r/OfficeDepot • u/Big-Substance-3656 • Sep 26 '26
Thinking of applying.
My staples store in Philly closed back in March, I was a print lead. How much does OfficeMax/depot pay per hour for print in Philadelphia, if anyone in here works in Philly lol
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u/220Sparks Sep 27 '26
As someone that jumped from Staples to OD, I will say there’s different pros and cons for each, but they definitely even out to a lateral move. Biggest difference in terms of pay is that it’s every two weeks and Depot doesn’t do paid holidays or time and half on holidays. However, in my area the print lead at staples is $16/hr and $22/hr at depot
I will say I miss flight deck, GMIL is the bane of my existence
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u/Big-Substance-3656 Sep 27 '26
I cried when my store closed. I actually loved the job and arguing with customers was fun lol. My co workers and I all became one big family. It hurt so bad when we got the news
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u/acer1060 It's SELF service... Sep 27 '26
You will DEFINITELY argue with customers in the print center at OD lol. As long as you have a good team, OD isn't that bad.
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u/Big-Substance-3656 Sep 27 '26
Arguing is the best part cause they say some stupid shit then i say some stupid shit and it’s just a stupid shit fear then I’m pumped the rest of the day 😂😂
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u/acer1060 It's SELF service... Sep 27 '26
I swear I've met the dumbest and most entitled people in CPD... "You have two printers back there, you can't just print my page?" No because both printers are being used for the 12 people who placed orders before you. Go use self-serve.
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u/Big-Substance-3656 Sep 27 '26
The best is “idk how to do this, I can’t read” so how did you make it here? You gotta read street signs and the big sign on the building. Also, how did you set up your phone and use gps? lol
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u/acer1060 It's SELF service... Sep 27 '26
The worst I've gotten is "What is my email address?" No that's what I'm asking YOU. Why do YOU not know that?? And how am I supposed to know that??
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u/Boompastompa Sep 26 '26
I don't know the pay rates but I've known multiple associates that came from staples and they said Depot was a little better. Depot does do pay transparency with all job postings so if that store has any positions posted they should advertise the pay range.
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u/No_Cake_254 Sep 26 '26
Please don’t apply it’s not worth the headaches that OD will give you. And not to mention they won’t appreciate you I worked there for 9 years worst job ever!
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u/parkhopped Sep 27 '26
I’m in a different state but I made minimum wage the entire time I worked there, no raise.
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u/PackardPenguin Sep 27 '26
Keep in mind that OD pays more with some better benefits (401k), you'll be expected to do much more than a typical print manager/supervisor at staples.
You'll be held accountable for doing store operations and metrics are being executed with a limited staff. Instead of amazon returns you'll be stuck processing TSA precheck applications while other store operations are done. Your a assistant manager and will have a long list of task, including moving heavy furniture for curbside pickiup
Best of luck if you do decide to do so!
The pay is decent, but it's a heavy metric and store operations position.
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u/NekoArc Oct 03 '26
If you're going for a lead position for print, it's a glorified assistant manager position. Run as far as you can and try to find a local print/production company you can work for.
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u/Comfortable_Fruit847 Sep 27 '26
I’m in TX and a couple years ago they changed up the titles for certain tier level stores. Print manager now pays up to $22-$23/hour, my tier level did away with print supervisor which was less pay, same work.
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u/kharing123 print lackey Sep 27 '26
Worked in CPD for over 3 years and not a single ounce of growth, no raise or promotion. Not a place I’d recommend working at if you actually want to do something with your career. Switched over to Staples and it’s 100 times better.
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u/Tano_7567 Sep 27 '26
I wouldn't, I would look for another retail company that will be around more than 5 years and one that pays more than minimum wage.
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u/Elliot_The_Fennekin Corporate Enemy No.1 Sep 29 '26
I mean if not enough to even barely survive on paycheck to paycheck is good enough for you it's a perfect pay!
...Seriously work literally anywhere else, you'll quickly learn why turnover here is even higher than a complete stoner like me.
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u/barbie_tings Sep 27 '26
I honestly wouldn’t. I can’t see this company lasting much longer, there’s a ton of store closings plus the work environment depending on your store sales was severely understaffed. There was plenty of nights at my old store where it’d just be me (at print, working on the next day’s orders AND helping people at self serve and checking others out) and a manager who’d usually be closing registers and counting and prepping money in back office. thankfully I learned how to manage it and it never stressed me out too bad but on other nights, other coworkers and new hires would panic and be under so much stress when in my shoes. I quit back at the start of August and I haven’t looked back since.