Think about it. Anne is driving low performers out. Do you really think she is doing this with out Ricks ok? If the conference calls are any clu, Rick is dictating and anne is doing his bidding. At our meeting last week it was clear this place is falling apart, more reps are looking than are staying. I have interviews set up and I am sitting on my ass until I land somthing else.
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I hope everyone can experience peace this holiday weekend and put your anger aside.
To you posters that complain about the witch hunt; what a novel idea to get rid of the low performers!? Any one with more than an asshole for a brain would realize that happens day in and day out in every sales organization. I guess you people must be used to hiding in a pod to get your security. Get busy working or get the f*ck out of here because you are dead weight.
oh very clever; what's the matter, did you get tired of using "oh yeah" and "so's your mother?"
This is exactly the kind of delusional justification that has given the industry a bad name. 6 months and we're cutting some very experienced, professional and decorated sales people. The implication that whomever hasn't made quota is not working and "dead weight" is the same shallow thinking that will be the downfall of this company. The sad thing is tomorrow is Monday and Zyflo is still Zyflo, the same people are "in charge" and, without rhyme or reason, you might be next.
RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
I have a very good idea who this RSM might be and I say GOD LUV YA!!!!!! The reps who claim that the low performers are losers need to get a clue because once this group of reps is fired or managed out there will be brand new group to start on. This truly could happen to anyone. I have had a fabulous career up until joining CRTX and I wasn't in a POD. Now after only six months I am a total no talent loser. I think not. I refuse to feel bad about my performance. The truth is I am working ten times harder now than I ever was at the most successful point in my career. I have seen RSMS who are abusive and legal nightmares praised and ethical RSMs who actually try to motivate their teams crucified. I am proud that I worked for a RSM who maintained a positive attitude, treated my whole team with respect and refused to compromise their integrity. That is what I will take away from this whole nightmare. My RSM made me a better rep and a better human being from knowing them. If I have to choose between working for one of the jerk RSMs mentioned in the above post and collecting unemployment I glady go on the dole. I will sleep so much better at night even if is in a cardboard box.
you are full of shit, RSM my ass. you would never divulge 3/8 RSM's and narrow your self down the way you did. your an RSS poser. no one would be that stupid in management (well almost no one)
fact is that talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent- so don't take your hires personally.
if you are an RSM why degrade yourself so much??
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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fact is that talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent- so don't take your hires personally.
if you are an RSM why degrade yourself so much??
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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Management needs to stay off the boards!!
"You are right talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent"
Hey Paul- Let's get some real commercial senior management that knows what they are doing.
I wonder why sales are so poor, could it be that you have created a company with a piece of shit culture? you started a witch hunt? open territories?
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you are full of shit, RSM my ass. you would never divulge 3/8 RSM's and narrow your self down the way you did. your an RSS poser. no one would be that stupid in management (well almost no one)
fact is that talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent- so don't take your hires personally.
if you are an RSM why degrade yourself so much??
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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"You are right talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent"
Hey Paul- Let's get some real commercial senior management that knows what they are doing.
I wonder why sales are so poor, could it be that you have created a company with a piece of shit culture? you started a witch hunt? open territories?
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you are full of shit, RSM my ass. you would never divulge 3/8 RSM's and narrow your self down the way you did. your an RSS poser. no one would be that stupid in management (well almost no one)
fact is that talent in a former company/life does not equal start up talent- so don't take your hires personally.
if you are an RSM why degrade yourself so much??
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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Not anymore-
I am guesing you already know that, don't you.
If you post is to imply that Hernan is the poster - Strike 1. At some point you (Senior management) will learn that motivation not persecution is the solution. Let's hope they/you figure it out before it is to late. I hear that the annual share holders meeting is next week- Best of luck snowing them on how well things are going
I am guesing you already know that, don't you.
If you post is to imply that Hernan is the poster - Strike 1. At some point you (Senior management) will learn that motivation not persecution is the solution. Let's hope they/you figure it out before it is to late. I hear that the annual share holders meeting is next week- Best of luck snowing them on how well things are going
Thank you RSM for telling it all. I also have an idea of who you are and people respect you. Today is Friday and I am taking half a day to do some initial screens with 2 companies that want to talk to me on the phone. The process has been slow with headhunters but I have had a couple of bites. As far as other upper management please stay off the board. Hear is a suggestion why don't you offer anyone who wants to leave a small package and see the response you get. I will you tell that I would take the package. I have had it with this place and I don't want any part of it.
