Pros
If you have some knowledge of home improvement and don't make a habit of buck passing, you will shine at The Home Depot. As a sales associate it is very easy to be busy or appear busy, depending on what you want. You will also learn about all aspects of home improvement from the customers and from some of the older more experienced sales associates. It will become clear very soon who knows what they are talking about and who doesn't. Working at The Home Depot isn't that bad if you are the type of person who likes to collect a paycheck.
Cons
The Blatant favoritism that store managers show towards some employees contributes to the toxic environment that you will experience if you work at The Home Depot. If you work full time as a sales associate you should fully expect to work 6, 7, 8, 9, and even 10 days straight. The scheduling of hours at The Home Depot is so ridiculous that you will feel as if you have won the lottery if you get 2 days off in a row. Also forget about ever planning any type of day trip with your family because you will never know what your schedule will be up until 2 weeks before.
