As a 10 year associate, who has bled Lowes red and blue, this is disheartening. It's a terrible feeling not knowing if I'll still have a job when my vacation is completed. I've had my ups and downs with specific stores, but I've always believed in our core values and I've always delivered successful results.
It's a horrible realization to know that, in the end, I'm just a fiduciary decision on a balance sheet. Not to be judged by my individual and team achievements, but to be categorized as a controllable expense.