Anyone get "the call" yet???

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Anonymous said:
Especially since there won't be any interviews for about a month right now.

While some of this treatment is the fault of Abraxis not negotiating a better deal, Celgene has the responsibility here. I've heard from many of you today and I cannot believe who they let go. With all of the other groups, DSM, NAM, RAM, it seemed they were choosing well. When it came to the sales force, though, there seems to be no rhyme or reason.

I know the job market is tough right now but there are also glimmers of hope, especially for people in oncology and with the talents you have. If you haven't already, get your resume together. Know that most jobs are found by networking with someone working at the company. The great thing is, there's been so much turnover at Abraxis that your previous coworkers are out here, everywhere. We will help you. I don't think anyone thought they were retiring at Abraxis so it was just a matter of time and you will survive this. Look around at who was let go and you know it was not because of performance, ability, or interview skill. Your in the company of some of the best reps in the nation. Another company will be very fortunate to capitalize on Celgene's idiocy.

Most job searches are taking about 6 months. Keep your head up and don't get discouraged, especially when it takes some time to find a new position. Confidence, without cockiness or over confidence, will sell. Read all the interview tips and suggestions on line. The interview questions are things you already know but they help you think through what to say. Your best likelihood of finding that job is through networking, followed by the company web sites, and then recruiters. You can do better than working for a company that treats people this way.
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Very well said. Thank you.
 


Anonymous said:
Especially since there won't be any interviews for about a month right now.

While some of this treatment is the fault of Abraxis not negotiating a better deal, Celgene has the responsibility here. I've heard from many of you today and I cannot believe who they let go. With all of the other groups, DSM, NAM, RAM, it seemed they were choosing well. When it came to the sales force, though, there seems to be no rhyme or reason.

I know the job market is tough right now but there are also glimmers of hope, especially for people in oncology and with the talents you have. If you haven't already, get your resume together. Know that most jobs are found by networking with someone working at the company. The great thing is, there's been so much turnover at Abraxis that your previous coworkers are out here, everywhere. We will help you. I don't think anyone thought they were retiring at Abraxis so it was just a matter of time and you will survive this. Look around at who was let go and you know it was not because of performance, ability, or interview skill. Your in the company of some of the best reps in the nation. Another company will be very fortunate to capitalize on Celgene's idiocy.

Most job searches are taking about 6 months. Keep your head up and don't get discouraged, especially when it takes some time to find a new position. Confidence, without cockiness or over confidence, will sell. Read all the interview tips and suggestions on line. The interview questions are things you already know but they help you think through what to say. Your best likelihood of finding that job is through networking, followed by the company web sites, and then recruiters. You can do better than working for a company that treats people this way.
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I know a lot of Abraxis reps and they're all good people. Keep your heads up, don't get discouraged in the job hunt and best of luck to all of you.
 


Anonymous said:
Especially since there won't be any interviews for about a month right now.

While some of this treatment is the fault of Abraxis not negotiating a better deal, Celgene has the responsibility here. I've heard from many of you today and I cannot believe who they let go. With all of the other groups, DSM, NAM, RAM, it seemed they were choosing well. When it came to the sales force, though, there seems to be no rhyme or reason.

I know the job market is tough right now but there are also glimmers of hope, especially for people in oncology and with the talents you have. If you haven't already, get your resume together. Know that most jobs are found by networking with someone working at the company. The great thing is, there's been so much turnover at Abraxis that your previous coworkers are out here, everywhere. We will help you. I don't think anyone thought they were retiring at Abraxis so it was just a matter of time and you will survive this. Look around at who was let go and you know it was not because of performance, ability, or interview skill. Your in the company of some of the best reps in the nation. Another company will be very fortunate to capitalize on Celgene's idiocy.

Most job searches are taking about 6 months. Keep your head up and don't get discouraged, especially when it takes some time to find a new position. Confidence, without cockiness or over confidence, will sell. Read all the interview tips and suggestions on line. The interview questions are things you already know but they help you think through what to say. Your best likelihood of finding that job is through networking, followed by the company web sites, and then recruiters. You can do better than working for a company that treats people this way.
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Greg L, Emilie S, Andy H, and Basil P? All top performers too and Celgene was crazy not keep them.
 


Anonymous said:
Greg L, Emilie S, Andy H, and Basil P? All top performers too and Celgene was crazy not keep them.
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Consistent, long term top performers. Unbelievable. These are some of the classiest, most talented reps I have ever worked with, and while I was still with Abraxis I worked directly with each one of them. These are the ones you want to remember when you get discouraged or feel you've done something wrong, or something that led to your being let go. These are superstars, class acts, and I would be honored to work with them again. Celegene must be a bunch of morons.
 












Glad I turned down the job. WHEW over the last 3 years, Genzyme, BiogenIdec and Abraxis all offered me jobs in Onc and I turned them down. My job is not great, but at least I still have one.
 


Anonymous said:
Glad I turned down the job. WHEW over the last 3 years, Genzyme, BiogenIdec and Abraxis all offered me jobs in Onc and I turned them down. My job is not great, but at least I still have one.
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Thanks for posting such a self involved comment you douche. I hope you get canned from your not so great job.
 


Why do you think they let us go with only 3 weeks left in the year?

Was anyone offered a position in the Hematology franchise? Did they not tell us in Chicago that reps would have a chance to join the Hem team? More lies?

Why couldnt Celgene handle this the way other companies have handled recent separation? A real severance and a 60-day warning would have been the way to do it

I hope that someday the Celgene folks find themselves in a similiar position.
 


Anonymous said:
Why do you think they let us go with only 3 weeks left in the year?

Was anyone offered a position in the Hematology franchise? Did they not tell us in Chicago that reps would have a chance to join the Hem team? More lies?

Why couldnt Celgene handle this the way other companies have handled recent separation? A real severance and a 60-day warning would have been the way to do it

I hope that someday the Celgene folks find themselves in a similiar position.
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Would you have felt better if you were laid off in January?? You knew this was coming...many of us have been laid off before, be prepared. The separation/WARN are never guaranteed....WARN only happens if you have a % of people in a given geography and the Abraxis #'s weren't there, and finally, the bad sev. package was not Celgene, that was Abraxis not getting it done.
 




Anonymous said:
Would you have felt better if you were laid off in January?? You knew this was coming...many of us have been laid off before, be prepared. The separation/WARN are never guaranteed....WARN only happens if you have a % of people in a given geography and the Abraxis #'s weren't there, and finally, the bad sev. package was not Celgene, that was Abraxis not getting it done.
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You are not correct on the % part of the warn provision.
 




Anonymous said:
Would you have felt better if you were laid off in January?? You knew this was coming...many of us have been laid off before, be prepared. The separation/WARN are never guaranteed....WARN only happens if you have a % of people in a given geography and the Abraxis #'s weren't there, and finally, the bad sev. package was not Celgene, that was Abraxis not getting it done.
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You are obviously not part of the sales team. Celgene put a big bonus kicker out there for the team should they finish the year at 100%. Now, 30+ people who may have finished at 100% would not have the opportunity to collect that bonus. Petty and not the right thing to do. So, yes it would have been better to cut us in January.
 



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