs, huh? They tried that here at HD and it bombed out. If you were hired to work 40 they must give you 40. Otherwise, you all have a case to present to the dept. of labor. Been there. done that. We won.

Fgp6328 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey said: It depends who you are and how politically connected you are in your store.

Come on!!! I have been working at Home Depot for several years and still work there AND YOU KNOW they pick and choose who to go after. This usually comes from the top down as many have a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT rapport as they regularly changed managers with different managers if you are not a manager. Like personal choice of acquaintances you could have the old SM think your are brilliant and a new one who thinks you are an idiot and wants to get rid of you. I am sure at least 20 to 30 percent of the store employees if they did the same thing it would not even been noticed. AND YOU ALSO know that the freakin' way it is managed is wacko, in my opinion, and I say this without any rancor or agenda.

The best thing anyone could do, and this is my advice, if they feel they have a target on their back is to put in a **legitimate** EEOC complaint as you can find probably several in each store, and sue the b******* for retaliation if they fire you.
These box stores are m***********s to work for with upper corporate knowing nothing what goes on. They just fired several or gave final writeups in my store. Hey, I could be next as I am independent and do not kiss anyone's behind. I have been surrounded with temps and part timers so I would not be that shocked to find myself rifted especially if the economy continues to get worst. If you work at this store and have some money you need to document anything if you have fell victim that may help you if you wind up filing a lawsuit as they defend them aggressively. Consult with an attorney on issues before you are fired.

All employees no matter what job you hold should keep a log and record everything you do, hrs worked, assignments given to you, etc. its all you have against them. Always make a copy of your schedule and save it. YOu wont regret it.

Home Depot employees are generally lazy, unproductive kids (even the immature ones in their 50s) who are looking for a free ride. I've been working for HD for 8 years. I don't kiss ass, but I do bust my ass for my money. I'm being paid better than I would at any other retail (besides Lowe's, they pay the same), and continue to get raises (if not promotions), even though I know the store manager doesn't like me. The reason they can't fire me is because I come in on time, don't have excessive call-outs, and do my job while I'm there.

The only employees who really get dumped on/fired are the ones who come in late/leave early/call out excessively, can't be found even when they're on the clock, don't do what they're paid to do, etc.

In other words, you may think you're being smart, not getting caught as you bend the rules, but you're not as smart as you think. In fact, you self-titled "hard workers" are pretty damn obvious to the rest of us, never mind the managers. If you're doing/not doing something that makes my job harder, I'll report it. And don't think I'm a kiss-ass. I'm here for the money, not for making friends. I've told my own friends the same thing, "We may be friends, but as soon as I hit that clock at work, don't expect any favors from me. If you jeopardize my job, I'll turn you in faster than you can talk your way out of it."

They can give you the choice of going part-time, if you plead your case, but they don't have to.

There's only one person I work with who was there when I started at this store. Everyone else, including the managers, are newbs.

HD has made a lot of changes re:aprons on the floor and they are getting ready to make some more. They will be eliminating phone center positions in the stores, expeditors and lead generators this next year. Just an FYI

As for me, I'm very happy with the HD and the way they treat their employees, so if you are a job seeker, don't let these bitter morons affect your opinion of this company...

On your feet attending people's needs with a GAZILLION products to choose would drive me insane, I rather chew nails than work there!

James1963 in Parlin, New Jersey said: No anger. I, too, enjoy working for HD, but that doesnt mean I agree with half the bs that goes on. Its not so much HD, its the mgmt. that doesnt run the company right. I have worked high volume retail mgmt. for too many years to count and that were way worse than HD. I consider HD a piece of cake job. We should all consider ourselves lucky to have a job. As far as having time with our families I would have to disagree and once you become an ASM you will find those precious moments you share with your family will soon be over. As an ASM it means even more committment and loyalty to HD, family becomes secondary. Not worth the promotion. And I would have to say most dont want to be promoted for that very reason. Good Luck!

I too worked for home depot until recently, I was " terminated" for selling Christmas, yes, I said Christmas leftovers on the 13 th of January. Recently promoted to FES ,was DH, plus key carrier, MOD acting,in my 8 years of employment- Just received my Platinum Watch for excellent customer service, BAM--- My question is who would I talk this over with in order to state my case- ? District loss prevention and local HR s are a thing of the past. Really feel I got a raw deal. Not just me, the whole store, with a signed petition in hand, need to drop it into someones' lap that actually gives a s--- about the " Doing the Right Thing" I am now tired of people calling me, emails, notes on my front door, crying out for justice. Just the Facts need to get to somebody----help---

vsulla in Walled Lake, Michigan said: be glad that you don't work there anymore. company isn't what it used to be. i walked out of there last year when they eliminated imas after 11 years with the company, they told me i was making too much. i used to be proud working there, back when it was a respectable place to work. but thing changed so much after bernie and arthur left and not for the better. so now i'm making even more working in a medical field with a job security and a lot better benefits. thank you home depot for ending my miserable career with incompetent management and horrible company leadership. to the rest of you, i wish you luck because you're going to need it.

