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D-Day - Layoff Date

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Anonymous said:
Actually, there's fear of more (non-selected) people leaving, not hope that they do. But there is just terrible guidance to sr leadership in terms of how to proceed in the space of the decisions they've made. Panic reactionary mode, as opposed to strategy & logistics, looks like this. New leadership is needed, no surprise. How to make that happen? Sharepoint-based vote of no confidence? Protests on the soccer field? Someone make it happen.
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A 360 feedback or pulse survey would nice, but ELT won't like the results. Big things need fixing.
 




We're all doomed - so let's git er done! This years survey showed that 32% of physicians said they cannot talk to reps, compared to 27% last year. Apply this limit to doctors in organized health systems, and the restrictions become even greater: 42% of doctors affiliated with integrated health networks say they are not allowed to see reps—a 17% increase since last year.
 




Anonymous said:
We're all doomed - so let's git er done! This years survey showed that 32% of physicians said they cannot talk to reps, compared to 27% last year. Apply this limit to doctors in organized health systems, and the restrictions become even greater: 42% of doctors affiliated with integrated health networks say they are not allowed to see reps—a 17% increase since last year.
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It's all about relationships with the RNs and MAs in 2014. MDs are out of style with 20th century selling.
 




Anonymous said:
Is the date 10/8 or 10/22?
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60 days warn notice before start of shutdown Dec 23 makes it Oct 23. With so many to let go, watch the blocking out of conference rooms on the given day, or two.
The unused vacation payout check will be in the mail and RIF severance check will be delayed until Jan 2015 if you sign the termination package and agree not to sue or bad mouth Amgen. Officially last day will be Dec 30 for most, but your card will be turned in before shutdown. Half of the severance pay wil go to taxes. Under 55 say goodbye to unvested Restricted shares, Medical savings account and Bravo/Thanks 2U credits. Good Luck to all.
 












Anonymous said:
60 days warn notice before start of shutdown Dec 23 makes it Oct 23. With so many to let go, watch the blocking out of conference rooms on the given day, or two...
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Oct 22 - and if the conference rooms don't give you a clue maybe you can check out Palm Gardens - with so many to be rif'd they might send people off site (again) to get their pkgs.
 




Anonymous said:
We're all doomed - so let's git er done! This years survey showed that 32% of physicians said they cannot talk to reps, compared to 27% last year. Apply this limit to doctors in organized health systems, and the restrictions become even greater: 42% of doctors affiliated with integrated health networks say they are not allowed to see reps—a 17% increase since last year.
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And add that to the number of physicians that "choose" not to see reps
 




Anonymous said:
Oct 22 - and if the conference rooms don't give you a clue maybe you can check out Palm Gardens - with so many to be rif'd they might send people off site (again) to get their pkgs.
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At least you will be able to get a beer at Brendan's after you are riffed at Palm Gardens and then hook up with a former coworker...
 








I'm thinking 10/22, with 10/29 as another possibility. Meeting rooms booked one week later (10/29) in my building by Unity Lab Services. The 10/29 date would still satisfy the 60 WARN requirement. Also just seems like how this will go down - keeping us waiting for as long as possible. So hypothetically RIF's coming out 10/22 with meetings with the new contracted service company the next week.

Side questions, and seriously posed from an Operations staff member with many years experience that appreciates the work we all do: What's with all the rancor and trolling in this forum from the sales side of Amgen? And why does sales/marketing think this forum is their domain?

Tomorrow is 10/08, so guess we'll know soon if I'm totally off base.
 




Anonymous said:
I'm thinking 10/22, with 10/29 as another possibility. Meeting rooms booked one week later (10/29) in my building by Unity Lab Services. The 10/29 date would still satisfy the 60 WARN requirement. Also just seems like how this will go down - keeping us waiting for as long as possible. So hypothetically RIF's coming out 10/22 with meetings with the new contracted service company the next week.

Side questions, and seriously posed from an Operations staff member with many years experience that appreciates the work we all do: What's with all the rancor and trolling in this forum from the sales side of Amgen? And why does sales/marketing think this forum is their domain?

Tomorrow is 10/08, so guess we'll know soon if I'm totally off base.
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YOU ARE NOTHING! WE BRING IN THE MONEY LOSER! GET OF HERE YOU RUNT!
 












Anonymous said:
I'm thinking 10/22, with 10/29 as another possibility. Meeting rooms booked one week later (10/29) in my building by Unity Lab Services. The 10/29 date would still satisfy the 60 WARN requirement. Also just seems like how this will go down - keeping us waiting for as long as possible. So hypothetically RIF's coming out 10/22 with meetings with the new contracted service company the next week.

Side questions, and seriously posed from an Operations staff member with many years experience that appreciates the work we all do: What's with all the rancor and trolling in this forum from the sales side of Amgen? And why does sales/marketing think this forum is their domain?

Tomorrow is 10/08, so guess we'll know soon if I'm totally off base.
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its more of joke than anything else, defense is better than offense, cheer is better than dance, etc. However on the home page cafepharma.com it clearly states the website for pharmaceutical and medical sale professionals. The webmaster has been kind enough to create sub sections on the site to include pharma sales ops, home office personal and laboratory personal. Feel free to stay, feel free to post, feel free to make fun of the people making fun of you. Just don't take it personal \
 












Sat thru an Ops departmental meeting with our ED today, digesting their prima facie conviction the rumored 22OCT RIF announcement date is only that: "A rumor". Meanwhile, insider intel from HR states, that IS the (2014) date. Therefore, either senior leadership continue to be misled by execs; or, AFP's actual downward-shoved message of "see no evil speak no evil hear no evil" perpetuates. In other words: LIE - #1 core violation of "Amgen Values" as could be! Outcome: I did the right thing by taking VTP, once more solidified: there is no "leadership" in action, and morale's never been lower. May the good lord help those who are retained.
 




ATOite said:
Sat thru an Ops departmental meeting with our ED today, digesting their prima facie conviction the rumored 22OCT RIF announcement date is only that: "A rumor". Meanwhile, insider intel from HR states, that IS the (2014) date. Therefore, either senior leadership continue to be misled by execs; or, AFP's actual downward-shoved message of "see no evil speak no evil hear no evil" perpetuates. In other words: LIE - #1 core violation of "Amgen Values" as could be! Outcome: I did the right thing by taking VTP, once more solidified: there is no "leadership" in action, and morale's never been lower. May the good lord help those who are retained.
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Pfizer has the same layoff date. Funny, must be the same consultants.
 




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