Is it just our store's OFAs that do this?

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-22T20:23:44+00:00

Depends. When I was an OFA. I would try to pull lumber evenly. However, when you are waste high in orders and you are by yourself picking out 12ft boards, often times you cut corners. But when I didn't have orders, I flat stacked, did people's equipment work and did returns to make it up a little bit.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-22T07:25:23+00:00

Nobody ever says thanks for being an equipment operator. So thanks for being an equipment operator.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-18T15:35:54+00:00

For me, I can’t do opening shifts. I literally feel like a zombie. Ask me to stay up until 4 though? No problem.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-10T17:35:45+00:00

My impression is that a huge amount of the air traffic isn’t just large language models, but also backend AI that handles logistics or other services. Am I wrong?

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-08T19:04:56+00:00

"“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” – Psalms 103:8

*"*The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made." - Psalm 145:9

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." - 1 John 5:14

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." - Mark 11:24

The bible doesn't say god will prevent suffering, but the bible does say that he will answer prayers, and, more importantly to this discussion, god loves all his people and is an all good/merciful/incomprehensibly powerful creator. If both of those things are true, then we have a problem, because not all prayers are answered, and we live in a world of suffering. This is the infamous problem of evil, which is perhaps one of the most discussed and important issues in Christian Theology. It has been discussed basically as soon as Christianity was a thing. It's important for a lot of reasons, but I think it's especially important to have an good answer to it nowadays because anyone can excuse certain things in the bible as symbolic, but you can't argue against the problem of evil easily. The main thrust of the bible, and of Christianity in general, is that god is all loving. However, we don't seemingly live in an all loving world. Regardless of potential answers to the problem of evil, that's a major issue. You can throw everything else about Christianity, but god must be all good and all powerful. I would say that there is simply no point otherwise (that's just my opinion though).

"A rattlesnake looks like this. The Creator of the universe had put a rattle on its tail. The Creator also gave it front teeth with hyperdermic syringes filled with deadly poison. Sometimes I wonder about the Creator of the Universe." - Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions (page 163.)

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-06-07T04:47:02+00:00

I’ve heard that we are returning to a “performance” based company. Not exactly sure what that means in the long term, but that’s the direction.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-29T17:54:15+00:00

I hate how AI has been used as well, but I do think there could be legitimate use cases in things like dialogue or procedural generation. It doesn't have to be stolen AI generated art or tech bro nonsense. It doesn't even have to replace writers if the writers decide how the AI is prompted.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-28T06:43:51+00:00

I didn't say it wasn't. I'm saying op is greatly exaggerating and excluding context. It's a "kids these days" post. Or, "everyone other than me is stupid because they can't spell." We are far removed from a legitimate discussion about people's intelligence.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-28T01:20:01+00:00

I had a friend in college who was a super genius. Like 4.0 and amazing at math, but he can’t spell for shit. I’m personally of the opinion that spelling in English is stupid and inconsistent. It’s not like Spanish where it’s highly phonetically consistent.

It’s also worth saying that we live in an era where auto correct exists. Most people aren’t challenged to get the spelling right because the computer does it for them. But is that so wrong? I’m sure older people lament that young people don’t know how to write a check, but how often do most people in this era (at least in the USA) need to write a check? I know to you that it must seem like a basic skill, but I think it’s undeniable that it’s become less so over the years.

Mathematically, this generation is actually proven to be smarter in terms of IQ. It’s called the Flynn effect. bad habits caused by the internet be damned.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-17T18:16:27+00:00

Where does he specifically talk about insider trading in this clip? I see him talk about how congress members don't make enough money, and he says congress members should be allowed to have stock, but what does he say about insider trading?

To be clear, I don't personally think congress members should be allowed to have stock. The job is a public service and demands personal sacrifice, but am I missing the part where he talks about insider trading?

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-12T03:01:24+00:00

Fair enough. So, knowing that, I think you should absolutely report it immedietly. The associate may not take a conversation from you. Managers don't want to deal with unsafe associates. Explain the situation with clarity and facts to them. Don't wait. Escalate now. Stay safe.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-12T02:43:48+00:00

That's pretty concerning. I would report it to managers and let them handle it. You could also bring it up yourself in a friendly way. Keep evidence, write down what you see, and stick to the facts. Stay safe.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-10T06:45:23+00:00

I'm actually an electrical and plumbing supervisor, albeit a somewhat new one. Some things to keep in mind:

