Any GP45'ers Out There?

Originally Posted by blame

If all y'all work in GP45, the infamous Seattle, I know I have a lot more job security now. Quit sending your trash elsewhere...other than no grammer, stupid, vindictive assholes...I am not sure what else comes out of your group. Can y'all do anything else to doctor up your numbers? Probably not, that would be unethical...and who would ever get promoted?

And who is this superstar who thinks he is better than the rest of us?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Then the area managers that you worked with are worthless. Look at the statements and apply the commission percentage. If you saw ones that made 60K then they couldn't have been profitable at all. And if they did make that much, then they are fools to be still working for ERAC. One, too much responsiblity to only make that, and two, they aren't any good if thats all the profit they can generate. There are several branch managers that make 60 plus, so do your area manager a favor and tell them to quit if managers are making more then them. Then, those that have a love for washing rigs like myself can get some free promotions. If you don't like the job and/or you suck at it, then please get out of our way!!!!

I am friends with ex-area managers that believed the ERAC dream (like yourself) and finally realize that they were fooling themselves. Successful area managers that were the success stories that Larry and Mia glorified. Once one finally reaches the status of given an area spot, he/she is so happy, but when pay finally comes they are a bit discouraged. However, when their employees make comments what they believe these area managers are making it comforts them and it makes up for there shitty compensation. I'm not saying that all area managers make this little, but you are believing a fairy tale if you think this upper management is making what you think they are. Let's think about this for a second. . .a good portion of area managers and even regional managers still renting? Keep washing rigs and try to score some more points for yourself so that you can get that promotion to Ass Manager. . .there's an achievement your family will be proud of. Have you ever thought about having kids? Teacher asks, "Billy, what does your daddy do?" Billy replies, "My daddy washes rigs for a living and makes more points than any of you could ever dream of!" Impressive life.

Originally Posted by GooglePts

I am friends with ex-area managers that believed the ERAC dream (like yourself) and finally realize that they were fooling themselves. Successful area managers that were the success stories that Larry and Mia glorified. Once one finally reaches the status of given an area spot, he/she is so happy, but when pay finally comes they are a bit discouraged. However, when their employees make comments what they believe these area managers are making it comforts them and it makes up for there shitty compensation. I'm not saying that all area managers make this little, but you are believing a fairy tale if you think this upper management is making what you think they are. Let's think about this for a second. . .a good portion of area managers and even regional managers still renting? Keep washing rigs and try to score some more points for yourself so that you can get that promotion to Ass Manager. . .there's an achievement your family will be proud of. Have you ever thought about having kids? Teacher asks, "Billy, what does your daddy do?" Billy replies, "My daddy washes rigs for a living and makes more points than any of you could ever dream of!" Impressive life.

This sounds like someone who worked for the Green E, but never made it to Ass Man. Which is frustrating considering the fact who got promoted in recent months/years. I totally understand your point, and I guess I worked with you for a short period of time. The thing which strikes me all the time is the reference to washing rigs and making points. If you really think this is the only thing why people work here, then you didn't understand anything during your time with the company. When you sell your mortgage and have to make copies - does that qualify for being a high class job?

GooglePile: Reject of apparently the all knowing and what makes people great. If you and your ex-area60k/year managers left, I support you all because you had to be worthless. If you are in any sales feild and you sell very little...guess what Mr. Incredible...you won't make shit!!! Those that perform get paid...Your are given a percentage and it doesn't matter how big or small that percentage is if you can't generate any size of a pie. There are those that sell, and those that sit on here pizza lovin' asses such as yourself. Those that sit make nothing, those that market and grow there fleets and know how to run a business will make their money. Again, you continue to bash a company that didn't want you and that you did poorly at. Its ok, we aren't mad at you and we are glad you and your couple of fellow rejects left as well. I would be upset too if I was worthless at a company I thought sucked so bad and was glad I was gone. It's ok GooglePile!!! It really is, buck up mister!!!!!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This sounds like someone who worked for the Green E, but never made it to Ass Man. Which is frustrating considering the fact who got promoted in recent months/years. I totally understand your point, and I guess I worked with you for a short period of time. The thing which strikes me all the time is the reference to washing rigs and making points. If you really think this is the only thing why people work here, then you didn't understand anything during your time with the company. When you sell your mortgage and have to make copies - does that qualify for being a high class job?

