I've been at GC for over a year and a half...bottom line is, they treat their employees like shit but will bend over for the customer. My boss once gave a guy a Les Paul Standard over customer service issues...I can't say that I've seen that happen at mom and pop stores. Sure the radio ads are gay, I hate hearing them and having to remember them, but they point is to really get first-time buyers in, and it works a lot of times. I made ok money there for where I'm at in my life right now, but I don't see myself staying there for any kind of career. However, it is good to know that if I wanted to I could move up somewhat quickly. But alas it is not for me I fear.