Just contacted regarding position in Connecticut. What is the reality of this position? They say $150k at plan....is this achievable?
I have friends in that area, it's a tough market except for a couple of zipcodes that are Straumann friendly. Also, economy never really recovered in the "financial District" area such as Greenwich up to Fairfield. I'm not in implants, but I do carry a line of products. With that said, I know the area and talk to the specialist. Even the GP's are taking off early and/or closing full days. The real opportunity in this area are IOS systems. I know that contradicts what I mentioned up top, but GP's find them to be investments and know they can eventually break even and make money in the long run by cutting out the lab.
The quarter just ended. I would take a look at their performance in US sales. If its bad, why bother getting caught up in a FIFO scenario? If you're unemployed, it's one thing. But don't leave to jump here if things have stagnated. You will be one of the first to go, depending on territory demand.
The Vice president just quit. He said he had it with all the bad direction from the swiss. He was with us for 6 years. ask them why all the top people are jumping ship. They have half the sales force on a plan. Should be allot of openings in the next few months.
Nope, its FIFO (First in, first out) Meaning if you are a new hire, and they decide to make cuts, tenure is truly not an asset for a new hire. Chances are, they will be the first to go. In this game, if you have longevity based on solid performances, in theory, you should be ok. There are exceptions of course and unfortunately "theory" doesn't always apply. As for the VP, wow! If true, that speaks volumes! Is it possible that the acquisition of Neodent and the vision of introducing a low cost implant to the U.S. market was something that the VP was against? Or, am I jumping the gun assuming that and/or is this the VP of U.S. sales or Global? My other guess is that there might be some shake up going on, such as M&A.
"Meaning if you are a new hire, and they decide to make cuts, tenure is truly not an asset for a new hire. Chances are, they will be the first to go. In this game, if you have longevity based on solid performances, in theory, you should be ok. There are exceptions of course and unfortunately "theory" doesn't always apply." The statement above is just nonsense, practically and legally. If you are at or over plan, you couldn't be safer. If not, then get your resume updated. Eat, or Be Eaten, Willy Loman. Look at the person on the left and right of you. By thanksgiving one of them will be gone, maybe more. Have a Nice Day in the implant world. Bring your own fork. ps; I'd bet that whole lab fiasco called a 'division'? wil be put on a train to be exterminated soon. Woman and children to the left, Men and boys to the right. We'll clean and press your clothes for you while you take your hot showers. . . Hurry.
I was removed from the interview list due to a good candidate--probably you! Good luck to you! I think I'll give my current position/territory all I can and be happy. There aren't a lot of jobs out there to be had, and it seems most companies have troubles. I'm going to count my blessings. Good luck to you!
"I was removed from the interview list due to a good candidate--probably you!" Ah, NOT. But you're right - Count your blessings. If you want to be in a freak show, join the circus.