National Conference Call Update

[Anonymous]

If your manager has threatened you with a PIP before when your numbers were down but never officially placed you on one & now #'s are back up, does that make your chances of getting laid off higher? I hear all the talk of reps who are currently on one or who have ever been on one who are being laid off prior to the announced layoffs. Do they still get severance? That would suck to be laid off this week before the big cuts & not even get severance. I love my job & would like to keep it actually but I realize odds may not be in my favor.

They will usually offer you severance so at least you will get that

 

[Anonymous]

Word is that Illinois reps need to worry as well. IDPA is one if not the largest plans that Shire has never been able to get access to for Vyvanse. Unfortunately if I am one of the reps in these areas I would worry like I would if I was in Ohio.

 

[Anonymous]

If you got a 2 or a MS last year I would be nervous because so of the layoffs will be based upon ranks and appraisals

 

[Anonymous]

Not current ranks. Year is not over. Probably last 2 year appraisals.

 

[Anonymous]

Do RDs have a say at all?

 

[Anonymous]

Not current ranks. Year is not over. Probably last 2 year appraisals.

This is correct...they will be looking at among other parameters your last 2 years of appraisals so for 2010 and 2011.

 

[Anonymous]

Do RDs have a say at all?

Nope. Reason is to take out the bias and to protect Shire from potential lawsuits

 

[Anonymous]

This is correct...they will be looking at among other parameters your last 2 years of appraisals so for 2010 and 2011.

And you know that how? Pure speculation and fear injection

 

[Anonymous]

Exactly! Pure Speculation.

 

[Anonymous]

And you know that how? Pure speculation and fear injection

Excuse me. You must not have good #'s in 2010 or 2011 because you just jumped to a big conclusion saying that I am speculating. It is a fact that they are using those 2 years among other things tenure, growth, market share, etc.

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry genius. Where did you get your facts from? Lets hear how you have all the insider scoop.. You are so Cool.

 

[Anonymous]

I hope I get laid off if severance package is good. I know I would be able to handle it better than some others in my region.
Anyone else hoping to get a severance so they can look at other opportunities while getting paid?
I'm sure there will be personal attacks on me for thinking this way, so keep them to yourself

 

[Anonymous]

You guys havent started looking for jobs. hahhahahahahahahahahh good luck with that pharma background. Might as well work as a bank teller

r*****s

 

[Anonymous]

I hope I get laid off if severance package is good. I know I would be able to handle it better than some others in my region.
Anyone else hoping to get a severance so they can look at other opportunities while getting paid?
I'm sure there will be personal attacks on me for thinking this way, so keep them to yourself

I think that is noble. Older tenured reps should be much more financially secure.

 

[Anonymous]

Disagree we've had excellent training and experiences. Many people outside pharma think we're rock stars

 

[Anonymous]

Disagree we've had excellent training and experiences. Many people outside pharma think we're rock stars

Dumbest comment ever. Yea if you dont want to get into a real sales job, thats fine.

 

[Anonymous]

I too would like to be let go with a decent severance package.

 

[Anonymous]

Friday we will find out how many reps, but we won't find out who is let go until the end of the month. They are hoping some people will move on to other opportunities without the company having to pay a severance.

 

[Anonymous]

Friday we will find out how many reps, but we won't find out who is let go until the end of the month. They are hoping some people will move on to other opportunities without the company having to pay a severance.

I believe this comment is most likely true. I hope they are ready for people not to work at all until final announcement. Nothing would make me more upset.

Just make the cuts and move on.

 

[Anonymous]

They are not obligated nor should they pay us severance. What about the pay and bonuses etc all these years and the quality of life that had provided. It was a great run. New leadership has let us down but all good things come to end.