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Brain dead....
Dec 28, 2016 12:44 AM
camaro69mann1
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Brain dead....
HitchhikeroftheInternet
Oh ho I may have quit that hellhole but I'm keeping that one
donkeykonh2781
It's an entry level position with next to no training, what do you expect? Source: I worked there.
llarkspurrs
Went to Home D yesterday and asked this lady where trash can lids are. Idk if she wanted to help as little as possible, she just mumbled.
Rebelrick3190
Home Depot moves employees from department to department if they wanna move usually the ppl who are good at knowing it all has moved up.
allginger
I just wanted to build a shelf. Why am I building an interplanetary transportation device?
Dadof4
I worked at Home Depot back in the day. They don't know shit now.
pudf
Thanks for sharing your love OP
zPapa
Tbh I ask because I don't want to spend 30 minutes looking for something
forestfinagle
Cheer up, home owner
TheMonsterWithinYou
To be fair, I needed a T8 light fixture that was already wired and they had it but Lowes didn't. :)
Brocktooon
That's why you should order it online then pick it up.
tallbuquerque
jadespider
It's retail, results will vary, but there's usually someone around that really knows their shit.
FlintstonesChewableMorphine
Classic Loki
Cuddl3Bug
I ask for help all the time, but thats usually because i need help finding something that should be in the isle im in but for some 1/2
Cuddl3Bug
Reason isnt there!
MegaMetal
Is that the guy with all the "Metal" versions of various movie and tv themes on youtube?
domthebombdotcom
no, Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
hearthstoneaccount3
Honestly a tablet at the end of the aisle would probably tell you everything you need to know. Throw in few Kiva droids and who needs humans
robotzombies
You could also use the Home Depot app. If you know what you're looking for, it'll tell you exactly where it is by aisle and bay number.
hearthstoneaccount3
Yeah its pretty good, I just wish more businesses would do away with people where technology is obviously superior.
TraitorousTrump3
Can I say 'the round thingy that locks on to the square thingie on the back of my toilet' and it finds that?
SpecimenSpiff
What a time to be alive.
yugodoggo
And inventory at that store and others. Plus free Wifi to use it.
aggropup
Bortus
I worked in the wine department of Waitrose and those middleclass old fucks thought I was a sommelier, asking for wine a recommendation for
Bortus
their fucking dinner party.
VikingEagle
As someone who works for HD, were really need better uniforms, even just a tag that says what department people work in since (1/2)
VikingEagle
a lot of us, especially receiving and lot guys, need to move through a lot of departments that aren't theirs, a good chunk of guys (2/3)
VikingEagle
get stopped in a department they know nothing about just because the customer has no way of telling who's what, and that's (3/4)
VikingEagle
not even getting into communication and workforce problems (4/4, honest mistake)
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domthebombdotcom
I get that, but I had a guy come in once who wanted an entire wood working project worth done with finish quality cuts done. I spent 2 hours
domthebombdotcom
helping him out, and told him next time he had to buy a saw, thats just not our job. plus those saws are wood butchers, not a clean cut
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domthebombdotcom
your capitalization makes the saw sound so ominous haha, but yeah, sometimes associate like to hide, I tried to help when I could
ozzyozzofozz
That's why Menards is taking over
MasterKhajiit
Plumbing, Electrical, and appliances too! The savings will always come right back to you!
ozzyozzofozz
Yep, sang it in the voice too :( I need to wear earplugs at work
imshibagel
Honestly, I know a good amount about building/crafting and I still find the staff pretty helpful
KingMammajamma
I market for home depot interiors and i couldn't agree more. They're pretty knowledgeable
NotMyOfficialUsername
Home depot lumber employee here, i like to think i help a lot of home owners :)
CreepyFreak
I can't imagine too many people go to home Depot that don't know what they're looking for.
paulmack
The hammers are not always with the tools.
robotzombies
At a Home Depot, they almost always are with the tools.
paulmack
You'd think! But I've seen them with the nails a couple times. Which makes sense.
initialDee
Work at home depot, u probably asked a cashier or m.e.t. those who work in departments specialize in that said department only. I work 1/
initialDee
With met. I know nothing about products or how they work. I keep shelves according to vendor's specs, that's my job. I get called 2/
initialDee
All types of names for not knowing stuff. I'm not brain dead, I just don't specialize in the thing you're looking for. Dick
Fairydogmother
Well why the fuck is refractory cement by drywall?
Downvotingfairy
Because it's easier for contractors to go to one section to get common job items. I worked in the lumber/construction goods department
fergy130
There are contract restrictions with various vendors like DAP, Henrys, SIKA and Quikrete. No Henrys in paint dept, sika allowed in 1/2
robotzombies
Because that's the building materials section: lumber, drywall, concrete, fencing, etc.
domthebombdotcom
as a former employee we ask the same shit, its corporate that places/lays out stuff most of the time. drove me nuts
fergy130
3/2 so sometimes things have to be put in weird places because vendors fight
Tyrosine68
Why is masonry caulking in paint?
fergy130
2/2 department except in the concrete section, etc. But DAP, Henrys and SIKA all make products that count as adhesives, caulks and sealants
AndrewOkerson
There are seasonal folks who don't know too much, but most employees have a lot of training in their department. Just don't ask a cashier!
LastbornReaper
This goes for a lot attendant as well. Yes they know the store but as a former lot guy I was paid to know where my carts were not product.
Virunuss
As a cashier @ Walmart, also yes. I know a fair amount due to time spent there, but I do not shop there often, do not stock, do not know.
angrybeards
It's okay, I worked in construction for 7 years and was wrapping up my civil engineering degree, I was in D21, let them think i'm dumb.
AgentK2s
21/22 the never gets the reach truck or help. Miss it some times
angrybeards
I do too at times, but then I come to my senses and remember the customers..
bigassballs1
Home Depot used to hire ex plumbers, electricians, etc. Now? well....it's different.
TheNine
As a ss employee I can give you exact directions to almost every product. Ask me anything about it though and I'm like nah no clue sorry
Heyitszay
As a cashier at home depot holy shit yes
Tyrosine68
Oh, OP you haven't dealt with brain-dead store staff until you've asked for assistance at Canadian Tire.
BossCar9
Now I'm curious.
axtonthecomando55
and the only guy that talks to you wants to sign you up for a MasterCard . Lol
Tyrosine68
And will not go away until you're forced to tell him to fuck off and die!
axtonthecomando55
Lol
passbuspass
I dont know why this delights me so much, but it tickles me to see my neighbors up north all making the same Mastercard reference
Tyrosine68
The moment you walk in a Canadian Tire store the card hounds are on you like white on rice. They're relentless.
MagisterMilitum
But seriously, do you want a Canadian Tire Rewards Mastercard? DO YOU?!?
Tyrosine68
No thanks. No, thank you. No! Seriously, no. Look, just leave me alone. Fuck off!!
NialltheWimpie
Discount Tire might give them a run for their money. But I've never dealt with Canadian Tire...
workINbrogress
americans will never understand the struggle. its a pandemic
LargeHoman
Always apologizing yet never doing anything wrong intentionally, it's the worst
Tyrosine68
Oh, they never apologize. If they even speak to you, you're supposed to feel overwhelming gratitude.
LargeHoman
psst, it's a joke about all Canadians being nice and apologizing too much.
Tyrosine68
I know. The real joke is the folks at CT are the antithesis of the Canadian stereotype.