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‘Too lazy, too fat, too stupid’: Home Depot founder slams workers in modern economy
Just The News ^ | Dec 31 | By Just the News staff

Posted on 12/31/2022 7:55:25 AM PST by RandFan

The billionaire co-founder of Home Depot is slamming what he says is a poor work ethic among laborers today, claiming that “nobody gives a damn” about job performance in the present-day economy.

“'Nobody works. Nobody gives a damn,” Bernie Marcus told the Financial Times in an interview this week.

In a jeremiad against what he claimed were insufficiently motivated workers, Marcus mimicked them: "Just give it to me. Send me money. I don’t want to work - I’m too lazy, I’m too fat, I’m too stupid."

The business tycoon claimed to the Times that his highly successful hardware chain would never realize the same level of growth and popularity in the modern economy.

“We would end up with 15, 16 stores,” he said. “I don’t know that we could go further.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: fat; heiscorrect; lazy; stupid; workers
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To: RandFan

America needs to re-read “Atlas Shrugged “.


21 posted on 12/31/2022 8:17:01 AM PST by Walrus (I do not consent)
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To: kearnyirish2
there seemed to be a general consensus that this company didn’t pay well.

Not to be contrarian but I'm pretty sure he's very well compensated. It's just the lower tier not doing so well.

22 posted on 12/31/2022 8:18:30 AM PST by BipolarBob (The party never stops until someone calls the cops.)
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To: kearnyirish2
Sounds like this 1%er is pissed that he can’t force workers into his substandard wage jobs.

Of course the Fed is asking employers to stop paying people more because higher wages will drive up inflation.

23 posted on 12/31/2022 8:19:34 AM PST by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
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To: All

While I agree that america has an obesity problem and open borders aren’t helping in the smarts department I think if the owner of Home Depot wants better workers he should pay more.


24 posted on 12/31/2022 8:19:48 AM PST by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

I’m starting to like Home Despot more.

This, and years ago railing against universal commieCare.

I'm wondering if they're still pro-homo. IIRC many Freepers called them Homo Depot before Obergefell.

25 posted on 12/31/2022 8:20:20 AM PST by FormerFRLurker
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To: FormerFRLurker

If you boycott every institution where a boycott has been called for on FR, you’d best become Amish.


26 posted on 12/31/2022 8:21:25 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: kearnyirish2

Exactly. So I’m gonna get up at the crack of dawn drive across town in rush-hour traffic drive back in rush-hour traffic essentially spending 12 hours of my day getting ready for a job and being on the job and driving to and from the job for nine bucks an hour. And this billionaire clown wants to know why People arent motivated.


27 posted on 12/31/2022 8:23:49 AM PST by Hammerhead
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To: RandFan

I relocated last year. The first time I visited my local Mennonite-owned hardware store was the last time I set foot in a Home Depot or Lowe’s.


28 posted on 12/31/2022 8:24:15 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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To: muir_redwoods

Yeah, always cracks me up to see the signs out front, “come join our exciting ‘Team!!!’ Excellent minimum wage benefits and salary!”

FU and your ‘Team’.


29 posted on 12/31/2022 8:25:45 AM PST by Hammerhead
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To: 1_Rain_Drop
I leave reminiscing about old hardware stores where the workers could answer questions and find the right items.

Our town still has one of those. Right at what used to be the crossroads of our town (we're an official suburb now). 4 generations, they still have the creaky wooden floors. Costs a little bit more (but not always). They survive by doing old hardware store things - repairs on machinery, carrying 1000 types of screws and bolts, specializing in high-end tools, garden equipment and BBQ sets.

I make a point to send friends in there. America's already become a corporate parking lot. we have to preserve the local community.

30 posted on 12/31/2022 8:26:46 AM PST by PGR88
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To: muir_redwoods

Chain employers don’t give a s___ about their employees and the employees don’t give a s___ about their employer

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BINGO. You win the thread prize!


31 posted on 12/31/2022 8:27:37 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Hammerhead

Here in Indiana, $15/hr jobs are going unfilled all over the place. So I doubt many folks with any ability are working for 9.


32 posted on 12/31/2022 8:27:49 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: RandFan

Conversely - and anecdotally - I’ve experienced, during and since covid, the best and most consistently good restaurant service nearly everywhere. I can’t explain it.


33 posted on 12/31/2022 8:29:57 AM PST by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: dragnet2

A lot of folks at HD, Lowes, and Menards are retirees from “regular” careers. Talking to them, I don’t get the vibe that you describe.


34 posted on 12/31/2022 8:30:10 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: escapefromboston

if the owner of Home Depot wants better workers he should pay more.

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Nail on head.


35 posted on 12/31/2022 8:33:51 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: nascarnation

“If you boycott every institution where a boycott has been called for on FR, you’d best become Amish.”

In the old days it was the leftists who attacked the “evil corporations”.

Today most large corporations have become infested by woke zombies—so are best avoided whenever possible.

As a general rule you do not want to subsidize people who hate you—it never ends well—for you.

The simple country life is not so bad...


36 posted on 12/31/2022 8:35:53 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: RandFan

I think the big problem is lack of ownership and family formation. I own a house, have wife/kids, therefore I work and save. I’d be no different if I was deep in debt with a pointless degree, and no relationships beyond hook up culture. Wouldn’t think past the next chance to get wasted and hook up. This lifestyle has been promoted since the mid 60’s and people are somehow surprised at the results.


37 posted on 12/31/2022 8:35:58 AM PST by teevolt
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To: RandFan

Perhaps more emphasis on Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, LGBTQI, and Wokeness will help our next generation?


38 posted on 12/31/2022 8:36:22 AM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: kearnyirish2

He is the founder of the company. He’s not running it now.


39 posted on 12/31/2022 8:40:57 AM PST by vivenne
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To: vivenne

One of Trump’s largest donors.
So the leftys boycott HD too, although Bernie retired from there in 2002 LOL.


40 posted on 12/31/2022 8:44:25 AM PST by nascarnation
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