Why and how are they enforcing this? The letter that outlined the options we received said nothing about a NC. I assumed that the worse thing that could/would happen was that we would have to pay the $$ back if/when received them and if we went to another MS comp??
Thoughts??
The best thing to do is accept the offer and work both companies (take home two paychecks). It may sound ridiculous but it has been done.
Why and how are they enforcing this? The letter that outlined the options we received said nothing about a NC. I assumed that the worse thing that could/would happen was that we would have to pay the $$ back if/when received them and if we went to another MS comp??
Thoughts??
Just what was this non compete document thing about? I am in another division and I am curious. Is it a statement that HR made you sign that says that you will not work for another MS company within a certain amount of years? Does the company do this because they know that reps will be unhappy and they will try to flee to a better company? Or possibly that they know they will rep you off on bonus in the future, so you will want to leave. It sounds a little like you are an indentured servant. Just what is NVS motive behind this document?
We all received options after the Gilenya launch because the company royally screwed up by not having the ability to get patients on drug (long story). We all signed a document that stated that if we left after we get the options (3 years) for a MS comp, then we owe the money back to the company. We still have 2 years and 3 months until they are even available /vested. We signed nothing about a NC?? I would like to hear proof where someone got sued for leaving, and lost. Sounds like they don't have shit to stand on! Let not all panic like were all in San Quinton.
We all received options after the Gilenya launch because the company royally screwed up by not having the ability to get patients on drug (long story). We all signed a document that stated that if we left after we get the options (3 years) for a MS comp, then we owe the money back to the company. We still have 2 years and 3 months until they are even available /vested. We signed nothing about a NC?? I would like to hear proof where someone got sued for leaving, and lost. Sounds like they don't have shit to stand on! Let not all panic like were all in San Quinton.
if you are so unhappy, pay back and save your life, the stress and aggravation will kill you before you are vested.
if you are so unhappy, pay back and save your life, the stress and aggravation will kill you before you are vested.
At what point in my statement did I mention I was unhappy? Just giving the fact dude, not a bitch fest. I and others want to be able to make a good decision if/when the time comes for us to leave.
At what point in my statement did I mention I was unhappy? Just giving the fact dude, not a bitch fest. I and others want to be able to make a good decision if/when the time comes for us to leave.
it really is a bitch fest dude, you and OTHERS just looking for reasons not to work, you do know you don't have much options out there ??!!!
if you and OTHERS were STUPID enough to sign something you didn't know what it was then what can I say suffer your own doing. NOT SO SMART are you !!!
At what point in my statement did I mention I was unhappy? Just giving the fact dude, not a bitch fest. I and others want to be able to make a good decision if/when the time comes for us to leave.
As an FYI, the more restrictive a non-compete document is, generally the less enforceable it is. Courts look down upon preventing an individual the right to earn a living with skill sets that person has acquired over the course of their career. Novartis cannot stop you from working for another MS company completely. They may be able to enforce you not being able to work your current geography. There are a lot of precedents available where the courts have decided in favor of the individual and against the company. It will most likely depend on the exact location you intend to work, how different or similar that is from your current territory, and also if it was made clear to you that you were signing a non-compete. If enough of you testify that it was never made clear to you that you were signing a non-compete, then you've got a good case to have that document thrown out. Good luck!
ooooooooooooohhhmmmm, this is a really good time to make a move f face.
