Any GP45'ers Out There?

Originally Posted by TheGrassIsGreener

At many times, people on this thread have mentioned how it is surprising that Lawrence was fired years ago for his unethical behavior. It is funny--when I left ERAC a few years ago, I had an exit interview with Jenn Hall. During this meeting, I described in detail all of the unethical behavior I witnessed at 2 branches he managed. Jenn asked what I expected to be done about this, and I replied "Nothing." That was not the first time the issue was raised to her, so I honestly did not expect anything to happen to him. I am so happy that I am out of ERAC, because apparently nothing has changed.

Oh, and by the way, I hear the United Way campaigns are going on right now. So glad I am not being pressured from my manager and ARM to give some of my already underpaid wages to a crooked company like United Way. Even in the past few years, some of the top executives at United Way were caught misusing donations. But then again, I guess ERAC and United Way are two of the same types of companies.

I wonder...any kickbacks coming to Andy from United Way? Wouldn't be surprised...

I think you meant how Lawrence wasn't fired...

In any case, that's a good post. Sad to say thing haven't changed much here in the region... And if luck comes my way, I won't be working here for that much longer...

[Double D]

Originally Posted by MA for Life!

I totally agree with you. Why is Steve still with the company? Amy will always be out for herself. The Rock was a superstar until she became Area Manager. She was not ready for that and she probaby would have stayed around if Potter and Larry wouldn't have screwed her. Why allow the Peninsula to be ran by Amy. She didn't have to do shit. It ran itself.

Great stepping stone into a career and that's it. I miss the people and the partying. Where's Fairbanks? Becky Carrell?

What is Fairbanks up to??? I miss that guy!! He made my days at B7 fun, (jumping on the counters). Becky is doing really good. She is a stay at home mom, and loving it!!! As for Lawrence I understand how many of you feel about him, but I just new him diffrently, and NO not how you think. Steve was a really good friend to me and my husband. I think that he did realize that some of his behavior was wrong, and did make some changes. The thing with Steve is that he really does mean well, just sometimes comes out wrong. As for Amy shes a smart, talented girl. If she doesn't like her job she has no reason to stay. She can go out and get another job very easily so she must be staying for a reason.

Originally Posted by Double D

What is Fairbanks up to??? I miss that guy!! He made my days at B7 fun, (jumping on the counters). Becky is doing really good. She is a stay at home mom, and loving it!!! As for Lawrence I understand how many of you feel about him, but I just new him diffrently, and NO not how you think. Steve was a really good friend to me and my husband. I think that he did realize that some of his behavior was wrong, and did make some changes. The thing with Steve is that he really does mean well, just sometimes comes out wrong. As for Amy shes a smart, talented girl. If she doesn't like her job she has no reason to stay. She can go out and get another job very easily so she must be staying for a reason.

I don't know who you are, and I really couldn't care less, but to say Lawrence cares makes you an IDIOT!!!!! He doesn't give shit about his people, never has and never will do. So cut the crap will you? Amy only will care about her people if she has her advantage one way or another. I had both as a manager, and they suck. Since Steve was a good friend to you and your husband - 2 ideas. First you must be ugly as hell, or second he got his butt kicked by his wife (whatever her name is) to stop screwing around. So nothing personal, but he is only out for his own. Are you still with the company???

Originally Posted by Double D

What is Fairbanks up to??? I miss that guy!! He made my days at B7 fun, (jumping on the counters). Becky is doing really good. She is a stay at home mom, and loving it!!! As for Lawrence I understand how many of you feel about him, but I just new him diffrently, and NO not how you think. Steve was a really good friend to me and my husband. I think that he did realize that some of his behavior was wrong, and did make some changes. The thing with Steve is that he really does mean well, just sometimes comes out wrong. As for Amy shes a smart, talented girl. If she doesn't like her job she has no reason to stay. She can go out and get another job very easily so she must be staying for a reason.

