It's been 3 years since our last layoff, and AZ has hired to a level never seen before. They let go many people that should not have been let go and kept slackers…like me. That's right, I will admit to being a slacker or the worst kind. But I survived by kissing my DM's ass, while my counterpart just did their job while I hid behind them. It worked, and worked well!
AZ has no clue whatsoever how to restructure their sales force for optimum results, so they just hire and hire. This insane business model is easy, requires no thinking/planning, which our "leaders" are completely incapable of doing. But, what in the hell are they going to do when there finally is a generic Nexium (40mg) out there, and generic Crestor, XR and Symbicort??? Profit will continue to fall, and fall dramatically. They will then be forced to deal with their failed business model of a massive sales force, and will then start the layoffs as every other pharma company has done over the last 3 years.
Just remember, you can be total slacker like and survive, IF you perfect the art of "ass kissing" like I have! Start today with an email to your DM and district members wishing them Happy New Year!