Was laid off as part of a large RIF, and a recruiter found me and I started the process for Zoll Life Vest.
I came here to Cafepharma to check out what people had to say about the job; when it is this overwhelmingly negative I was skeptical. I know the geography of the territory and it's especially awful...rural...poor...not much there...and far away from my home.
Had my phone interview with the Floodwater people...gosh do they remind me of used car/slick stock/sleazy sales people! Anyway the guy starts off with "I already have two candidates I'm moving forward to the RM stage so even if you 'knock my socks off' I can't promise you'll be moving on. Great...
When it came time for me to ask questions I was ready: "Why so much turnover (three reps in this territory in 1.5 years) in this territory?" His answer...'this job isn't for everyone'. "The recruiter said $157 K at plan; how realistic is that?" His answer after hemming and hawing 'well you have to perform; your quotas adjust every two weeks...some reps get there some do not'. I asked about authorization paperwork, reimbursement, getting paid etc and he said "good questions" but gave no answers. He then asked me "Are you serious about this job? It's for high energy hunters, who will work hard all day and even nights to get the job done...and your future manager is especially "driven"...." and I said... NO THANKS.
I'll collect my unemployment, look for a real job, and sleep good tonight! Thank you for all your comments on here, it was helpful in making my decision. Good luck, y'all!
I came here to Cafepharma to check out what people had to say about the job; when it is this overwhelmingly negative I was skeptical. I know the geography of the territory and it's especially awful...rural...poor...not much there...and far away from my home.
Had my phone interview with the Floodwater people...gosh do they remind me of used car/slick stock/sleazy sales people! Anyway the guy starts off with "I already have two candidates I'm moving forward to the RM stage so even if you 'knock my socks off' I can't promise you'll be moving on. Great...
When it came time for me to ask questions I was ready: "Why so much turnover (three reps in this territory in 1.5 years) in this territory?" His answer...'this job isn't for everyone'. "The recruiter said $157 K at plan; how realistic is that?" His answer after hemming and hawing 'well you have to perform; your quotas adjust every two weeks...some reps get there some do not'. I asked about authorization paperwork, reimbursement, getting paid etc and he said "good questions" but gave no answers. He then asked me "Are you serious about this job? It's for high energy hunters, who will work hard all day and even nights to get the job done...and your future manager is especially "driven"...." and I said... NO THANKS.
I'll collect my unemployment, look for a real job, and sleep good tonight! Thank you for all your comments on here, it was helpful in making my decision. Good luck, y'all!