I used to work for Home Depot about 2 years ago and one day decided to up and leave. I struggled as a cashier to gain respect from the "managers" day in and day out. My supervisor, who ended up getting caught in fraud on the job, used to schedule me while I was in school, even though she was repeatedly told when I could work. The managers were very unprofessional.
Also, the stores are run by men. There are virtually no women managers, and sexual harassment is rampant. I have witnessed horrific treatment of women and minorities daily. One time I was on a product knowledge walk, and the manager who was giving it kept following a black customer. He said, "There is no need for a black kid to want to buy a trash bucket, they tend to steal, you know."
My boyfriend just left Home Depot also, because of the racist comments by employees and managers who tend to bleed orange. But one of the worst memories I have as a Home Depot employee was having to do the stupid Home Depot cheer during a store meeting. They humiliated me, making me feel like a cheerleader for Home Depot.
If anyone is considering working for Home Depot, look elsewhere!
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