Well I might have found a job (*Begs whatever higher power there may be) and interestingly enough, it's Enterprise Rent-a-car out of Albany Airport. I'm being interviewed for both a Rental-Sales position, and for a Return Agent Position. I'm hoping for the Sales position. I get to drive new cars all day. I hear they work really long hours, and it's competetive. Won't be boring though! Anyone know anyone who's worked for them, or has any thoughts on it?
Job at Enterprise?
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I have gotten to know a few people at my local one over the years-
The following is just my opinion:
They tend to have high turn over. unknown why, other than for MANY college grads, its the first job they can get. (Some of these new college grads tend to sound bitter) Personally, I think its great to get out of the office and drive around here and there...Meet new people (A lot of travelers and car wreck stories...)
In my opinion, we should all be thankful for whatever work we can get. THERE ARE MILLIONS UNEMPLOYED.
Work hard, Say "yes" to everything ,don't bad mouth the company -even if its not your ideal job- and try to have fun. Makes the time go by quicker...
The following is just my opinion:
They tend to have high turn over. unknown why, other than for MANY college grads, its the first job they can get. (Some of these new college grads tend to sound bitter) Personally, I think its great to get out of the office and drive around here and there...Meet new people (A lot of travelers and car wreck stories...)
In my opinion, we should all be thankful for whatever work we can get. THERE ARE MILLIONS UNEMPLOYED.
Work hard, Say "yes" to everything ,don't bad mouth the company -even if its not your ideal job- and try to have fun. Makes the time go by quicker...
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I have a few friends in their MT program. Hours are long and the pay is lousy. 'Nuff said.
It was one of my first jobs out of college in the early 90's. Most of my college friends got jobs with them as well. One lasted 13 years with them and moved up the ladder. Its extremely corporate oriented. Lots of pro talk and lingo. That company makes boatloads of $$$$$. Managers of rental branches do well as do their area managers. The lower level employees are promised big opportunities at the next top position. Everyone fights tooth and nail to get it. Get good at selling damage waiver and your a shoe in for a promotion. Branches that aren't located at the airport can bamboozle all the locals into the waiver, especially when they prey on the poor neighborhoods.
Airport people are more savvyy and are a hard sell. LONG HOURS.
But I will say that as one of my first jobs in my very early 20's it was a good, solid experience. My other friends that started with me wouldn't be so kind. You get out of it what you put into it.
Airport people are more savvyy and are a hard sell. LONG HOURS.
But I will say that as one of my first jobs in my very early 20's it was a good, solid experience. My other friends that started with me wouldn't be so kind. You get out of it what you put into it.
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Oh great. You have to be one of those overly friendly entrrprise people who won't relax until youve told them that everything about the rental was super great?
Reminds me of the little flair guy in office space.
Still, a job's a job, and is what you make of it. Buy some nice clothes, and good luck!
Reminds me of the little flair guy in office space.
Still, a job's a job, and is what you make of it. Buy some nice clothes, and good luck!
I've heard that it's really long hours, but laid back, great co-workers, you get to leave the office, and there is great potential for advancement. Sounds interesting to me.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
I've heard that it's really long hours, but laid back, great co-workers, you get to leave the office, and there is great potential for advancement. Sounds interesting to me.
Depends what you define as "great."
I've heard that it's really long hours, but laid back, great co-workers, you get to leave the office, and there is great potential for advancement. Sounds interesting to me.
Depends what you define as "great."
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Originally Posted By: Nick R
I've heard that it's really long hours, but laid back, great co-workers, you get to leave the office, and there is great potential for advancement. Sounds interesting to me.
Depends what you define as "great."
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
I've heard that it's really long hours, but laid back, great co-workers, you get to leave the office, and there is great potential for advancement. Sounds interesting to me.
Depends what you define as "great."
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Relative to what? The pay stinks compared to most other entry level positions at large companies.
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Relative to what? The pay stinks compared to most other entry level positions at large companies.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Relative to what? The pay stinks compared to most other entry level positions at large companies.
$10 an hour, to rent cars, and sell people extra insurance, and drive them around, and wash the cars, and search for leads on accounts. I don't mind the long hours, it's money, and it looks great on a resume
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Better than at most any other entry level position. It's a Management Trainee position too.
Relative to what? The pay stinks compared to most other entry level positions at large companies.
$10 an hour, to rent cars, and sell people extra insurance, and drive them around, and wash the cars, and search for leads on accounts. I don't mind the long hours, it's money, and it looks great on a resume
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Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
I can't afford to invest in higher education when I'd have to pay $3,000 upfront at the beginning of every semester, thank you.
Also, I plan to go in the military when my dad get's back from Washington state in 2 years, or use my full time benefits to go back to school. And at that time, I already had car payments, thank you.
Originally Posted By: Nick R
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Did you graduate from high school yet Nick? I thought you were off to college for computers? If not, than hey, it's a job. There's plenty of people would kill to have it in this economy.
I graduated in 2010. I was going to school, but something unfortunate happened, and I had to stop going. I plan on going back, but not until I can afford to.
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
I can't afford to invest in higher education when I'd have to pay $3,000 upfront at the beginning of every semester, thank you.
Also, I plan to go in the military when my dad get's back from Washington state in 2 years, or use my full time benefits to go back to school. And at that time, I already had car payments, thank you.
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Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Do you have to work at being a tool,or does it come naturally?
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Do you have to work at being a tool,or does it come naturally?
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Higher education cost a lot more than a car in case you haven't notice yet.
But Pop_Rivit has a point, you can't get yourself through undergrad by making $10/hr these days. You have to bite the bullet and borrow a loan to FINISH QUICK, then start working a $25/hr job to pay it off.
Can't afford to invest in higher education, but you can afford to make car payments. Someday soon you'll regret the decisions your currently making when you realize that $10/hour jobs are the only thing for which you're qualified.
Higher education cost a lot more than a car in case you haven't notice yet.
But Pop_Rivit has a point, you can't get yourself through undergrad by making $10/hr these days. You have to bite the bullet and borrow a loan to FINISH QUICK, then start working a $25/hr job to pay it off.
First of all, remember that despite what you're told here, there are many ways to skin this cat.
Many of my 'degreed' friends are either severely under-employed and making half of what they expected or completely out of work. So having a degree is no guarantee of success.
I never regretted not going to college. I was earning while they were spending, and for me it paid off handsomely.
Don't be afraid to think outside the box. And quit wondering what other people think. Go for your dreams!
Many of my 'degreed' friends are either severely under-employed and making half of what they expected or completely out of work. So having a degree is no guarantee of success.
I never regretted not going to college. I was earning while they were spending, and for me it paid off handsomely.
Don't be afraid to think outside the box. And quit wondering what other people think. Go for your dreams!
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