My theory is " you get what you pay for" People are worth every penny you pay them, being qualified in their jobs. It is so hard now to get rid of the dead weight, with three write ups and this person and that having to make sure it isn't a discrimnation suit.

innoko2 in Phoenix, Arizona said: HD has made a lot of changes re:aprons on the floor and they are getting ready to make some more. They will be eliminating phone center positions in the stores, expeditors and lead generators this next year. Just an FYI

Just eliminateed District loss prevention and only 1- HR per district now- the thieves will have a hayday robbing the stores blind. Lost one of our best asm this week, they said we had too many. What ever happened to having quality people to assist the customers?

jamessuperstar said: Just eliminateed District loss prevention and only 1- HR per district now- the thieves will have a hayday robbing the stores blind. Lost one of our best asm this week, they said we had too many. What ever happened to having quality people to assist the customers?

How about eliminating the assistant to the assistant to the global to the market buyers, how about making the corporate people work in a store so they know the " stuffed snowman figures" we have had four 7 years now, don't sell.

James1963 in Parlin, New Jersey said: very well put. HD has there own policies, forget the labor board. As i said before, there isnt one store consistent with another. They make their own rules as they go along.

It is in "who" you know, issues can be resolved in the store, or in my case: faxed to corporate, without the facts, to be terminated. No real management skills are needed to be upper management, just a paper and sales pusher

I worked for HD for six years and was recently fired for minimum safety reasons.I was a floor supervisor and training for Assistant store mgr. When I started working for HD I was going to LSU and they were cooperative with my work schedule to allow for my school classes.I was promoted to floor supervisor about a year ago and was training for Asst store mgr,so I quit school as my duties were too complex to continue school.They have spies in the store to find some little nothing to get you fired when you are making $17.00 hr.The store mgr.asst mgr.or the district mgr.sat back on their dead bottoms and never backed me up as whoever reported this sleazy incident went straight to corporate.This was a slap in the face for me as I worked my tail off to get where I was not to mention quitting my education.I will not recommend anyone to work for HD as they absolutely don't appreciate experienced employees.After getting over the shock I can thank them for the termination as I am going back to school and finish the 60 hours I have to get a degree and HD can go to you know where.Good luck for those who are still with HD as they sure need best wishes working for this CO.

Ain't that the "truth" Truth? My husband worked there for over 15 years and a lame young manager fired him for markdowns which he said he did improperly. Funny, he had done them the exact same way since he was hired! Even though the Manager got his (he was later fired), it hasn't helped my husband find comparable work. So, yeah, I guess we're just another case but it still sucks! I just know that everything happens for a reason and at least he is out of that horrible work environment that praises those who kiss 'you know what' and poops on those that have given all.

Ooogha in San Jose, California said: Ain't that the "truth" Truth? My husband worked there for over 15 years and a lame young manager fired him for markdowns which he said he did improperly. Funny, he had done them the exact same way since he was hired! Even though the Manager got his (he was later fired), it hasn't helped my husband find comparable work. So, yeah, I guess we're just another case but it still sucks! I just know that everything happens for a reason and at least he is out of that horrible work environment that praises those who kiss 'you know what' and poops on those that have given all.

I heard recently that "an organization is the long shadow of one person". In this case that would the RVP. Since the beginning of Home Depot the talent pool has been shallow. As a result the people running the show are without much requisite skill or experience. They are playing the part of Store Manager, District Manager, and Regional Vice President and so on...but they are simply the person that lasted the longest after they first took the job out of sheer desperation and worked their way up from lot attendant. Most of these managers absolutely hate (sadly that is the appropriate word) so many things that it is sad. Some hate the customers. Some hate minorities, some hate women, some hate being told what to do. The list is too long to include. Bottom line there is a lot of irritation from years of being pooped on that few (if any) have much of a soul left. Many harbor a lot of resentment and eventually someone crosses their path, and the very same thing they did…they fire someone else for. Most are just very scared of being found out for exactly what they are: empty suits.