I am retained so why am I not ecstatic?

[Anonymous]

So I suppose there was a sigh of relief when I found out that I was not displaced. But now a weekend has passed and I pause to think about what 830 tomorrow morning will bring. The conference call post Wednesday was less than inspiring. My territory looks likeis grew sybstantially. No issues there I guess. Rumors of the "new" way to interact with HCPs has me perplexed. I have absolutely NO confidence is Sr Management. A nice fine is pending from our government buddies that is rumored to be substantial. Tracking us in real time will become a reality. Great colleagues have been let go and, and now I am learning, with no apparent justification. Performance, geography, and tenure? Really?

And the thing that bothers me most is that Shire has become yet just another place to make a paycheck. In the final analysis I suppose that's all that matters right. But for how long and at what cost?

I hate to say they just may be the lucky ones. As for me, I suppose I will lift myself from the bed tomorrow and go through the motions - these brilliant "rep competencies." But in the final analysis I am stuck wondering - Did I let Nov 9th go by without thoughtful consideration?

I look forward to the numerous moronic comments that will inevitably be made. But if anybody can share thoughts on how I get the mojo back, it would be appreciated. Or do I just take the threats of termination from the company as my primary driver.

 

[Anonymous]

So I suppose there was a sigh of relief when I found out that I was not displaced. But now a weekend has passed and I pause to think about what 830 tomorrow morning will bring. The conference call post Wednesday was less than inspiring. My territory looks likeis grew sybstantially. No issues there I guess. Rumors of the "new" way to interact with HCPs has me perplexed. I have absolutely NO confidence is Sr Management. A nice fine is pending from our government buddies that is rumored to be substantial. Tracking us in real time will become a reality. Great colleagues have been let go and, and now I am learning, with no apparent justification. Performance, geography, and tenure? Really?

And the thing that bothers me most is that Shire has become yet just another place to make a paycheck. In the final analysis I suppose that's all that matters right. But for how long and at what cost?

I hate to say they just may be the lucky ones. As for me, I suppose I will lift myself from the bed tomorrow and go through the motions - these brilliant "rep competencies." But in the final analysis I am stuck wondering - Did I let Nov 9th go by without thoughtful consideration?

I look forward to the numerous moronic comments that will inevitably be made. But if anybody can share thoughts on how I get the mojo back, it would be appreciated. Or do I just take the threats of termination from the company as my primary driver.

Turn off location services. Isn't it just that simple?

Old Shire is gone. Gotta accept it.

 

[Anonymous]

I understand what your thinking, bc I've though about it too. But, I think a lot of it has to do with our own foolishness. I'll explain..

We got fat and lazy. And I don't mean stopped making calls or whatever. But we really have had a successful stint without any layoffs and in fact have expanded while others were laying off. We felt that it couldn't happen to us. Well, it did. And truth be told, it had to happen. I feel badly for all of those who lost their jobs, so save the responses to the last statement, thanks.

Our jobs are going to change, yes I agree. But, we have them so be happy. I don't think that Shire is the only company with the technology to track us, do you? And do you really think they're going to sit there with there "Where's my IPad" app open and following us around? Just do your job, like I know you've been doing, and all will be good. And again, save the responses to the last statement too please. People really do their jobs, honestly.

The industry is changing, you know this. It may be a good time to change industry even though its a terrible time to try to do it. I just don't think it's the end for Shire as most people are stating. I know the fine will be tough to handle, but it will be handled. Things are changing here no doubt, but it's not lights out. There is still potential here. Just because they made layoffs for the first time (In ADHD) doesn't mean it's game over. Try to have a little faith in why they did what they did. Again, we got fat. We over expanded. We were too saturated. We were trying in areas where we simply couldn't produce. Maybe a slimmer sales force will be a more effective one. But that's only going to happen if they can get us back on board with the company, and this new model. Again, save the comments about drinking the Kool-aid etc with the last few lines.

If you're not confident in the company or the product, then you're right you probably should have rolled out a few weeks ago. But if your unsure if it, look around. Not a lot of pharma reps were as secure as we were up until this process. Maybe we will never be that secure again. But relax knowing that nobody is secure in pharma nowadays. Be comforted knowing you can provide for your family, because alot can't say that.

National Sales Meeting in January. Lets are that this leadership team has planned. Better be good because a lot of us are scratching our heads. I think we will be alright moving forward. Something tells me this will be the last NSM with this leadership team, whom we've all grown to love. Go ahead comment on that. I hope you sensed the sarcasm.

 

[Anonymous]

Well, until they give me a reason to get up in mornings, I will be getting my full 12 hrs. The culture we had at Shire is gone so you better just live with that fact. And looks like you forgot to mention, there is nothing VIABLE in the pipeline!

I too think I may have made a mistake and in some way thought I may be displaced. Sorts just belly up and continue taking home a paycheck.

Seems to me another change needs to occur. This one from zone directors and up! May I as a stockholder cast my vote of NO CONFIDENCE!

 

[Anonymous]

Turn off location services. Isn't it just that simple?

Old Shire is gone. Gotta accept it.

Turning off location services will not be that simple. I talked to another rep who has the IPAD in place and the location services function is disabled. So you will not be able to turn it off at the rep level. Help desk can disable it for you, however, your manager would be notified that it was disabled. Times are changing folks.

 

[Anonymous]

Yes. GI bus unit has bad for quite some time. Indeed it has been verified that you can be tracked. The question is whether we will be or not. I guess I cannot work 10 to 2 anymore. Oops!

 

[Anonymous]

Turning off location services will not be that simple. I talked to another rep who has the IPAD in place and the location services function is disabled. So you will not be able to turn it off at the rep level. Help desk can disable it for you, however, your manager would be notified that it was disabled. Times are changing folks.

I call bs here

 

[Anonymous]

I call bs here

Actually the post is not BS. I had an Ipad at last company. It has a lot of good things about it that really help you in the field. Truth is however, if the company choses to install a certain app ( I won't name it here in case they haven't done it) but if they do, you will be tracked as long as the Ipad is on with or without location service turned on because there is a way the company can disable your ability to actually turn it off. My last company notified us that it could be tracked and we had to sign something acknowledging that. Don't know if that is law or just precaution. The company told us that they would only use the tracking feature if the equipment was lost or stolen but I do know reps who lost their jobs because managers had an axe to grind.

I say do your job and you will be okay. But forget running errands during lunch or between calls.