Originally Posted by GooglePts

I feel this is getting kind of redundant as I believe that I have relayed plenty of times why I am in a much better position since I left ERAC. To get things straight, I do not love my job. However, the decision I made to work in this industry allowed me a much higher quality of life. For example (for the 10th time). . .
-I work on average less than 40 hours/week
-Sometimes, I work a lot more, but generally 40 hours/week
-I am compensated for my efforts in a monetary value. . .not just points for recognition
-It's midnight right now and I'm not worried about not getting up in 4 hours to wash some rigs knowing in freezing weather. . .that's right, hoses will probably be frozen, too, tomorrow. . .Yeah!!!
-When I bump into a past acquaintance and they ask "what are you doing for a living?" I don't have to explain to him/her that I run a "profit center" and rent rigs for ERAC!
-my diet no longer consists of beer, pizza, appetizers, and fast food.
-I don't have to give anyone a high five for selling "full boat"
-I've made more money than I ever thought I was capable of making. Not trying to sound shallow, but when you are used to working 65 hours/week for 50 - 60k/year, it's truly an amazing feeling.
-I no longer wash rigs.
I could go on and on but I will stop here for now.
Am I necessarily bitter about ERAC? Not really anymore, except for the fact that I let the company take many years out of my life. Who do I have to blame about that? Only myself. I know I was successful when I was working for your "wonderful" company and I too believed I was working for the greatest company out there. I then opened my eyes and saw that my non-college educated friends were more financially stable than myself. I finally admitted I was wrong and took a chance. Fortunately, that chance landed in my favor.
Best of luck to you if you still want to work for this cult. I've got a good friend who I've been keeping in contact with who's an ARM on the East coast. Wanna guess his year to date? I don't think it's necessary, and he is finally starting to realize what a crock of shit this company is.
By the way, I would love for you to tell me why ERAC is such a great company to work for and how it has provided such an excellent quality of life for you. I don't think anyone has answered that one yet. So please, do share.

love always
google :)