Home Depot Exec Climbs 4-Decade Career Ladder to $1M Salary

Ann-Marie Campbell's 40-year career at Home Depot is a remarkable example of what can be achieved through hard work and determination.

Campbell, who has been named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women, rose from her first job as a $4.15-an-hour cashier in 1985 to become senior executive vice president with an annual salary just north of $1 million.

She credits her success to finding work she loved and using her strengths to create opportunities for herself.

Campbell has emphasized the importance of building relationships, seeking out opportunities, and asking for help when needed. She recalled a turning point in her career when her boss sat down with her during a challenging time and offered support.