If not Enterprise, then where?

Although I've read over this website and most of it sounds believable, I'm still contemplating the idea of joining on to ERAC. This may sound unbelievable, but despite all of the crap, this job still sounds slightly better than where i work now. So my question is this: to those who have decided against working for ERAC either before or after taking the job, where do you work now? And is it better or worse than you expected and how does it TRULY compare to working for ERAC? Any input would be great...I actually have been offered the job, but i'm sitting on the decision for a few days.

I say do it. As a former ERACer in group 50 (phoenix) I will be honest with you and say that working for Enterprise is definately not the job you envisioned getting once you graduated. But, it is great experience. While many people here won't admit it publicly, working there will benefit you in the long run. You will learn how to run a business, how to be a good manager, and sales and marketing skills. That doesn't mean that you will do things the Enterprise way. You will learn that some of the things that enterprise does in these areas are idiotic. So then you will know not to do things that way. I graduated from college with no clear idea where I wanted to go, so I went the ERAC way. I worked there for less than a year, learned as much as I could, and got out. How do you know you won't like it just because some other people here had a bad experience? I found this site before I was hired, and it gave me some second thoughts; but in the end, I decided to go for it and I think it has benefited me greatly

[E####B]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I say do it. As a former ERACer in group 50 (phoenix) I will be honest with you and say that working for Enterprise is definately not the job you envisioned getting once you graduated. But, it is great experience. While many people here won't admit it publicly, working there will benefit you in the long run. You will learn how to run a business, how to be a good manager, and sales and marketing skills. That doesn't mean that you will do things the Enterprise way. You will learn that some of the things that enterprise does in these areas are idiotic. So then you will know not to do things that way. I graduated from college with no clear idea where I wanted to go, so I went the ERAC way. I worked there for less than a year, learned as much as I could, and got out. How do you know you won't like it just because some other people here had a bad experience? I found this site before I was hired, and it gave me some second thoughts; but in the end, I decided to go for it and I think it has benefited me greatly

Nice post!!! Which subcity in 50?

[RonnieDobbs]

Here's the point. The job will suck. You will hate going to work everyday. But as long as you realize that it's just a stepping stone on your way to a better job, it's not too bad. Just don't let yourself get caught up in the Enterprise mentality. And don't stay much longer than a year. And, be prepared to work long hours and put up with a lot of bullshit. Good luck.

[JD Dude]

Try it if you want, if you're in a worse situation now you'd be nuts not to try it. Just don't become a kool aid drinker! The think I hated the most is when we'd go out to the bar afterward, and instead of talking about hot blondes, football, or beer, everyone there always wanted to talk about occupancy, whether the bar patrons would take damage waiver, and other stupid garbage. To this day, I can't believe how much this company ruled the lives of people I used to work with.

ask what happened to the MT before you...
ask why those people are wearing suits and washing cars...
ask about the kissing some customer ass, and screwing others policy...

Every job that ive been researching offers less hours, more money and half the crap


oh and have fun washing cars you college grad you

Originally Posted by E####B

Nice post!!! Which subcity in 50?

I worked in NN. What about you?

[E####B]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I worked in NN. What about you?

NN. Was cool in the Doty era... Not so sure about the Krister run. If you register to the site, feel free to send me a direct message if you like. I'm kinda selective on what I want to share on the site but would love to hash up old times.

I just sent you a private message

[E####B]

Originally Posted by RonnieDobbs

Here's the point. The job will suck. You will hate going to work everyday. But as long as you realize that it's just a stepping stone on your way to a better job, it's not too bad. Just don't let yourself get caught up in the Enterprise mentality. And don't stay much longer than a year. And, be prepared to work long hours and put up with a lot of bullshit. Good luck.

Much of this is true, but keep this in perspective:

* The Enterprise Mentality makes you aggressive and does improve your future work skills. Just be cautious of the hype...

* The first year is always the toughest... I've experienced it firsthand and whenever I hired someone, I made sure they knew that too.

* There are long hours and bullshit in most jobs, particularly entry level.

* Politics, favorites, changing policy to benefit someone specific... Nothing new and unless you work for yourself, I would say that you will encounter this at most other jobs.

The survivors are very successful (for the most part). Now it wasn't all a bed of roses. I have my frustrations with my past job. I just don't share the same HATRED or DISDAIN that I see all across the website. I was just talking to a previous ERAC employee who is also one of my best friends. Enterprise helped launch his new carreer. Take the experience, the money (if you lasted long enough like me) and make the best of it. Any new hires, go in with an open mind, inform youself, and understand that this job can burn you out IF YOU LET IT. Only you can choose if you wish to let that happen or not.

On a side note: If you love to drink, so does 90% of all ERAC'ers. GREAT SOCIAL TIMES!