People being let go, characters like Otis, Vinnie, etc., a CEO who walks off with pockets full of money after destroying the company, selling garbage to unsuspecting customers, no payroll, dropping stock price, hiring at rock bottom wages, unethical practices, lack of morale, and the list goes on and on...
The reason this is the reality for Staples is because STAPLES IS NOT A GOOD COMPANY. Don't act surprised. Leave now because it's not going to get any better.