The only thing Steve changed is dont get caught, once a cheater always a cheater ....hmmmm sounds like the general theme of upper mgmt at Enterprise (car and truck). Still not sure why Rich tolerates it. Guess as long at they are making him money ... Hey anyone know if Enterprise has a whistle blower hotline (where you can anonomously let the company know that someone is intentionally doing something they shouldnt)

Originally Posted by Double D

What is Fairbanks up to??? I miss that guy!! He made my days at B7 fun, (jumping on the counters). Becky is doing really good. She is a stay at home mom, and loving it!!! As for Lawrence I understand how many of you feel about him, but I just new him diffrently, and NO not how you think. Steve was a really good friend to me and my husband. I think that he did realize that some of his behavior was wrong, and did make some changes. The thing with Steve is that he really does mean well, just sometimes comes out wrong. As for Amy shes a smart, talented girl. If she doesn't like her job she has no reason to stay. She can go out and get another job very easily so she must be staying for a reason.

DD...always liked you, and for the most part I agree with much of your posts. Steve made many mistakes and he could be quite the asshole to work for at times. However, he was also the one who helped me get promoted and get further along in my career when I was employed there. There is no doubt in my mind that he loves his career and he means well for his people. Too bad his employees couldn't pick up on the fact that he is just fucking around and wants people to get better.

On the other hand, ERAC IS an evil corporation and it makes me laugh when I run into current employees who are still believing that they are going to be the next area manager making 6 digits. Don't get me wrong, 6 digits is a good amount of income, but it is not so far fetched that other hard working people can achieve it through a different avenue. By the way, most area managers are not making six digits...that's a big laugh.

DD, I'm glad that you are doing well, but I don't think you should credit ERAC for making you a great employee. You could have taken your work ethic to any other company out there and you would have been awarded more financially for your hard work. ERAC pays people strictly on a point system that leads to more recognition. The more dub you sale, the more points you get. The more sellups you have, the more points you get. The tighter your fleet and the higher you fleet grows, the more points you get. After you end up getting the post points throughout a certain period, you are finally promoted. However, you are awarded only with the recognition of a higher position, but the result usually ends up being more work, more responsibility, less pay.

ERAC fucked you. They treated you good because you put up with it so well and you were a good employee and you could get the job done. I'm glad to see that you are no longer with the company.

[Double D]

Originally Posted by Unregistered45HH

I don't know who you are, and I really couldn't care less, but to say Lawrence cares makes you an IDIOT!!!!! He doesn't give shit about his people, never has and never will do. So cut the crap will you? Amy only will care about her people if she has her advantage one way or another. I had both as a manager, and they suck. Since Steve was a good friend to you and your husband - 2 ideas. First you must be ugly as hell, or second he got his butt kicked by his wife (whatever her name is) to stop screwing around. So nothing personal, but he is only out for his own. Are you still with the company???

You can think what ever you want about Steve or myself for that matter. I was simply stating that not everything about Steve is bad. I am close to his family not just Steve. Mel thats his wifes name, and I are good friends. There are other people out there who really feel like Steve helped them in their career. Some people just don't have thick enough skin to deal with him. I don't agree with the way he has managed all his people, but I know he is a good person and has the best intensions. Buy the way I am no longer with the company because I had to move, my husband is in the military. I left in May this year. If you knew me you would know my screen name. I am not trying to conceal who I am. Oh, and FYI i'm not an idiot just because I don't have the same opinion you do!!

[Double D]

Originally Posted by Unregistered4521

DD...always liked you, and for the most part I agree with much of your posts. Steve made many mistakes and he could be quite the asshole to work for at times. However, he was also the one who helped me get promoted and get further along in my career when I was employed there. There is no doubt in my mind that he loves his career and he means well for his people. Too bad his employees couldn't pick up on the fact that he is just fucking around and wants people to get better.

