- RTBKPL Oct 17, 2011 at 09:25: AM
RTBKPL
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The more things change, the more they stay the same. While Pharma finds itself in a less than admirable position, it's still better to have a job (especially in this economy) than to not have a job. The market is tight and while there are openings the competition is stiff and even at times "cut throat."
There will no doubt be further downsizings in this and other industries. Our political leaders are bent on moving this society in a direction they deem appropriate, not necessarily the best one for all concerned. I am convinced that we need to elect businessmen, NOT politicians to lead us into the next century. Government regulations have not helped the unemployment market at all and Obama hasn't a clue as to how to fix things, not that he would if he did have a clue.
The Pharmalot article in a previous thread was interesting and I believe, "spot on." The little girls and little boys left behind after the dismissal of those more seasoned, experienced, loyal, hard working, doing the meat and potatoes representatives will find the going not so easy. How many of you are hitting your numbers right now? Who has not seen people jumping ship, headed for other companies and industries as opportunity knocks? To have kept many of those older reps on would have meant more out of pocket from the company in retirement and benefits which really rise in the last 3 to 5 years of employment. Originally this idea was meant to keep people on board, now it is used to reduce the red ink by their dismissal under such circumstances.
Those who were hired into environments of preferred managed care and in areas where older, experience and skilled representatives were successful are now feeling the rubber meet the road. True, there are dynamics now which get in the way of moving the product, some of which did not have much effect in the past, but how many of these youngsters will toe the line and continue the fight? My advice is to stay the course, weather the storm and learn from these hard times.
It's important to read every word of the subjective portion of your evaluations. Managers who seek to cull the herd by obscure negative comments will try to gloss over your mid year and end of year evaluations. Don't let this happen. Negotiate a change in wording if possible and when not possible, defend yourself in the comments in your section. Such managers will get theirs in the end, I am convinced that what goes around, comes around.
Always have your eyes open for the next opportunity. Gone are the days of loyalty to the company as gone are the days of the companies loyalty to you. Retirement plans will be a thing of the past, take your 401K with you and do your own investing. I am convinced that a prudent individual can do as well as some of these fund managers and at a lower cost.
Good luck my friends and remember......
Never let the bastards get you down.
RTBKPL
There will no doubt be further downsizings in this and other industries. Our political leaders are bent on moving this society in a direction they deem appropriate, not necessarily the best one for all concerned. I am convinced that we need to elect businessmen, NOT politicians to lead us into the next century. Government regulations have not helped the unemployment market at all and Obama hasn't a clue as to how to fix things, not that he would if he did have a clue.
The Pharmalot article in a previous thread was interesting and I believe, "spot on." The little girls and little boys left behind after the dismissal of those more seasoned, experienced, loyal, hard working, doing the meat and potatoes representatives will find the going not so easy. How many of you are hitting your numbers right now? Who has not seen people jumping ship, headed for other companies and industries as opportunity knocks? To have kept many of those older reps on would have meant more out of pocket from the company in retirement and benefits which really rise in the last 3 to 5 years of employment. Originally this idea was meant to keep people on board, now it is used to reduce the red ink by their dismissal under such circumstances.
Those who were hired into environments of preferred managed care and in areas where older, experience and skilled representatives were successful are now feeling the rubber meet the road. True, there are dynamics now which get in the way of moving the product, some of which did not have much effect in the past, but how many of these youngsters will toe the line and continue the fight? My advice is to stay the course, weather the storm and learn from these hard times.
It's important to read every word of the subjective portion of your evaluations. Managers who seek to cull the herd by obscure negative comments will try to gloss over your mid year and end of year evaluations. Don't let this happen. Negotiate a change in wording if possible and when not possible, defend yourself in the comments in your section. Such managers will get theirs in the end, I am convinced that what goes around, comes around.
Always have your eyes open for the next opportunity. Gone are the days of loyalty to the company as gone are the days of the companies loyalty to you. Retirement plans will be a thing of the past, take your 401K with you and do your own investing. I am convinced that a prudent individual can do as well as some of these fund managers and at a lower cost.
Good luck my friends and remember......
Never let the bastards get you down.
RTBKPL