Originally Posted by How To Survive  For all Alamo and National Employees: Someone needs to sit down on your behalf, and write a very comprehensive guide on how to survive. A guide sort of like the book on how to survive a horror movie.
Many of us who have left ERAC have moved on to happy, healthy, and saner careers. In MY case, I now own my own company and am relatively well-off. I realize that not all people are so blessed, and I'm equally sure that people have left ERAC for various reasons. In MY case, I couldn't stand the lack of ethics which is rife throughout the company, except (perhaps) among the upper echelon which can turn away to avoid the stench. However, down in the trenches, it is most obvious.
If you don't have a strong sense of ethics or morality, then I believe you will make it. Well, you also need to be very tough... many kids come to ERAC straight out of college, get used up, burned out, and leave within a short time. The hours and working conditions are atrocious. But, enough of that - you can read more of this elsewhere on this site.
Ultimately, ERAC would be wisest if they left your old system in place for now. Since you didn't sign up for the abuse initially, you will be more resistant to the change. Try this analogy: If you know anything about Star Trek... think of ERAC as The Borg. If you're lucky, they'll simply be your overlords. If you're UNlucky, you'll be assimilated.
Right now, ERAC needs you. They need you to be happy, because they simply don't have hordes of people to replace you if you leave. So, THIS is the time to start polishing up your resume and getting it online as fast as you can. THIS is the time to use your sick time to go on interviews. THIS is the time to make plans to leave.
The fact that ERAC has been successful does NOT mean that it is a good company to work for. The Nazis were successful once, too, and brainwashed many gullible followers - but ultimately, WW2 wasn't really a good thing for them. ERAC will also have it's day, but until then, you need to think of Numero Uno. Get out while you can.
I once knew and respected some people who worked in the Alamo corporate office (even though we considered you to be our rivals). They really enjoyed their jobs. But, as with all things in this world, change is constant. You may think you can adapt, but take my advice: This is one company that most of you will not wish to adapt to. |