On the other hand, ERAC IS an evil corporation and it makes me laugh when I run into current employees who are still believing that they are going to be the next area manager making 6 digits. Don't get me wrong, 6 digits is a good amount of income, but it is not so far fetched that other hard working people can achieve it through a different avenue. By the way, most area managers are not making six digits...that's a big laugh.

DD, I'm glad that you are doing well, but I don't think you should credit ERAC for making you a great employee. You could have taken your work ethic to any other company out there and you would have been awarded more financially for your hard work. ERAC pays people strictly on a point system that leads to more recognition. The more dub you sale, the more points you get. The more sellups you have, the more points you get. The tighter your fleet and the higher you fleet grows, the more points you get. After you end up getting the post points throughout a certain period, you are finally promoted. However, you are awarded only with the recognition of a higher position, but the result usually ends up being more work, more responsibility, less pay.

ERAC fucked you. They treated you good because you put up with it so well and you were a good employee and you could get the job done. I'm glad to see that you are no longer with the company.

I don't credit ERAC with my work ethic, but I learned a lot from ERAC!! I also feel that most of the people I worked with really did try to help me, and really helped me to balance family and work, although I know that not everyone feels that way. I'm not sure who you are, but thanks for the nice words ( thats rare on this site). The thing that I didn't like about my job was the pressure sales, and all the stupid BS reports we had to do. I really would have loved it if you could just rent cars and not have to pressure people to sell up or take dw unless they wanted to. But thats the job, and thats the part that sucks!! I loved the people more than anything, and I have many fun memories. Don't get me wrong I have many gripes about the company, but who doesn't about their job. Bottom line, I get to be a stay at home mom now, and don't miss the guilt of not spending more time with my kids.

Originally Posted by Double D

I don't credit ERAC with my work ethic, but I learned a lot from ERAC!! I also feel that most of the people I worked with really did try to help me, and really helped me to balance family and work, although I know that not everyone feels that way. I'm not sure who you are, but thanks for the nice words ( thats rare on this site). The thing that I didn't like about my job was the pressure sales, and all the stupid BS reports we had to do. I really would have loved it if you could just rent cars and not have to pressure people to sell up or take dw unless they wanted to. But thats the job, and thats the part that sucks!! I loved the people more than anything, and I have many fun memories. Don't get me wrong I have many gripes about the company, but who doesn't about their job. Bottom line, I get to be a stay at home mom now, and don't miss the guilt of not spending more time with my kids.

You must be bored in Germany, very bored. Never though that someone like you would come on this page. Very sad.

Originally Posted by Former B7 junkie

You must be bored in Germany, very bored. Never though that someone like you would come on this page. Very sad.

Ya, actually germany can be very boring!! I heard about some things that were being posted on this site, and was acutally trying to defend my ideas of what ERAC is. If you read what I wrote I have never said anything bad about ERAC, and in fact credit ERAC and their people for many good things. But your right I have said my peace and thats that!! There are always going to be people that hate the company for what ever reason, and this is their outlet to vent. I just wanted people to see that there are good things about ERAC. By the way if i'm so sad for being on this web site what about you?? Are you not doing the same thing I am doing???

Originally Posted by Double D1

Ya, actually germany can be very boring!! I heard about some things that were being posted on this site, and was acutally trying to defend my ideas of what ERAC is. If you read what I wrote I have never said anything bad about ERAC, and in fact credit ERAC and their people for many good things. But your right I have said my peace and thats that!! There are always going to be people that hate the company for what ever reason, and this is their outlet to vent. I just wanted people to see that there are good things about ERAC. By the way if i'm so sad for being on this web site what about you?? Are you not doing the same thing I am doing???

Good that you defend your ideas about ERAC, ain't nothing wrong with that. My ideas were different while I was there. And as a lot of people I got screwed, especially by Amy and Steve. Therefore I have not a lot of respect for them. Looking back, I know you got a nice gig @ 42 before you left, wish I had the same.