‘Too lazy, too fat, too stupid’: Home Depot founder slams workers in modern economy

Just The News ^ | Dec 31 | By Just the News staff

[vpintheak]

I hear you. But someone had to say it. Workers are more lazy and entitled these days, if you are in an industry where nothing beyond a GED or HS diploma is required. I see it all the time. I tell my kids you’ve got to do something more than that. A degree, a trade, a certificate, anything.

[invoman]

Indeed!
My handyman side business is doing very well. I've raised prices and I still have to turn down work because of time limits.
I've had younger people in their 20's call me to assemble a desk (that cost them $125.00) for $150.00...

[Grampa Dave]

2 things

#1 is there a Navy Academy retired group in your area, they can be a big help.

#2 Wear a Navy ball hat on interviews. Soft pedal your academy degree.

I have friends and just guys, I know, who got a job from HD, Lowes and/or Ace just by having “Veteran” on their driver’s license. Once hired, HD doesn’t want them to stop working.

My wife recommended joining a service group like Kiwanis and let they spread your resume or some member might hire you. She suggested joining a Church and let people know you want a job.

At this stage, soft pedal the MBA.

Good luck, and you will find a job, maybe as a private pilot. They are hiring and training kids out here to be pilots.

I’m in my 80’s and my wife has kept me in good shape. I wear a Navy Ball hat everywhere, I still get job offers. I was just a 2nd class PO with the Security Group.