Merck contract ending

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Anonymous said:
Not worried even a little bit. More signs pointing the opposite way. But, we have to earn it. I am down with that! How about you stop worrying and start selling? Maybe that will help. K?
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I'm getting tired of people responding to others questions and/or concerns with the "shut up, stop complaining, go out and sell B.S." The board is for open dialogue and hopefully to keep each other abreast as to what is going on in different parts of the country. There have been a few signs lately (not huge, but might be significant) that may point to something that is just not right.

1. Fewer samples of key products.
2. Not as much communications about contract as before.
3. Hiring freeze of open positions.
4. Merck having a realignment in December.
5. No info on the new product.

I love this contract and I'm doing quite well, so I hope that it continues for a long time. However, nothing is promised and would be nice to be able to keep each other enlightened, without be attacked for posting a concern!
 






Anonymous said:
I'm getting tired of people responding to others questions and/or concerns with the "shut up, stop complaining, go out and sell B.S." The board is for open dialogue and hopefully to keep each other abreast as to what is going on in different parts of the country. There have been a few signs lately (not huge, but might be significant) that may point to something that is just not right.

1. Fewer samples of key products.
2. Not as much communications about contract as before.
3. Hiring freeze of open positions.
4. Merck having a realignment in December.
5. No info on the new product.

I love this contract and I'm doing quite well, so I hope that it continues for a long time. However, nothing is promised and would be nice to be able to keep each other enlightened, without be attacked for posting a concern!
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Good people can argue about what this board is for. I can understand why someone would be annoyed by a title "Merck contract ending". It isn't constructive. As for samples, this is an issue on both sides and it's extremely frustrating for us, but not a sign, just a strategic call on their part, which forces us to make tough decisions. For communication, we just had a meeting, and plenty of conference calls, and the focus is on getting the job done. Hiring freeze is totally incorrect, since we just got a new DM in Long Island. Merck is none of my business. New product is subordinate to what we need to do right now, and maybe even dependent on it. In other words, we have to sell. If you do that, and I do that, and everyone else does that, I think we'll be fine. Honestly, what we do every day makes all the difference. Speculation makes no difference, except to make us less optimistic and therefore less effective. If you love this contract, which I believe you do, do your part to make it successful. Also, pick up the phone and call your DM. They don't bite!
 






Anonymous said:
Good people can argue about what this board is for. I can understand why someone would be annoyed by a title "Merck contract ending". It isn't constructive. As for samples, this is an issue on both sides and it's extremely frustrating for us, but not a sign, just a strategic call on their part, which forces us to make tough decisions. For communication, we just had a meeting, and plenty of conference calls, and the focus is on getting the job done. Hiring freeze is totally incorrect, since we just got a new DM in Long Island. Merck is none of my business. New product is subordinate to what we need to do right now, and maybe even dependent on it. In other words, we have to sell. If you do that, and I do that, and everyone else does that, I think we'll be fine. Honestly, what we do every day makes all the difference. Speculation makes no difference, except to make us less optimistic and therefore less effective. If you love this contract, which I believe you do, do your part to make it successful. Also, pick up the phone and call your DM. They don't bite!
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I appreciate your response to my first post and you do have some valid points. Worrying about if the contact is ending may be a bit too premature. That is why I stated these points may not be a huge concern. However, I have been on another contract and it was pulled early and as I looked back, there were subtle changes that occurred that we did not pay attention too. To address calling my DM, that is where I received the information about the hiring freeze. We have two positions open in our territory and my manager stated that it was hiring freeze until next year. Maybe the new DM made the cut off. As for now I will continue to do my part to keep this contract going.
 






Anonymous said:
I appreciate your response to my first post and you do have some valid points. Worrying about if the contact is ending may be a bit too premature. That is why I stated these points may not be a huge concern. However, I have been on another contract and it was pulled early and as I looked back, there were subtle changes that occurred that we did not pay attention too. To address calling my DM, that is where I received the information about the hiring freeze. We have two positions open in our territory and my manager stated that it was hiring freeze until next year. Maybe the new DM made the cut off. As for now I will continue to do my part to keep this contract going.
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If we have a hiring freeze why did a class start this week? Do I stiill get my referal fee if they cancel the contract for someone who just got hired?
 






AZ & Publicis related posts related to Merck both have the same person(s) posting A##hole, shut up etc. It's obvious they are a rent a rep for Nexium. They anger to voice their thoughts because they have shortcomings.
 












Anonymous said:
I appreciate your response to my first post and you do have some valid points. Worrying about if the contact is ending may be a bit too premature. That is why I stated these points may not be a huge concern. However, I have been on another contract and it was pulled early and as I looked back, there were subtle changes that occurred that we did not pay attention too. To address calling my DM, that is where I received the information about the hiring freeze. We have two positions open in our territory and my manager stated that it was hiring freeze until next year. Maybe the new DM made the cut off. As for now I will continue to do my part to keep this contract going.
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Me too! It's not a hiring freeze. My DM explained that there would be a one-month break over the holidays to give the trainers a break and managers were encouraged to work hard to fill positions where possible before then. I guess the lag time for background checks makes coordinating offers with training classes pretty important. Maybe I'm just drinking the Kool Aid on this, but my DM seems pretty confident that we control our destiny here--and even if things do go belly up someday, I want to be among the first to be called back for that next opportunity, as I was for this one!
 












Insider 2016 contract wouldn't that be beautiful lol!!! I love this job and I work hard at it too it would not make sense for them to end us!!

I am working hard and we do need to stay positive but a little word would help. I like the messages they say they are committed to the EPBU...
 






Anonymous said:
Good people can argue about what this board is for. I can understand why someone would be annoyed by a title "Merck contract ending". It isn't constructive. As for samples, this is an issue on both sides and it's extremely frustrating for us, but not a sign, just a strategic call on their part, which forces us to make tough decisions. For communication, we just had a meeting, and plenty of conference calls, and the focus is on getting the job done. Hiring freeze is totally incorrect, since we just got a new DM in Long Island. Merck is none of my business. New product is subordinate to what we need to do right now, and maybe even dependent on it. In other words, we have to sell. If you do that, and I do that, and everyone else does that, I think we'll be fine. Honestly, what we do every day makes all the difference. Speculation makes no difference, except to make us less optimistic and therefore less effective. If you love this contract, which I believe you do, do your part to make it successful. Also, pick up the phone and call your DM. They don't bite!
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My DM does bite!!!!
 


















We were suppose to be trained on ipads and that fell through. Full time reps are now carrying all our products while we lose one. Contracts end anytime the company wants them to. Anyone who has worked on a contract should know this. Just enjoy the ride while it lasts.
 






Anonymous said:
We were suppose to be trained on ipads and that fell through. Full time reps are now carrying all our products while we lose one. Contracts end anytime the company wants them to. Anyone who has worked on a contract should know this. Just enjoy the ride while it lasts.
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My dm said we get iPads and a new product in the spring
 






The full time reps are not carrying Asmanex..?? how do you know the training fell through? My Boss also said it would happen in the Spring March or April...I agree though I have been on a contract before...They are leaving us out there to wonder and don't say just go out and work I am. I treat this territory and these products like they are my own business I love this job. This vulnerability of this job is tough sometimes.
 






Agreed, it is contract so anything is possible. We do start javelin next week so it is probably status quo for awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get extended, but then again we don't cost much. Who knows what will happen.
 












Contract was signed thru December 2013. As any contract they are written to end whenever the client wants. If Asmanex doesn't grow BIG time then yes chopping block! They are putting all the Asmanex sales on us and the pressure will increase to produce...no more fun easy 24 hour job since Asmanex sucks!!!
 






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