It's funny the assumption I get that I obviously sell mortgages. Correct. . .I am in a sales job, but that doesn't limit my career to selling mortgages. Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. . .but it is completely irrelevent. FYI, I know a lot more about the company than you think. . .over 5 years and in a BM position. Ran multiple locations and I achieved success in these offices. I make all of these references to points for one simple reason. It's true! When I was employed there, all I cared about were points, too. Even in management, it's all about points. "Look at my branch, I OP'd $250/car, or I have 25% fleet growth, or I averaged 94% occupancy. These are all "bragging points" to upper management and has little to do with your commission check you get at the end of the month. It's a joke. I admit, I was a fool, too with this company. It took me years before I finally woke up and realized that my life as a fucking pawn for the man was a complete joke. I must admit it sure is nice not washing rigs anymore.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

GooglePile: Reject of apparently the all knowing and what makes people great. If you and your ex-area60k/year managers left, I support you all because you had to be worthless. If you are in any sales feild and you sell very little...guess what Mr. Incredible...you won't make shit!!! Those that perform get paid...Your are given a percentage and it doesn't matter how big or small that percentage is if you can't generate any size of a pie. There are those that sell, and those that sit on here pizza lovin' asses such as yourself. Those that sit make nothing, those that market and grow there fleets and know how to run a business will make their money. Again, you continue to bash a company that didn't want you and that you did poorly at. Its ok, we aren't mad at you and we are glad you and your couple of fellow rejects left as well. I would be upset too if I was worthless at a company I thought sucked so bad and was glad I was gone. It's ok GooglePile!!! It really is, buck up mister!!!!!

Congratulations! You actually made a decent point. You are correct, "in any sales field and you sell very little, you won't make shit. Those that perform get paid" Let's examine this. . .An mt who is performing very well is commended for his/her efforts by getting offered a promotion. Now this promotion doesn't involve any extra monetary compensation. Here's what it is. . .You've done such an incredible job, we're going to send you on the "best person program" up to 45B7. Granted, you live in Olympia and this will extend your commute by an extra 60 miles per day (without gas compensation) and you will work until midnight meaning you won't get home until 1:30am, and you only get 1 weekend off every other month. But guess what, you are working with the best and you will have more opportunity bragging your efforts (points) to larry and mia. Does this make sense to you? I prefer the other side of the green pasture. . .I worked hard and I was compensated for what I was worth for that month. Some people did better, some people did worse. I do know this. . .it feels much better to be compensated with a nice check rather than points.

Originally Posted by GooglePts

It's funny the assumption I get that I obviously sell mortgages. Correct. . .I am in a sales job, but that doesn't limit my career to selling mortgages. Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. . .but it is completely irrelevent. FYI, I know a lot more about the company than you think. . .over 5 years and in a BM position. Ran multiple locations and I achieved success in these offices. I make all of these references to points for one simple reason. It's true! When I was employed there, all I cared about were points, too. Even in management, it's all about points. "Look at my branch, I OP'd $250/car, or I have 25% fleet growth, or I averaged 94% occupancy. These are all "bragging points" to upper management and has little to do with your commission check you get at the end of the month. It's a joke. I admit, I was a fool, too with this company. It took me years before I finally woke up and realized that my life as a fucking pawn for the man was a complete joke. I must admit it sure is nice not washing rigs anymore.

Thats very interesting what you mention here about bragging points. But honestly, isn't that the way it is in all major companies? I don't think there is any big player out there who doesn't grade you that way. Call it whatever you want, it always come down to these "bragging points". Do I think its always fair? Nope. And according to your comments about paychecks, I have seen some too, and my last BM had a commission check of almost 4200, and it was not for July or August, it was early this year. And he is still a BM. Btw, you sound like a former ARM. Am I right?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thats very interesting what you mention here about bragging points. But honestly, isn't that the way it is in all major companies? I don't think there is any big player out there who doesn't grade you that way. Call it whatever you want, it always come down to these "bragging points". Do I think its always fair? Nope. And according to your comments about paychecks, I have seen some too, and my last BM had a commission check of almost 4200, and it was not for July or August, it was early this year. And he is still a BM. Btw, you sound like a former ARM. Am I right?

True. . .that is corporate America and they use these statements to brag to upper management. The difference is that ERAC does a great job in using "points" as the sole means of compensation. Throughout my career, promotions were more about a level of status, not monetary compensation. BM's getting promoted to bigger offices did not necessarily mean they were making more money, they just had more bragging rights. FYI, I agree a lot of major corporations screw their employees over as far as compensation; however, I believe that ERAC is by far the worst.

Originally Posted by FailingEnterpriseAdmin

You should listen to yourself.

At least I have a career. You only have a job and all it consists of is running a stupid website to try to get good employees to hate their job. I help run a profitable organization that has treated me very well. I know that I will have my boss's job next year. You can't say that with most other companies, especially not yours!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You didn't bash anyone? Lets see you were telling Eric to be the manager of the bathroom and that he is a tool. I think that qualifies perfectly fine to be called bashing. Yeah I think you are good at carrying luggage because then you don't have to talk to customers and be so stupid with your comments.

You didn't quote my Eric post. So my bad. You have respect for Eric? He has no idea how to manage. Yea I'm good at carrying luggage and doing the same shit as you dude. You didn't tell us you name either.