IS THE BIG GREEN DREAM STILL ALIVE?

[I WAS THERE]

I WAS WONDERING IF LONG TIME ERAC EMPLOYEES (THAT HAVE NOT MOVED UP AS FAST AS THEY WERE LED TO BELIEVE) STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BIG GREEN DREAM STILL EXISTS?

I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE 7+ YEARS AND ARE STILL AT THE MANAGER OR AREA MANAGER ROLE. ACTUALLY, SOME ARE YEAR 10 AND 12 AND IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THAT GP53AA HAS A 6 YEAR MT.

AFTER THAT LENGTH OF TIME AND THE "SIX FIGURES IN SIX YEARS" "UNSPOKEN" RULE - I WOULD ASSUME THAT PEOPLE WOULD GET WISE AND LEAVE.

MY THOUGHT IS THIS...THE REALITY OF THE BIG GREEN DREAM IS DEAD - THE GROWTH, WHILE TREMENDOUS, NEGATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIGGER (HIGHER LEVELS) PROMOTIONS BECAUSE THE POOL HAS EXPANDED SO MUCH AT THE BRANCH MANAGER/ASST MANAGER (EXEMPT) LEVEL AND THAT ENDS AT THE AREA MANAGER POSITION. (HERE WE GROW AGAIN IS NOT NECESSARILY A GOOD THING)

WHAT I'M SAYING IS THAT BECAUSE OF SO MUCH MOVEMENT DOWN LOW - THE COMPANY CAN KEEP PAYING LOWER SALARIES TO THOSE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY WILL PROBABLY NEVER MAKE IT TO SEE A LEVEL III OR IV PROMOTION. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE AIMING FOR THAT SLIM SHOT AT ERAC STARDOM.

HAS ANYONE IN RECENT YEARS SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE MOVED UP INTO LEVEL III AND IV POSITIONS LIKE THEY DID....SAY 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO? I KNOW THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE GET PROMOTED BECAUSE OF ATTRITION, BUT OVERALL I DOUBT THAT A LOT OF PROMOTIONS WERE MERIT BASED, BUT I COULD BE WRONG. THAT IS JUST MY THOUGHT, BUT AFTER 6 YEARS OF STAGNATION IT WOULD BE TIME FOR A CHANGE.

I GUESS THE OTHER THOUGHT THAT KEEP PEOPLE FROM MOVING ON IS THE BELIEF THEY CAN DO NOTHING ELSE. I CAN TELL YOU - YOU ARE GEARED FOR A SALES OPPORTUNITY - ERAC IS ABOUT SALES. THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE.

THE OTHER SCHOOL OF THOUGHT IS "I'M COMFORTABLE AND AFRAID TO MOVE." WHY? YOU OBVIOUSLY MADE A MOVE FROM YOUR PREVIOUS CAREER.

IF RENTING CARS, SELLING WAIVER, WASHING CARS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT AND ESSENTIALLY PUTTING MORE MONEY INTO THE TAYLOR'S POCKET IS YOUR IDEA OF A CAREER AND "FUN"- THEN HAVE AT IT.

I'M JUST SAYING THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AND REGAIN YOUR LIFE.

YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AT WHATEVER YOU WANT - YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THAT COMFORT ZONE.

I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS;

There is no royal road to anything.
One thing at a time, all things in succession, is the rule of life.
That which grows fast, withers as rapidly.
That which grows slowly, endures.
Do not despise the bottom rungs in your ascent to greatness.

(UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN DOING THE SAME THING FOR 6 YEARS AND STILL TAKING CORPORATE ACCOUNT HITS TO YOUR NUMBER - BRANCH MANAGERS)

I can see that point. I've been at ERAC for 1 year, but I'm still going to give it a go. I'm not going to wait more than 3 years. If I'm not an area manager by then - I'll find another career. Besides - I work with a lot of hot chicks and can drink all the beer my branch manager will buy.

Originally Posted by Unregistered Rental God

I can see that point. I've been at ERAC for 1 year, but I'm still going to give it a go. I'm not going to wait more than 3 years. If I'm not an area manager by then - I'll find another career. Besides - I work with a lot of hot chicks and can drink all the beer my branch manager will buy.

Are you a car prep?

Not a car prep - Asst. Manager at a 200 car branch - thank you very much.

Originally Posted by Unregistered Rental God

Not a car prep - Asst. Manager at a 200 car branch - thank you very much.

How many e-chimps do you share an aprtment with?

I bet he or she still lives with mom and dad because he can't afford to get a place yet - loser.

Originally Posted by I WAS THERE

I WAS WONDERING IF LONG TIME ERAC EMPLOYEES (THAT HAVE NOT MOVED UP AS FAST AS THEY WERE LED TO BELIEVE) STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BIG GREEN DREAM STILL EXISTS?

I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE 7+ YEARS AND ARE STILL AT THE MANAGER OR AREA MANAGER ROLE. ACTUALLY, SOME ARE YEAR 10 AND 12 AND IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THAT GP53AA HAS A 6 YEAR MT.

AFTER THAT LENGTH OF TIME AND THE "SIX FIGURES IN SIX YEARS" "UNSPOKEN" RULE - I WOULD ASSUME THAT PEOPLE WOULD GET WISE AND LEAVE.

