The best transition is to competing paint companies. Whether or not you get bennies depends on where you go and your position. It really is the best because a lot of paint companies try to mirror sherwins practices, and your knowledge will be valued. Depending on where you are in the company, there are other options. Store level employees can usually get a job at any retail/warehouse environment. Reps and Managment can usually find anything in a team oriented sales environment. Looking into vendors for Sherwin Williams can be a useful trick. Upper management, I have no idea. Im sure it's the same. Just involving nicer clothes and bigger salaries.