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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RSM tell it all! I'm an RSM and I agree with the original post "Stay Away from this piece of shit company." This place is the most unprofessional place I have ever worked. I sold this company to all my RSS's telling them that this place was going to be different. I pulled a number of individuals from good jobs because of my selling skills. I gave them my word that this place would be the experience of a life time. But the truth is that I was sold the same story. I'm an RSM and my resume is out with the Headhunters and it this point I can't wait to move on. The witch hunt is for real! I know that RSS's are doing the best they can out there but our VP of Sales only cares about the Metrics. She is about numbers and not people! And guess what no matter where she goes that what she is going to be. She is convinced that is the formula to success. Rick who everyone thinks is a great guy needs to be on some type of medication because you don't know what you are going to get with him. He says the right things and seems to care but then his actions dictate the opposite. I know I'm not the only RSM that feels this way. We also know about the 2 most hated (maybe 3) RSM Abby, Matt and What about Earl. We don't like them or trust them either okay but have to play nice with them. Stay out of trouble and do your best to play the game until you find something that's a better fit for you. I'm sorry that I brought you on but the truth is that I believed was I was told. For the individual who keeps telling individuals that we can't cut it here why don't you Kiss my RSS's Ass as well as this RSMs. I hired a very good team with individuals who had a long track of success in their prior organizations and I will stand by them.
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Rick and Anne stay away from the board. We know you get on it okay. Why is it so hard for you to GET IT? The formula is quite simple! Don't beat people down, Don't assume that people are not working and make us feel that we are part of something important and that we matter. Now I ask you both is that so hard to understand? I know you don't have to say it I'm an idiot looser who can't cut it selling by myself and I need to go work in a POD. Okay now that we got that out of the way let's assume that I am a high flyer and have always been prior to joining CRTX how do you motivate someone like me? The RSSs are not the problem here maybe both of you need to look at the miror and ask yourselves some deep questions. If you continue this pattern you will have record breaking RSSs going out on Sick leave.
the other thread was deleted so here is a repost.
Hey everyone,
I used to work for Abby. I won't bother with telling my name but it should be pretty obvious who I am. I was a very successful rep, (not in a pod either) who actually relocated for this "great opportunity" at Critical Therapeutics.
At first my relationship with Abby was ok. I moved to a brand new city a week after being offered the job and went through training at the same time. Between the two I was busy 24/7. Inconvenient, but not impossible, right? I admit was pretty gung-ho at this point, spending alot of time learning the disease state and the product (I had no resp. experience). Between the studying and moving and conference calls, I forgot in the first week to fax in my certification that I had completed HIPPA training and other admin documents. Next thing I know, I get an IRATE phone call from Abby, raking me over the coals. "How dare I make her look bad at home office" was the general drift of the conversation. I knew from that point forward, I might have made a mistake.
Not to go into all the boring details, but I was correct. Abby made it her mission in life to give me a hard time about everything. Her weekly reports being 5 minutes late (ONCE!)because I was in an earlier time zone and was out with customers was just some of the things I had to get used to if I wanted to keep my job.
Then she started lying to Hernan and Anne about my "issues". I had to have a meeting with my RSM and BUD and was eventually put on a PIP. I have never in all my years as a sales rep been put on a PIP. I've been rep of the year, won trips and tons of other awards, but never a PIP. Interesting that I should be a top performer at other companies but a piece of crap here.
Abby continued to apply pressure and with Anne's help, make me see the writing on the wall. Before he left, Hernan leveled with me and told me offline to look for another job because Anne was going to fire me. He stated he was looking as well because upper management lied to him as well and in good conscience, he couldn't be a part of screwing people over. See how the company treated him? That should tell all the people on here who are still delusional and think this is a good company to work for.
Needless to say, Abby drove me out. The last straw was when she came for a ride along (our first since my PIP). I read it and started having chest pains. I was so stressed out by the constant pressure that I actually got physically ill. I had to go to the ER. While I was there Abby decided she needed to leave (even though it was a 2 day field ride), so she left me at the hospital. None of my family lived within 1,000 miles and I had neglected my social life because of the job (in other words I had no friends) so I didn't even have anyone to feed my dog. I ended up being admitted to the cardiac unit and having a cardiac cath. I was in the hospital for 3 days before they would let me go home. I knew at that point that this job wasn't worth losing my health over and resolved to quit.
The final screw-over was when I gave 2 weeks notice. I offered to work out the two weeks but Abby said no, as long as I returned all the company equipment and car, I would be paid and wouldn't need to work it. I was a complete idiot because I didn't get that in writing and when it came time to process my paperwork, HR refused to honor that agreement. (By the way, thanks for that Jennifer C.). The company also shorted me by over $700 dollars on my final expense report, saying they never got my receipts. By then, I was so sick of them that I didn't care; anything to get away from this place.
The great thing is that I have a new job that really satisfying and a boss that is a pleasure to work for. I would encourage all of you to leave CT as soon as possible. Good luck.
Hey everyone,
I used to work for Abby. I won't bother with telling my name but it should be pretty obvious who I am. I was a very successful rep, (not in a pod either) who actually relocated for this "great opportunity" at Critical Therapeutics.