MY THOUGHT IS THIS...THE REALITY OF THE BIG GREEN DREAM IS DEAD - THE GROWTH, WHILE TREMENDOUS, NEGATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIGGER (HIGHER LEVELS) PROMOTIONS BECAUSE THE POOL HAS EXPANDED SO MUCH AT THE BRANCH MANAGER/ASST MANAGER (EXEMPT) LEVEL AND THAT ENDS AT THE AREA MANAGER POSITION. (HERE WE GROW AGAIN IS NOT NECESSARILY A GOOD THING)

WHAT I'M SAYING IS THAT BECAUSE OF SO MUCH MOVEMENT DOWN LOW - THE COMPANY CAN KEEP PAYING LOWER SALARIES TO THOSE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY WILL PROBABLY NEVER MAKE IT TO SEE A LEVEL III OR IV PROMOTION. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE AIMING FOR THAT SLIM SHOT AT ERAC STARDOM.

HAS ANYONE IN RECENT YEARS SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE MOVED UP INTO LEVEL III AND IV POSITIONS LIKE THEY DID....SAY 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO? I KNOW THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE GET PROMOTED BECAUSE OF ATTRITION, BUT OVERALL I DOUBT THAT A LOT OF PROMOTIONS WERE MERIT BASED, BUT I COULD BE WRONG. THAT IS JUST MY THOUGHT, BUT AFTER 6 YEARS OF STAGNATION IT WOULD BE TIME FOR A CHANGE.

I GUESS THE OTHER THOUGHT THAT KEEP PEOPLE FROM MOVING ON IS THE BELIEF THEY CAN DO NOTHING ELSE. I CAN TELL YOU - YOU ARE GEARED FOR A SALES OPPORTUNITY - ERAC IS ABOUT SALES. THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE.

THE OTHER SCHOOL OF THOUGHT IS "I'M COMFORTABLE AND AFRAID TO MOVE." WHY? YOU OBVIOUSLY MADE A MOVE FROM YOUR PREVIOUS CAREER.

IF RENTING CARS, SELLING WAIVER, WASHING CARS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT AND ESSENTIALLY PUTTING MORE MONEY INTO THE TAYLOR'S POCKET IS YOUR IDEA OF A CAREER AND "FUN"- THEN HAVE AT IT.

I'M JUST SAYING THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO MAKE MONEY AND REGAIN YOUR LIFE.

YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AT WHATEVER YOU WANT - YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THAT COMFORT ZONE.

I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS;

There is no royal road to anything.
One thing at a time, all things in succession, is the rule of life.
That which grows fast, withers as rapidly.
That which grows slowly, endures.
Do not despise the bottom rungs in your ascent to greatness.

(UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN DOING THE SAME THING FOR 6 YEARS AND STILL TAKING CORPORATE ACCOUNT HITS TO YOUR NUMBER - BRANCH MANAGERS)

Vincent - I like the "I'm just saying there are better ways to make money and regain your life" quote. Lets see... like maybe sit in front of the computer and go on and on and on about a job you had two years ago? Wow! Now that sounds tempting. Go on. I enjoy reading your poetic philosophy. Tell me. What should I do with my life? Can I too quit my job & still write blogs about it years later? Sounds great....

[I WAS THERE]

Originally Posted by Unregistered 654649879

Vincent - I like the "I'm just saying there are better ways to make money and regain your life" quote. Lets see... like maybe sit in front of the computer and go on and on and on about a job you had two years ago? Wow! Now that sounds tempting. Go on. I enjoy reading your poetic philosophy. Tell me. What should I do with my life? Can I too quit my job & still write blogs about it years later? Sounds great....

You avoided the topic

Originally Posted by Unregistered 654649879

Vincent - I like the "I'm just saying there are better ways to make money and regain your life" quote. Lets see... like maybe sit in front of the computer and go on and on and on about a job you had two years ago? Wow! Now that sounds tempting. Go on. I enjoy reading your poetic philosophy. Tell me. What should I do with my life? Can I too quit my job & still write blogs about it years later? Sounds great....

This guy actually has a point though. Put in your time, get your training, if you get to high level 3 or 4 then great. If not then get the fuck out

[I WAS THERE]

Originally Posted by Unregistered 654649879

Vincent - I like the "I'm just saying there are better ways to make money and regain your life" quote. Lets see... like maybe sit in front of the computer and go on and on and on about a job you had two years ago? Wow! Now that sounds tempting. Go on. I enjoy reading your poetic philosophy. Tell me. What should I do with my life? Can I too quit my job & still write blogs about it years later? Sounds great....

I could lead the ERAC remarketing life - get there at 7:30 AM, prepare a mass fax list to send out to all my dealers, go to a meeting for 2 hours, get on the phone for the better part of the day trying to sell a 2WD Suburban that nobody wants, go to lunch, drive to a few dealerships and still try to sell the Suburban, now it's 6:30PM - area manager of remarketing says "put that on a ticket to sell and we'll worry about it tomorrow." Have the same uninteresting conversations with the same uninteresting people - day after day after day, then be forced to attend an afterhours drunk fest with a bunch of rental losers and frat boys and then maybe - maybe get home to see my kids go to bed. That sounds great AND it sounds like you, my friend, are living the good life and I am envious - NOT!

The reality is, if you want to spend the rest of your life doing this type of redundant activity - have at it, you'd be better off digging ditches. At least with a ditch there's a sense of accomplishment.

Believe me - you will leave one and day and this will all make sense and then you will kick yourself for not leaving sooner.

FINALLY,

Watch out for the police outside your next area function.
There might be police doing a sobriety check.