So rumor has it that Arbor will not be paying commission out unless you are 90%+ of the target they have set you and at a reduced amount I.e 80% commission for 90% of target. The aim being to offer a huge increase in commission for those areas overproducing I.e. 100%+ So for people new and in the hiring process a good question to ask in the interview process is how the area has been doing since January as if it has had numerous reps present and is struggling to hit 90% unless you know something the previous reps didn't do chances are you wont be getting any commission and will be surviving on your base
Go grab that job then since apparently these incredible high-paying, low-work "normal pharma rep" jobs are everywhere.
It's all about the area you get as your territory, I know people at the company who work 11-3 and are cruising at 115-120% of goal and I know others who work 7:30-6 and are not even over 90%. There is a lot of luck involved in this job which is why when the presidents club award comes around you see a lot of people from certain states (where there is better coverage) placing highly and also a lot of one hit heroes who have their goals the following year jacked up and they then don't do as well. Hard work ethic in pharma is only a small part.
Do well for one year and get out. That's what I did and if I'd stayed here it's a stepping stone to the end of your career