[Truth1]

Well, a month away from the big green, I figured I'd share my story. Straight out of college at 20 with no debt I heard about the opportunity. Growing up in a small town, with few choices, ERAC sounded like a great idea. Thankfully, I learned 'the game' quick enough. Made a few moves, got promoted to Manager. Went to MD1, met my 'now' wife. Asked for a transfer to another group where my wife worked (leaving out the details of the transfer). So took a demotion to MA. My new group was amazing and promoted me back to BM within 6 months. Ended up landing a huge lead on an F&I job that pays amazing and ended up leaving. Long story short, ERAC gave me a chance when nobody would because of my lack of experience. There's no way in hell I would have got my new job without the experience and training I received with ERAC. I would not hesitate to recommend people 'without experience' to join them, with a warning to keep your eyes open. Did I get fucked over my career with ERAC? Of course I did. Do I see and hear about other people getting fucked? Of course I did. That's the nature of the business(of any busines). But it was my choice to ride it out. Is my life/career better now because of ERAC. Damn right it is. If it wasn't for ERAC, I might still be back in my home town making 11/hour. I'd never be the one campaining saying ERAC is the be all end all of careers. You need to take this opportunity for what it's worth. An opportunity to get some wicked ass training, drink some beer and move on. If you can make it to area manager/GRM/GM in a short time, then ride the train!, if not then you do what you gotta do. I'm hoping i can get better responses than the old 'kool aid' joke, remember, I don't work there anymore