Pros
You get to help people. That is by far the best thing about working for the big orange box. Another great benefit is learn how to cheat to the system so when you do home improvements you know how to get the great deals. Also, you get to work with people from all walks of life. As a veteran, you get alot more respect at the Depot. Home Depot is the biggest employer of veterans and you can see it pays to have served here. Benefits are reasonable, and if your store has alot of part timers your life will be easy.
Cons
Hours. Retail hours are by far the worrst. 12-9, 10-7 are some the shifts you will work. Say goodbye to having a weekend day, let alone weekend, off. If you are not willing to work on the weekend, your career will be shortlived at the depot. Store managers here are completely worthless. A 6 month associate could run the store better than a 20 year store manager. In my district it seams there is a deep good old boy system going on. Also, the home depot takes EEO to all new level when it comes to promotions. You either have to be a minority or a lesbian/gay person to get promoted.
