Pros
Enterprise has a lot going for it in regards to opportunities, camaraderie and and the chance to create a long term career for yourself. The people you work with will be the best you’ve ever had, and there is the potential to make a lot of money if you work hard, grind it through and perform well, just remember it’s a marathon not a sprint. The MT program is designed to test you out and see what you’re made of, because they only want the best to move up into the ranks of management. I’m doing so they foster a culture of friendly competition that motivates and drives people to achieve results, which in turn is good for the business and propagates a virtuous cycle. I also really appreciated the “ability, not experience” attitude where the company takes people they see the potential in, and not solely because of experience they may or may not have. Training is thorough and provides the foundation for all aspects of the business; it is a fantastic way to become well rounded in general operations. Every level of management is always available to listen to questions, concerns and to help guide you to success. You will definitely only get out of your experience at ERAC what you out into it; while help is always available there is no room for slacking and laziness; those qualities will only result in you hating your career and blaming enterprise for your problems. You get 401k matching up to 3%, medical/dental benefits, a profit sharing account that you can tap into after becoming fully vested with the company, company car upon reaching branch manager and a percentage off the bottom line of your branch once you hit level II. The perks and benefits only increase as you move up the ranks, it’s only the first year or so that is tough to grind out. The rewards make it well worth it in the end though, and I would highly recommend a career with enterprise to anyone who is driven, competitive, sales and customer service oriented who isn’t afraid of hard work and a challenge.
Cons
The general consensus of the problems working at enterprise are work/life balance, and staffing. Long hours (7:30-6, with more once you reach management) can definitely take their toll; work/life balance is very much skewed towards the work end of the spectrum, and stays that way until you transfer to a support department, admin, or reach level III in daily rental. The commitments are made very clear right from the get-go during the interview process however, so you can’t blame the company for what you knowingly signed up for. Staffing can be a challenge at times; because of the nature of the company (internal promotions) movement is commonplace within the branches, and at times creates instances of short staffing. While these times can be tough, they will always correct themselves given time. Of course, being in a retail environment means dealing with difficult situations, customers and accounts but looking back you realize that the experience has made you grow both personally and professionally, and helps you become a better manager in your own right.