Which comment are you disputing? I didn’t think I was saying anything the Home Depot founder wasn’t implying himself. Is he referring to mid-level managers? I don’t think “lazy”, “fat”, and “stupid” have as much of an impact in those roles.
I assumed he was talking about those who can save nothing on their wages, not those who end their careers as millionaires.
You’re implying Home Depot as a slave labor organization which is not true. They lift people out of poverty. They help associates with educational resources, 401k plans, stock plans, health insurance and a pathway to success.
Home Depot does the right thing…period. I forgot to mention, Home Depot has a “Homer Fund” that willing associates from the newest employee to the CEO may contribute to that is used solely for distressed employees. It’s an amazing thing really.
A recent example of the Homer Fund, a Colorado associate lost everything in a wildfire recently. The Homer Fund directors jumped to action and provided the funds needed to help the associate in their time of need.
Home Depot annually provides veterans who find themselves in a hard spot total home renovation projects. It’s part of who Home Depot is.
Are there employee’s who struggle? Of course, but a lot of the struggle is a result of personal choices made by the associates not Home Depot.