At first my relationship with Abby was ok. I moved to a brand new city a week after being offered the job and went through training at the same time. Between the two I was busy 24/7. Inconvenient, but not impossible, right? I admit was pretty gung-ho at this point, spending alot of time learning the disease state and the product (I had no resp. experience). Between the studying and moving and conference calls, I forgot in the first week to fax in my certification that I had completed HIPPA training and other admin documents. Next thing I know, I get an IRATE phone call from Abby, raking me over the coals. "How dare I make her look bad at home office" was the general drift of the conversation. I knew from that point forward, I might have made a mistake.
Not to go into all the boring details, but I was correct. Abby made it her mission in life to give me a hard time about everything. Her weekly reports being 5 minutes late (ONCE!)because I was in an earlier time zone and was out with customers was just some of the things I had to get used to if I wanted to keep my job.
Then she started lying to Hernan and Anne about my "issues". I had to have a meeting with my RSM and BUD and was eventually put on a PIP. I have never in all my years as a sales rep been put on a PIP. I've been rep of the year, won trips and tons of other awards, but never a PIP. Interesting that I should be a top performer at other companies but a piece of crap here.
Abby continued to apply pressure and with Anne's help, make me see the writing on the wall. Before he left, Hernan leveled with me and told me offline to look for another job because Anne was going to fire me. He stated he was looking as well because upper management lied to him as well and in good conscience, he couldn't be a part of screwing people over. See how the company treated him? That should tell all the people on here who are still delusional and think this is a good company to work for.
Needless to say, Abby drove me out. The last straw was when she came for a ride along (our first since my PIP). I read it and started having chest pains. I was so stressed out by the constant pressure that I actually got physically ill. I had to go to the ER. While I was there Abby decided she needed to leave (even though it was a 2 day field ride), so she left me at the hospital. None of my family lived within 1,000 miles and I had neglected my social life because of the job (in other words I had no friends) so I didn't even have anyone to feed my dog. I ended up being admitted to the cardiac unit and having a cardiac cath. I was in the hospital for 3 days before they would let me go home. I knew at that point that this job wasn't worth losing my health over and resolved to quit.
The final screw-over was when I gave 2 weeks notice. I offered to work out the two weeks but Abby said no, as long as I returned all the company equipment and car, I would be paid and wouldn't need to work it. I was a complete idiot because I didn't get that in writing and when it came time to process my paperwork, HR refused to honor that agreement. (By the way, thanks for that Jennifer C.). The company also shorted me by over $700 dollars on my final expense report, saying they never got my receipts. By then, I was so sick of them that I didn't care; anything to get away from this place.
The great thing is that I have a new job that really satisfying and a boss that is a pleasure to work for. I would encourage all of you to leave CT as soon as possible. Good luck.
I used to work Abby also and I will tell you she lied about me also. She tried to put me on a PIP but I went on sick leave before she could screw me over. During that time I took care of my health issues and worked aggressively with contacts to get another job. I can't tell you how happy I am now and feel for the remaining of the individuals who are at CRTX. For the remaining individuals proceed with caution and be on the look out for other opportunities. Life is to short and to be working in an environment like CRTX. I tell you I have learned a valuable lesson out of this that is that if it sounds to good to be true then maybe it is. As far as Abby she is a FAT LIAR. I don't really know Anne but I know individuals in this company and in her prior companies who agree with the comments posted on many of the threads.
Former MSL tells it all! So far I've been sitting in the sidelines enjoying this fine entertainment that this site is providing me. It could not happen to a better company! This company nearly destroyed my career! Before you start wondering who this is let me tell you that I might be the former MSL from Arizona, Illinois, Arkansas or North Carolina. The truth is that it doesn't matter because we all left because we got sick of this place. I left CRTX because of the B.S. that happens on a day to day basis. Individuals get labeled in this company as not getting it. I was recruited to come into this company and I was sold the opportunity of a lifetime. The amount of backstabbing that goes on in this place is incredible. Most of the problem comes from upper management. I saw the writting on the wall and decided that this place was not worth it. I really didn't realize how bad CRTX was until I started my new job. What a difference! I actually work in a place where I'm treated like a professional, a place where I do get it, and place where I'm respected. I have always taken pride in what I do and I have the credentials to back it up but CRTX almost made me believe that I was worthless. What a lesson I learned. I'm sure that I'm just another individual that needed to go back to Big Pharma (which by the way I didn't). To the remaining MSL's (Except for the one in California) I wish you the best and if you need some contacts you know who I am by the tone of this message! All I can tell you is that I am very, very, very happy and have been for a while so it's not a new job thing(honeymoon).
I was asking about Hernan cause I worked with him at a prior company and wondered what happened to him. That was all.
hernan was the only stand up guy in upper management. he lasted 4 months. that should tell you everything you need to know about this piece of shit company.
I'm actually an RSS who got let go because I decided not to work. The truth is that I figured it out early that I had made a big mistake so took my chances and decided to focus on getting another job. Unfortunaletly I got caught but I did find another job. I roled the dice and got caught but it was worth it because I'm in a better place.
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