Pros
Good corporate-led training program provides written training material and schedule for promotion for Management Trainees. The specific Manager determines quality of in-branch training program. For a period of time, offered competitive salary and high commissions. The entry level employees are predominantly recent college grads and provide for a fun low-key atmosphere. Frequent company-sponsored events with paid alcohol.
Cons
At Branch Manager level, promotions become exceptionally political and less performance based. No incentive or encouragement for attaining Graduate level education. Staff structure creates great gap between Branch Manager and Area Manager + level in both earnings and positions available. Employees responsible for working 50+ hours weekly, including Saturdays and occasional Sundays with no incentive for salaried employees. Skills attained in Rental division do not translate well to non-sales positions in other industries. Fleet planning by design creates routine shortages mid-week and relies on branch employees to field complaints from customers and accounts.