The Misguided Materialism of the Merck Masses

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Listen up all ye Merckoids...These thoughts come from a positive place, not trying
to inflict pain, or take joy in the misery that being a Merck rep brings these days...Take it
from one who has been through the pharma rep wars, there is a better way to live!! (Than being a slave to Merck, and your CTL's whims...)

As most of you know, the pharma industry continues to de-volve into some bizarre, Orwellian nightmare...Tracking your every move, as if you were an animal on the Serengheti Plain...So, what is it that keeps you "trapped" in this viscious, (and I do mean viscious) circle??

In a word- Materialism...You all (like I) bought into the whole American concept of more consumption being better...Newer is better...Bigger is better...The latest hand held gadget is better, and will make your life better...That new Dyson vaccum (and they are awesome- I must admit) will somehow change your life and bring you the happiness and fullfillment you so desperately seek...

This keeps all of you trapped...You know what I am talking about...that nagging feeling that you would quit toxic Merck, "If only I could afford to." Now that I have been out of the pharma rep scam for several years, (A road that leads to nowhere for most) I have learned to live another way...I only have kept what I use, and sold the rest...I am lighter, have more freedom, and generally happier not to have to wake up and deal with another insipid manager, or ridiculous teleconference...

Sure, it was fun to scan the NMIP website for the latest stuff, (If I just had one of those - I would finally be happy.) but at the end of the day, it ends up being more clutter around your overpriced house. (that you probably can't afford, but continue to own so you can keep up with the Jone'es.

You can find the courage to find a life outside of Merck...It is really not all that anymore anyway...An ugly, corrupt company that rewards sociopathic behaviors...

Enough with the "stuff" already people!! That is what keeps you in the Golden Handcuffs, with constant anxiety about when the layoffs finally hit your group...

Peace out and best of luck to all Merck reps that want a way out...
 




Life is so good outside of merck!!! I regret immensely the twenty years spent in the snakepit. I am better of emotionally, financially, and am just loving life doing a real job!!! I have nightmares of my days as a BM/CTL. It was a lie of a life and great seeing it in the rear view :)
 








Anonymous said:
Listen up all ye Merckoids...These thoughts come from a positive place, not trying
to inflict pain, or take joy in the misery that being a Merck rep brings these days...Take it
from one who has been through the pharma rep wars, there is a better way to live!! (Than being a slave to Merck, and your CTL's whims...)

As most of you know, the pharma industry continues to de-volve into some bizarre, Orwellian nightmare...Tracking your every move, as if you were an animal on the Serengheti Plain...So, what is it that keeps you "trapped" in this viscious, (and I do mean viscious) circle??

In a word- Materialism...You all (like I) bought into the whole American concept of more consumption being better...Newer is better...Bigger is better...The latest hand held gadget is better, and will make your life better...That new Dyson vaccum (and they are awesome- I must admit) will somehow change your life and bring you the happiness and fullfillment you so desperately seek...

This keeps all of you trapped...You know what I am talking about...that nagging feeling that you would quit toxic Merck, "If only I could afford to." Now that I have been out of the pharma rep scam for several years, (A road that leads to nowhere for most) I have learned to live another way...I only have kept what I use, and sold the rest...I am lighter, have more freedom, and generally happier not to have to wake up and deal with another insipid manager, or ridiculous teleconference...

Sure, it was fun to scan the NMIP website for the latest stuff, (If I just had one of those - I would finally be happy.) but at the end of the day, it ends up being more clutter around your overpriced house. (that you probably can't afford, but continue to own so you can keep up with the Jone'es.

You can find the courage to find a life outside of Merck...It is really not all that anymore anyway...An ugly, corrupt company that rewards sociopathic behaviors...

Enough with the "stuff" already people!! That is what keeps you in the Golden Handcuffs, with constant anxiety about when the layoffs finally hit your group...

Peace out and best of luck to all Merck reps that want a way out...
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Thanks RIAD but IM not leaving without a package!!
 
















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Someone said once....." Success is not measured by what you have but what you can live without."
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Again, good try RIAD.. can't live without a severance package and the patience to see if I get one. I'm using the brains that the Good Lord gave me. Not being selfish, just smart like all the "survivors" left. Ps we all have a plan B at this stage.
 








Anonymous said:
Again, good try RIAD.. can't live without a severance package and the patience to see if I get one. I'm using the brains that the Good Lord gave me. Not being selfish, just smart like all the "survivors" left. Ps we all have a plan B at this stage.
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And when the good Lord was passing out those Brains... He managed to give you a couple of extra portions. (Always said you deserve to be at the Home Office - Now it will have to be at the opposite side of the country)
 












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Oh yeah, the oncology ctls will be screaming like pigs, like their overpaid reps. Why we ever paid reps so much I will never know.
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The real question is why do CTLs make such excessive salaries and bonuses...I mean, these people actually lose business for Merck with their ridiculous, ( and constant) field visits...

what a joke their compensation is...At least the reps do something to generate revenue, not lose it..

btw, FU MERCK!
 








Anonymous said:
Will hate to see all the Merck dumb broads shopping at Walmart to get a purse instead of a coach store. Heh. Heh. Heh.
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The only way you should stay in pharma is: 1. Your spouse has a full time job outside of pharma 2. You do not have kids. Anyone else is rolling the dice. If you are the breadwinner with a wife n kids at home you are crazy. If you both work for pharma then you are playing with fire. If both work for Merck then you are a tard.
 




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