 Re: 51ee admin
Any word on why Murad left?
I worked both with, under, and then with again Murad for a good 9 or 10 months, and I thought that he was an exceptionally good ERAC employee and co-worker.
He worked hard, was generally reasonable and reliable, he could be tough, but you always knew where he stood.
When I knew him, he fully intended to make ERAC his career -- and with how he worked he deserved to go places.
Part of the problem is that ERAC sells to interviewees this concept that "ERAC is growing, and there are lots of area manager and higher positions available, therefore if you follow the plan, keep a good matrix, you'll make a lot of money here too."
The problem is, so many great MGT Trainees become great BMs who then become great Area Managers who then realize that they've reached as far as they can advance. They either stay doing the same boring job for 10 to 15 years, or wise-up and shoot their resume to other businesses.
The fact is, there is only so much potential growth in the rental industry in any one given market, and when a great accomplishment or two can be made, it's more likely than not that the person above the area manager (in 51EE's case, Mindy and Pete) would take credit, and to hell with the area manager or the BM.
What ends up happening is that the best snake oil salesmen get promoted and, not the best employees or those who best accomplished and exceeded goals. In other words at ERAC, it's not about what you have done and will do, it's about what your boss thinks you did or will do - and whether your boss can then cover up what you did by instead claiming that it was him (your boss) and not you.
Of course, it's like this in other companies too, but with ERAC it's 10 times worse.
I just hope that Murad et. al. have landed some place where they are rewarded for their hard work, dedication and results.  |