I just got a call from a recruiter

Originally Posted by Caring Kate

I'm glad you've turn that shit down! Sometimes, when I'm trying to make a post, it takes forever!!

Anyway . . . how's your suit with Watie and his mom coming? Still grabbing at straws, huh? I feel for you Admin. I really do. This guy has made you completely reshape you website, file lawsuits and even made you wary of talking to people here . . . other than registered members. He's even made the traffic here slump :(

If any of your online community can help, please just ask.

The Admin cannot be helped, I'm afraid. This site hasn't belonged to him in almost 8 months....

[Frank the Tank]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Your daily day goes like this.

day 1. you meet for orientation and fill out paperwork. you go to your branch where they make you go drive cars around all day. you get no lunch and get home by 6:30.

day 2. they just throw you to the wolves. 7:45-6 of no lunch. customers yell at you, your managers dont support you. its god awful.

by week three you are ready to quit.

"Enterprise-taking advantage of people in a poor economy"

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

"Enterprise-taking advantage of people in a poor economy"

Tell me Tank, do you think this site will stop that?

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Unregistered Tank

Tell me Tank, do you think this site will stop that?

If enough people realize what is going on this ERAC may stop. It will not just be because of this website, but it could help.

So, what is your solution?

[Concerns over Enterprise]

Originally Posted by whatdude

A lot of the stuff on this site is a little exaggerated, but it's all based on things that actually go on in the branch. It's not a cult and it's not a pyramid scheme. It's a large company that rents cars. No matter what dream the recruiters and interviewers try to sell you, it all comes down to the fact that you rent cars. A lot of the company functions are based around drinking. Happy Hours, company parties, managers meetings, etc. all involve alcohol. You don't have to drink it, but it's free so it's kind of hard to pass up. You will probably find yourself hanging out with people you work with, just due to the fact that you can all relate to each other when most people can't. It's hard to explain to your friends that renting cars is a hard job, that you are constantly stressed and run down. You get paid by the hour until you become an assistant manager, then it's base salary (usually around $28-$30K) plus commission from there up. There are no quotas per say but you are pushed to sell Damage Waiver to somewhere in the range of 35 - 40% of the people you rent to. Promotions are based on your ability to sell, so there's definitely pressure there.

Is it worth it to take a job there? It depends on what your goals are. It sounds like you've already got some worthwhile experience so I'm not sure how much good Enterprise would do for you. But, it is a job and it will show that you have work ethic and are willing to put in hours. If you've already been a financial advisor, the training program won't be anything new to you but if you're goal is to get in to say Pharmaceutical sales then it would look good on your resume.

Will you like it? Depends. If the management team you're working for has their shit together it can be a decent place to work, you'll get lunch breaks and you'll probably work around 50 hours a week. When they don't, it can get really ugly, really quick. Short or no lunches, 55 to 60 hour weeks or more and generally a bad work environment. As you can tell by the overall number and general content of posts on this board, most management teams do not have it together.

Every large company has it's BS, it's politics and it's shady behavior. In my experience there was just much, much more of it at Enterprise then at other companies I've worked for. To sum it up, It's all about options. Do you have anything else on the table right now? If so, I'd take a really good look at any other possibilities before taking a job with Enterprise.

(Conerned is writing this...my new *registered* name.)
Well it doesn't sound like I couldn't do the job. I could use the money and the experience. My only quarrel would be long hours, doing things I don't want to do, and taking crap from other people. Neither of which I do and, also, I will let people know about my distaste. I am not one to just take whatever is thrown at me. I don't have time for that kind of nonsense. If something is right, I'll fix it. Will that work at Enterprise? Further, I guess I have an interview for next Thursday (7/17). Any advice?

[everGREEN]

Originally Posted by Concerns over Enterprise

(Conerned is writing this...my new *registered* name.)
Well it doesn't sound like I couldn't do the job. I could use the money and the experience. My only quarrel would be long hours, doing things I don't want to do, and taking crap from other people. Neither of which I do and, also, I will let people know about my distaste. I am not one to just take whatever is thrown at me. I don't have time for that kind of nonsense. If something is right, I'll fix it. Will that work at Enterprise? Further, I guess I have an interview for next Thursday (7/17). Any advice?

Show up in professional dress and be alive; that sould about cover it.

[Concerns over Enterprise]

Originally Posted by everGREEN

Show up in professional dress and be alive; that sould about cover it.

Well that's interesting. I dunno...I really don't want to get a job, sacrafice what I'm doing already (including friends, etc.), and then quit in a month or two.

[I'm Free]

Originally Posted by Concerns over Enterprise

(Conerned is writing this...my new *registered* name.)
Well it doesn't sound like I couldn't do the job. I could use the money and the experience. My only quarrel would be long hours, doing things I don't want to do, and taking crap from other people. Neither of which I do and, also, I will let people know about my distaste. I am not one to just take whatever is thrown at me. I don't have time for that kind of nonsense. If something is right, I'll fix it. Will that work at Enterprise? Further, I guess I have an interview for next Thursday (7/17). Any advice?

You will definitely work long hours. I don't think I ever worked less than 55 hours in a week. It' more like 60-65 depending on your branch manager.

You will also do things that you don't want to do. Especially wash cars in your nice work suit. I can't tell you how many dress shirts and pants were ruined from washing cars because there were no porters available.

You will also take a lot of crap from people. A lot of ERAC's business comes from insurance rentals. A lot of people are cheap and either don't have rental reimbursement as part of their insurance coverage or they have the $20 reimbursement and $20 won't even cover a compact car. Then you have to listen to them bitch because they drive a Mercedes, they want a full size car, and they don't want to pay a cent over what the insurance will pay.

I'm so glad I left ERAC. My current job pays twice as much as they do, and I'm working 8 hours a day and only 18 days per month. After my experiences with the company, I wouldn't recommend anybody work there. But some people actually enjoy it. That or they've had too much kool-aid.

Originally Posted by browneyes

good gpa, biology major with a change of plans--going to nursing school in a year--already found the right program and everything! i'm just looking for a "career" for about a year to stack some cash! Is it REALLY that bad?!!!! can anyone from the new orleans branch give me a typical daily run down? also can anyone tell me how a typical 1st day goes? orientation? anything would help!

it is tough in new orleans because of all the blacks

Originally Posted by browneyes

ok, i've browsed the site a couple times and had a moment to think, yea, I'm a recent college grad and was offered the job and accepted it (management trainee sounded pretty good), lol...however, now, i'm unsure. although i do think that different regions probably have different circumstances...i was hired in the new orleans region--does anyone have any insight about that area? i'm goin in with high hopes--does anyone have any advice?!

ever thought about something more respectable like stripping? it is better than erac