Spouse Involvement?

I am just very sorry to hear that your marrige was ripped apart by some calculator punch loooooooooooooooser! I got the hell out and just last night my wife and I were saying how much better life is not that I am around at all let alone the excellent father I have become because I can see my kids when they are awake. (not to pat myself on the back or anything) You will find someone much better I hated erac but that loser prob. would have cheated sooner or later anyway. Sorry:(

Originally Posted by racer X

I am just very sorry to hear that your marrige was ripped apart by some calculator punch loooooooooooooooser! I got the hell out and just last night my wife and I were saying how much better life is not that I am around at all let alone the excellent father I have become because I can see my kids when they are awake. (not to pat myself on the back or anything) You will find someone much better I hated erac but that loser prob. would have cheated sooner or later anyway. Sorry:(

Thank you for your post! You are right, the loser did cheat before the accounting dipshit, but I was surprised that he was cheating with employees. I knew how much he loved the job and I really, really thought that he would have had more sense than to cheat with someone who worked for the company. But at the time I did not see how the company encouraged that type of thing. Anyway, when I found out about the accounting girl, about 90% of my anger was aimed at him and only about 10% of it was aimed at her. After all, I was married to him, not her. He had taken her out to dinner on a Friday night and they had done a little making out but she declined the offer to sleep with them. However, after that she did not turn down his advances to have coffee or play tennis...things of that sort. So believe me, he was the first person I went after. But in time, I felt very angry towards her because if someone is trying to sleep with you and you turn them down, then it probably isn't wise to continue seeing them. His excuse was that he had to continue taking her out so that they could build a friendship so that she wouldn't tell on him to human resources. Have you ever heard such a load of shit? Seriously, I was wondering how this man could have been married to me for as long as he was and think I was that stupid. But you are right, I will find someone better. I already have. And I am glad that you got out when you did and have found that you have a better marriage for it and a better relationship with your children. I'm sure you already know this, but you did the right thing!

You did the right thing too! You will be so much better off now, he probably thought he was the man at ERAC, yeah right big fish small pond. I cannont belive how many times in whorelando alone women were falling all over guys (including me) as a guy it can be hard to walk away from after you have consumed the better part of a tractor trailer truck of Bud lites, but I knew I had to, most dont.

I am in CA and not there are a ton of events, but I am invited to most that aren't ERAC exclusive. Unfortunately you learn the lingo and feel just as much of a disgruntled employee as everyone else. The crazy part is that my husband has been "spoken to" about my attendance at events. The area manager gets on his case for me not attending. His explanation is that he sees my husband more than me and that I need to be involved to know what my husband is a part of. And what is he a part of??? A CULT! Really, ERAC is a cult! Scary. Bleed green.

Originally Posted by ERAC widowed

I am in CA and not there are a ton of events, but I am invited to most that aren't ERAC exclusive. Unfortunately you learn the lingo and feel just as much of a disgruntled employee as everyone else. The crazy part is that my husband has been "spoken to" about my attendance at events. The area manager gets on his case for me not attending. His explanation is that he sees my husband more than me and that I need to be involved to know what my husband is a part of. And what is he a part of??? A CULT! Really, ERAC is a cult! Scary. Bleed green.

Wow! At least they wanted you there. In the South where I live, there were maybe one or two family events a year and I don't think they cared if spouses showed up or not.

[blame]

I need another glass of wine to even begin this thought...First of all, men and women and ERAC are not the only people that cheat. And if they were the only ones...I am sure the 50% divorce rate would decrease immensly.

I emphathize with each of your situations, but when you get done blaming Enterprise, have you given any thought to your actual relationship. I broke off two engagements, not because I was hooking up with co-workers, but because they didn't understand my committment to my career goals.

The only reason that ERAC people are drawn together, (not physically) but because of the inate support system. It is an automatic because we go through so much shit together. It seems in my relationships, as soon as I mentioned a crazy customer, or bad day...I was tuned out. If you don't allow each other the opportunity to talk about your days...no matter where you work or what you do...you won't make it.

Now, eight years working for erac I have found someone that allows me to vent my frustration within reason...I work 12-14 hours/day in HR. So all y'all Daily Rental folks got nothin' on me. I say my peace and it brings me peace. We go to every happy hour together...everyone thinks he's great. When the ERAC stories get too deep he tells them to shut up and we talk about fun stuff.

I can't and won't apologize for the stupid 22 year old people that start working for my company and make bad decisions...everyday, every happy hour. Take responsibility for yourself...this isn't college...no matter how much you want it to be, it's not.

First and foremost ERAC people are a lot of fun, and so are their significant others. I don't care what the occasion is...bring your boyfriend/girlfriend. Let them have fun, talk to people. At ERAC we all have so much in common, why not add us to your list of friends.

Originally Posted by blame

I need another glass of wine to even begin this thought...First of all, men and women and ERAC are not the only people that cheat. And if they were the only ones...I am sure the 50% divorce rate would decrease immensly.

I emphathize with each of your situations, but when you get done blaming Enterprise, have you given any thought to your actual relationship. I broke off two engagements, not because I was hooking up with co-workers, but because they didn't understand my committment to my career goals.