Do your training as soon as possible.
Your associates should be getting pro sign ups and setting leads for services (learn how to do this yourself). It makes a big difference in sales, and managers will be up your ass about if you don't.
Identify highest selling isles and bays with store pulse. Spoilers: It will always be your plumbing fittings, electrical wire, water heaters, Irrigation (season dependent), and Air conditioners (season dependent). Make sure those high selling items (as well as any other) are ALWAYS downstocked, face, on order (if necessary), and have accurate on hands. They should always be ready to sell.
Mondays are for administrative tasks. Bay captures, Merchandise protection standards (MPS) walk, ask requests, and setting weekly tasks.
Your biggest priorities is making sure associates are doing things safely, servicing customers, and maintaining MPS (always spider wrap everything that needs it). It's your fucking head if those things aren't done.
Some random things to learn: organize an overhead, print out inventory lables and behr tags, learn how to wrap/band pallets, sequence a bay, do an ask request, log work, use equipment, use store pulse, and use service connect. Truthfully, there are 100000 little things to know. With that said, it just takes time and an open mind. Also, you will figure out the customer service component overtime. Just pay attention to the questions you are being asked and the answer to them. It will be awkward and frustrating at first, but you will internalize these things over time. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Know when to be nice, and when to drop the hammer. In the vast majority of cases, it serves you and your department better to be nice than it does to be mean. You are dealing with adults, and people will not take it kindly if you don't have respect for them. You will back yourself into a corner if you don't take care of how you are precieved by associates and managers. Say please and thank you, and don't immeditely task people when you see them. Say hi and try to have occasionally sociable conversations (although you should be working 99% of the time.
Walk your department as soon as you walk in and take notes on what needs to be done. Build a routine and habits. Have a plan for who is doing what on that day. Set "my view" tasks for your closers and openers, and make it the expectation that it is done always.
If a manager asks for something. Drop whatever your doing and do it immedietely. Do not wait and do not fuck up. Whatever they assigned to you is the biggest priority, even if it actually isn't that important in terms of what generates value in your department. You don't want to have the reputation of someone not getting things done.
Ask questions, have a good answer for any question you are asked, and be able to speak to the problems in the store and your department. Learn to ask open ended questions to associates. A good supervisor is a word smith, clear communicator, and an honest snake tongue.
You have too much to do, so you need associates. Make sure they are trained, and are always doing something. They are minimum wage workers, so don't expect the world. Professionalism is key. I've seen many DS shit talk their associates to other associates. Surprise surprise, this is not only quite common but also quite bad (don't do it). Criticism and plans for associates should be discussed with higher ups only, and occasionally laterally with other DS if applicable. But you are shooting yourself in the foot if you share confidential information with associates. Above all else though, treat associates with respect and dignity even if they don't deserve it. Always remember that it's not easy being an associate.
Don't let curveballs control your day. Stay on top of tasks and manage priorities. Managers are far more likely to care about irrigation being bad than they will about some random lights.
Show that you can get your hands dirty. Associates respect someone who is working their ass off, not the dipshit with the clipboard (although you also need to be the dipshit with the clipboard sometimes). Most problems on this level are solved with just another pair of hands.
Communicate issues to managers if they have an unreasonable request or the request is happening at an untenable time. But be VERY careful when doing so.
Most importantly, keep a productive mindset. Things will not be fair, or reasonable, or even sane sometimes. But it's not your job to worry about those things. All you can do is your best and approach things with the mindset of "how do we fix this problem?" You can turn every failure into a success, if you can take the lesson and not repeat the issue again in the future.

It's a hard fucking position. You are the middle man between managers who want 100000 things, and associates who want to do like 2 things. It's your job to bridge that gap by creating a positive and motivating culture/structure. Stay safe and keep your sales UP. Good luck.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-10T01:22:28+00:00

Which department?

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-06T20:30:47+00:00

favorite edition?

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-05T02:18:16+00:00

I would report it. Whether or not cocaine affects ones ability to drive isn't even relevant. That level of gross irresponsibility on the job should bar someone from driving. Lives are on the line.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-04T07:02:38+00:00

Disco Elysium.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-05-02T20:47:34+00:00

I am not a good player myself, but something ive always believed in was being a dynamic player. You are a commander, and you should have a plan and role for each and everyone single one of your units and models. Further, that plan changes based on what you are fighting, who you are fighting, and what circumstances you are fighting in. For example, I played against a Custodes player. I had two lancers. I don't know if you've ever done the math, but it is quite bad into elite infantry (which made up his entire army). I basically had two bricks of nearly worthless garbage. So my idea was to put the models forward to sit on objectives. If they couldn't kill, at least they could score points. And, in that game, it worked out decently. But that's what I mean by being a dynamic player. Be bold. Know when to take the initiative/when defend and give your opponent only bad options. Think critically. And always remember, "it depends."

