It used to be a great place to work - Program Specialist The Home Depot Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Unfortunately, at the end of my 10 year tenure at THD, the best reason for working there was a paycheck. I liked my job. I was just unable to perform to the standards of my supervisor. My co-workers felt the same and since I have left the company most of them have departed as well. If they're still there, they're actively seeking employment elsewhere. It was sad to see a once great company that I was proud to be employed by deflated such as it was. As I worked for two supervisors I frequently had to travel from one office to another. I was never compensated for time spent using my personal vehicle or for the cell phone calls made to me on my personal cell phone by either of them.

Cons

Their was no clear direction on what the ultimate goal was other than make sales. Goals changed daily if not hourly. Mangement were free to speak to employees in any manner they deemed necessary. I was expected to work 10 or more hours a day while my manager stood around and spoke of non sense to other fellow employees. My managers expectations were impossible to live up to in a 50 hour or more work week. I pride myself on being a hard worker. I try to give one hundered percent. I was so frustrated at the end. I was glad to leave.

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Pros

The Home Depot has a solid moral compass. They aren't about sacrificing their ethics for the sake of a sale, which I love. They also hire a diverse group of people and give a lot back to the community. They offer a lot of benefits and little treats for their employees. Although they push their associates to meet quota, they're realistic about what can and can't be accomplished.

Cons

Home Depot has two different sides to it. Store associates and those of us considered "store support" who are payed by the vendors but work in the stores 100% of the time. I constantly hear about how store associates are stressed out by management and their hours are being rearranged a lot, cut, and they often are stretched thin due to lack of full staffing. "Store support" associates who do merchandising have it better than those who work in specific departments. However, you never really gain knowledge unless you have the time to look things up and read packaging.

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The Home Depot Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. From the top down, the key to business at The Home Depot is our commitment to not only customer service, but to our associates. Because taking care of associates is one of our core values, we’re always looking for ways to ensure our associates have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We strive to provide an environment where associates feel they’re valued, treated fairly and respected.
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