The only reason that ERAC people are drawn together, (not physically) but because of the inate support system. It is an automatic because we go through so much shit together. It seems in my relationships, as soon as I mentioned a crazy customer, or bad day...I was tuned out. If you don't allow each other the opportunity to talk about your days...no matter where you work or what you do...you won't make it.

Now, eight years working for erac I have found someone that allows me to vent my frustration within reason...I work 12-14 hours/day in HR. So all y'all Daily Rental folks got nothin' on me. I say my peace and it brings me peace. We go to every happy hour together...everyone thinks he's great. When the ERAC stories get too deep he tells them to shut up and we talk about fun stuff.

I can't and won't apologize for the stupid 22 year old people that start working for my company and make bad decisions...everyday, every happy hour. Take responsibility for yourself...this isn't college...no matter how much you want it to be, it's not.

First and foremost ERAC people are a lot of fun, and so are their significant others. I don't care what the occasion is...bring your boyfriend/girlfriend. Let them have fun, talk to people. At ERAC we all have so much in common, why not add us to your list of friends.

Wow! Where do I begin? I will start out by saying that I agree with you in that Erac doesn't cause break ups. The employee chooses to dedicate their life to the job. The employee chooses to hook up with a co-worker. When people blame a company for their relationship woes, that blame is misplaced. It should be on one of the two individuals (or both) involved in the relationship.

Now, your mention of your "committment to your career goals" makes me chuckle. Career and Erac go together like lamb and tuna fish...maybe spaghetti ans meatballs; you more comfortable with that analogy? (Big Daddy). Point is... they don't go together. So, the fact that you gave up two relationships over your career at Erac seems a little retarded on your part. Now, maybe the guys or the girls in the relationships sucked, but if they didn't....to sacrifice them over erac; you must be bought in hook, line and sinker.

As for your mention of how Eracers are drawn together, that can happen anywhere. Even the most attentive significant other has days where they couldn't give two shits about the bad day that you had. They may have been just tired of hearing it every day.

And being that you work in HR..I do have a question for ya? Now, I know what the purpose of an HR department is for normal companies...but I have to ask......what the hell do you do all day for Erac? Do you spend the hours shredding exit interviews? Do you spend those hours thinking of ways to keep your upper managers out of the trouble that they get themselves into? Inquiring minds would like to know.

[FailingEnterpriseAdmin]

Originally Posted by realitycheck

Wow! Where do I begin? I will start out by saying that I agree with you in that Erac doesn't cause break ups. The employee chooses to dedicate their life to the job. The employee chooses to hook up with a co-worker. When people blame a company for their relationship woes, that blame is misplaced. It should be on one of the two individuals (or both) involved in the relationship.

Now, your mention of your "committment to your career goals" makes me chuckle. Career and Erac go together like lamb and tuna fish...maybe spaghetti ans meatballs; you more comfortable with that analogy? (Big Daddy). Point is... they don't go together. So, the fact that you gave up two relationships over your career at Erac seems a little retarded on your part. Now, maybe the guys or the girls in the relationships sucked, but if they didn't....to sacrifice them over erac; you must be bought in hook, line and sinker.

As for your mention of how Eracers are drawn together, that can happen anywhere. Even the most attentive significant other has days where they couldn't give two shits about the bad day that you had. They may have been just tired of hearing it every day.

And being that you work in HR..I do have a question for ya? Now, I know what the purpose of an HR department is for normal companies...but I have to ask......what the hell do you do all day for Erac? Do you spend the hours shredding exit interviews? Do you spend those hours thinking of ways to keep your upper managers out of the trouble that they get themselves into? Inquiring minds would like to know.

I'm so glad we have realitycheck, even if he doesn't always agree with me.

Hey reality (may I call you reality, for short?), here's a question: The count of discussion board postings is way up over the past five days or so, more than doubling the normal amount. Any ideas why? Here's what I'm thinking:

1. Hurricane Katrina isn't grabbing eyeballs like it used to.
2. I've been participating more on the board, when tends to generate more oppositional postings.
3. ???

Any thoughts on why traffic and postings are up so much?

Originally Posted by FailingEnterpriseAdmin

I'm so glad we have realitycheck, even if he doesn't always agree with me.

Hey reality (may I call you reality, for short?), here's a question: The count of discussion board postings is way up over the past five days or so, more than doubling the normal amount. Any ideas why? Here's what I'm thinking:

1. Hurricane Katrina isn't grabbing eyeballs like it used to.
2. I've been participating more on the board, when tends to generate more oppositional postings.
3. ???

Any thoughts on why traffic and postings are up so much?

I don't know, admin. I don't keep track of all these enlightening stats like you do....

Originally Posted by FailingEnterpriseAdmin

I'm so glad we have realitycheck, even if he doesn't always agree with me.

Hey reality (may I call you reality, for short?), here's a question: The count of discussion board postings is way up over the past five days or so, more than doubling the normal amount. Any ideas why? Here's what I'm thinking:

1. Hurricane Katrina isn't grabbing eyeballs like it used to.
2. I've been participating more on the board, when tends to generate more oppositional postings.
3. ???

Any thoughts on why traffic and postings are up so much?

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