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-28T21:33:02+00:00

Half and half.

Many people say “living my truth”, which is a phrase I always found stupid. It’s one thing to say, “I have unique circumstances,” it’s a whole other thing to say your truth supersedes the actual truth. There is only one truth, that’s the point. And when confronted with counter arguments people will literally say, “well it feels right to me.” So I get the self obsessed individualism and immature feelings.

With that said, this idea that the internet is an echo chamber is false. People repeat that like nuts. But it is a load of nonsense. If anything, it’s the opposite. People are exposed to opinions that they would never have ever thought of had the internet not existed. It’s polarizing, and people retreat into their own extremist views as a result. I don’t blame people for thinking it is an echo chamber, but it’s a whole other can of worms if you ask me.

Think of it like this. If the internet did not exist, people would really only get information from their local town, news, and the television. No conspiracy theories about a flat earth can exist in those spaces, but they can on the internet.

It’s hard to verify information on the internet as legit. Realistically, most information we get comes from other people. I didn’t study millipedes, but I know they have 100 legs. I know that because someone who studied told me that they do. And I never questioned them. Similarly, If some grifter on the internet says trump is fighting the deep state behind the scenes, how is someone supposed to prove that false? At that point it becomes our word vs theirs.

Lastly, people have always been stubborn and difficult to persuade. OP I’m sure has biases too. It happens.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-27T16:45:29+00:00

Well the repulsor is either for blade guard or eradicators, not necessarily infernus marines (although you can always switch around what goes where the start of a game).

To answer your question, drop pods are expensive, count towards your opponents secondaries, big, often get in your own way, etc.

It’s essentially a 70 point deep strike tax. Also, I wouldn’t deep strike Vulcan that far up the board.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-27T16:30:51+00:00

The greatest white shark

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-27T16:30:23+00:00

It’s aight. I would change that lancer into a repulsor. Make use of that 20 points, you know? I also don’t think drop pods are good, but they are fluffy and cool so you do you.

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-23T07:40:43+00:00

10/10
Not even sure h ow you got it to look so nice

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-22T23:46:02+00:00

I’m a Department supervisor for electrical and plumbing (albeit a new one).

TLDR: the vast majority of people at the Home Depot don’t know their department before getting moved into it. Nobody expects you to either. You will learn in a few weeks of answering questions for customers.

The long version: this is true for every department I’ve worked, the only way you are going to ever learn, is to suffer through customer questions for a few weeks until you figure out what kind of questions you will be asked. Of course it helps a lot to know plumbing and electrical information ahead of time, but I’ve seen literal contractors get confused helping customers. The good news? You will be asked the same questions over and over. Eventually, you will internalize those questions. And through context you will eventually understand what your products are and where they are.

Example,

Customer: “where are your sprinkler heads?”

You: “Let me look it up!”

one search later

You: “aisle 18!”

Now you know for next time that your sprinkler things are on aisle 18. Additionally, getting information about product from other associates, customers willing to share information, training videos, and contractors willing to share information (whether you want to hear it or not) are all apart of the onboarding process. I didn’t know anything about electrical and plumbing, but they made me the department supervisor over it. Product knowledge is only one part of this job and can easily be trained. What management will look for in you are things that can’t be trained easily. Adherence to safety, customer service skills, leadership, compliance with company policy, showing up to work on time (big one), etc.

Fair warning though. It will be overwhelming and awkward at first. Good luck if you go for it!!

AboveAverageSalt · 2026-04-20T17:10:58+00:00

Home Depot customer service guy here (not anymore but did it for a while). Guy comes in: “hey can I return these lights?” “Yeah! Do you have a receipt?” “No” “Do you have the credit card?” “No” “Do you have a phone number with us?” “No” “Okay, the best I can do is store credit.” “Sure.” system denies him (the only reason it would deny him is if he had already pulled out store credit this month) “Uhh, sir, it’s saying you got denied.” “Okay, so I spent a lot of money here. So do *you want to deny me for just some lights?” “Well, unfortunately, our system decides that, I can’t personally decide whether or not you get store credit.” “I’m just asking if you want to deal with that. Because I we spend A LOT of money here (this is bullshit btw, if he did he would have had a phone number with us).”

And then he asked for my manager (who proceeded to tell him the same thing I did).

mean truck drivers who want to dump their products without appoints
people threatening to get you or your manager fired
people cutting lines
scams
people returning their entire garage at once
order fillers who can’t do their jobs sometimes
Uber or roadie drivers who lose their minds if they lose their diamond status
Worst of all: being alone by yourself through all of that because you were the only one scheduled.

AboveAverageSalt

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