Job Threatened if You Don't Sell Services! - Store Manager Office Depot Employee Review

1.0
Nov 5, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the reasons have been taken away! i.e. Bonuses, Stock options, 401k match, benefit prices have increased, etc... The nice thing is that District Managers and Loss Prevention District Managers are of lower quality from in the past. Most of the managers know the processes better then the DM's, therefore the Store Managers run the district.

Cons

All the DM's are worried about are selling services like warranties and tech services. The DM's don't care how you get the number.... just get the number. DM's encourage unethical techniques to getting these numbers. They encourage you just enough to keep their hands clean. If you, the store manager, gets caught, then you are the one fired. If possible unethical situations are brought to the DM's attention, it will be overlooked.

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5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Store never get overwhelmingly busy - mix of light/busy days Management does a good job at listening to employees

Cons

Have to push selling product on people that don't want it Schedule may be inflexible

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros to working for this company.

Cons

Low pay, grueling hours, unsafe and toxic work environment. The company does not offer opportunities for its sore employees to advance to the corporate sector; especially if you have a college degree. As a store employee neither you, your expertise and skill set, nor your ideas on how to improve workflow and company culture matter.

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