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For that last week in the field

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Anonymous said:
Anybody planning a "farewell tour" sort of schedule for that last week before the CC team is released?
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The tour is well underway. I think it is only responsible that we give our good customers a full heads-up that there will be no more samples and no more me in their offices vs just slinking away.
 












Anonymous said:
Anybody planning a "farewell tour" sort of schedule for that last week before the CC team is released?
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Yeah, I doubt I'll find another pharma job, so while I'm not proactively announcing the layoff on every call, I've been giving a heads up to my long-term contacts. It sounds like the few days we'll have left after Dallas are going to be spent telling customers we're out and how they can order samples or get questions answered.
 








Anonymous said:
Anybody planning a "farewell tour" sort of schedule for that last week before the CC team is released?
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I think most reps are done with lunches, and trying to whittle down what few samples they have left. We're kind of going out with a whimper rather than a roar. By the time the FedEx truck pulls up in front of the house on the 26th, I'd guess it will be pretty anti-climactic.
 




Competitive rep here: I ran into one of your guys today who is a long time professional aquaintance from the biz and he told me what you guys are doing. He was making calls-obviously a stand-up guy, but I sure as hell wouldn't be doing that other than to do some networking. I can't believe your company is spending $$$ to bring everyone to a meeting only to then let you go? What the hell?
 




Anonymous said:
Competitive rep here: I ran into one of your guys today who is a long time professional aquaintance from the biz and he told me what you guys are doing. He was making calls-obviously a stand-up guy, but I sure as hell wouldn't be doing that other than to do some networking. I can't believe your company is spending $$$ to bring everyone to a meeting only to then let you go? What the hell?
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We sort of feel the same way, pal. WTH?
 








Oh well ill just be sitting by the lake smoking a doobie! Oh yeah that's what I've been doing for the last 3 yrs. Maybe I should change it it and do a sales call or two.

Signed,

CC rep in Portland
 












Anonymous said:
Anybody planning a "farewell tour" sort of schedule for that last week before the CC team is released?
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To show you the kind of impact we have, I'm repeating some of the responses I've gotten from offices:
"Does this mean you won't be bringing us lunch anymore?"
"Who are you again?"
"Can we call you if we need samples?"
"Oh, ok."
"Yeah, well, I'm kinda busy."
"I still haven't been paid for my last speaking engagement. Get that taken care of before you leave."
"Is Abby providing any kind of severance?"
"Unless you have a new product, the doctors won't see you. Here's a copy of our policy. I can get you a signature."
"We don't see reps on Friday."
"Where's my candy bars?"
 




Anonymous said:
To show you the kind of impact we have, I'm repeating some of the responses I've gotten from offices:
"Does this mean you won't be bringing us lunch anymore?"
"Who are you again?"
"Can we call you if we need samples?"
"Oh, ok."
"Yeah, well, I'm kinda busy."
"I still haven't been paid for my last speaking engagement. Get that taken care of before you leave."
"Is Abby providing any kind of severance?"
"Unless you have a new product, the doctors won't see you. Here's a copy of our policy. I can get you a signature."
"We don't see reps on Friday."
"Where's my candy bars?"
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I got the first one and replied, from the size of you , nobody should bring you a god damn thing to eat! Honestly said that...
 




Just another day in the field sitting by the lake watching the ducks. I drank a few beers in my fleet car, then I smoked a doobie at 2. I also listed to the Howard Stern replay and Stern show shuffle all day. Where can I find another company stupid enough to pay me for this all day again? I also took a nap.
 




Anonymous said:
Just another day in the field sitting by the lake watching the ducks. I drank a few beers in my fleet car, then I smoked a doobie at 2. I also listed to the Howard Stern replay and Stern show shuffle all day. Where can I find another company stupid enough to pay me for this all day again? I also took a nap.
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I hope you at least fed the ducks while you were there. Your story reminds me of the old SNL skit with Chris Farley where he keeps saying he "lives in a van, down by the river"!
 




Anonymous said:
To show you the kind of impact we have, I'm repeating some of the responses I've gotten from offices:
"Does this mean you won't be bringing us lunch anymore?"
"Who are you again?"
"Can we call you if we need samples?"
"Oh, ok."
"Yeah, well, I'm kinda busy."
"I still haven't been paid for my last speaking engagement. Get that taken care of before you leave."
"Is Abby providing any kind of severance?"
"Unless you have a new product, the doctors won't see you. Here's a copy of our policy. I can get you a signature."
"We don't see reps on Friday."
"Where's my candy bars?"
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Typical customers and it is sad to accept. I still have customers complaining about the food I bring into office. Can I say FREE? I can't wait til day I can walk in and say F you all for being such negative miserable people
 








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