Combivent Reps...how is it going?

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Anonymous said:
I am no kool aid drinker but this job treats me ok. I work 27 hours, get paid for it and have 3 and 1/2 days left to do what I want. If they want to fire me fine. I will do the best I can and let the chips fall where they may. I am done being stressed out and only want a part time job.

My former life of 5 days a week, 10 hours a day with programs, partners on top of each other, endless lunches and all the other fun games are over. That was no fun at all and not worth the headaches. The money's good, but your QOL ain't the best, is it?


Nothing is perfect. Name one organization that is?
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You won't always have 27 hrs. worth of calls. Some territory's get really low call panels, you spend more time driving than calling on offices. Suddenly they have said, "no more calls for the month, or the contract's call panel is cut for the summer." I'm not saying this will happen, but it has in the past many times. So keep drinking the kool aid until you have some time under your belt, this is a brand new culture and you don't have a clue.
 


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Sounds impossible
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Exactly and well stated. That's why I'm gone and accepted a part time position in devices with a base of $40k, car allowance, mileage and monthly bonus. Look at the other decent CSO companies. I honestly wish I can help the reps further because it's a BAD contract with a dying company (PDI). Look baca use the recruiters are asking me for referrals.
 




Anonymous said:
Are any decent part time jobs available in the Boston area? Would appreciate any leads. I also quit the PDI gig. Thanks
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I can check for you. It's a great gig and the recruiters are asking me for referrals. $40K for 24 hrs a week ans monthly bonuses vs "29 hours and $20 per sig"? No thanks-this is a shit company
 








Anonymous said:
I'm not a "kool-aid" person either----- but I totally agree with previous post....... this job is great!!!!!! Big pharma is for the birds--- I have been in the industry for 18 years and this is the best I have ever felt--- low stress-- loving it!!! I hope it stays this way.....
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I agree; this is a part time job and you should expect part time pay, etc. I love it! Yes the reach and frequency goals are a little unrealistic but we were able to inactivate those that are truly impossible to see. I got this gig after 24 years in big pharma; I still keep in touch with those in big pharma and they are completely miserable. Sure the money is nowhere close, plus the car and benefit thing, but this is exactly what I wanted. Its not for everyone! I work no more than the 29 hours or less for real, and am very close to hitting call goals with over 95% calls with signatures. I wanted a part time job, I can wake up and do nothing if I choose too, or go out and make a few calls while I operate my other business interest and hobbies. This job is really geared for those like myself, or moms who want extra income for the family, people studying for a degree, people who own businesses etc. If you are looking for the traditinal pharma gig this isnt it. and thank God for that!
 


Anonymous said:
I agree; this is a part time job and you should expect part time pay, etc. I love it! Yes the reach and frequency goals are a little unrealistic but we were able to inactivate those that are truly impossible to see. I got this gig after 24 years in big pharma; I still keep in touch with those in big pharma and they are completely miserable. Sure the money is nowhere close, plus the car and benefit thing, but this is exactly what I wanted. Its not for everyone! I work no more than the 29 hours or less for real, and am very close to hitting call goals with over 95% calls with signatures. I wanted a part time job, I can wake up and do nothing if I choose too, or go out and make a few calls while I operate my other business interest and hobbies. This job is really geared for those like myself, or moms who want extra income for the family, people studying for a degree, people who own businesses etc. If you are looking for the traditinal pharma gig this isnt it. and thank God for that!
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29 hrs. is very close to full time. You don't get what you pay for, symbolically.
 


Anonymous said:
There is no device company, guy just agitating everyone else
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Are you 100% sure? No, because I completed training, received a sweet paycheck, no stress, get credit for ALL zip codes and a sweet base/bonus. For the realists, where is everyone located? 3 recruiters from the company emailed me for referrals.
 














The part time comments are fine for the people who have 30-56 docs. Some of us have 80-110 and are held to the same standards on the reach and frequency for our bonus. This makes absolutely no sense. How can reps who make at the most 80-90 calls a month = reps who are expected to see and get signatures from 130-140 docs.
If the reps with 80-110 docs didn't work every day they are not making their Reach and Frequency but the reps who have less docs can easily work 2 days a week and get signatures.
No wonder your not complaining- no one wants to address this- not fair- bonus should be based on number of calls made or average.
On another note- now that we have been working why not adjust territory to help reps out. These are signature calls, we are part time, if a doc is 2-3 hours give him to a rep who is closer. If a territory is vacant and a rep lives closer than current territory give them the option of transfer. Would cost company less money than hiring and rep quitting.
Certain managers are doing this for their reps while others will not. Would the company not like to hold on to us that are trying to make it work but did not sign up for 130+ calls a week.
Give me more money if I have triple the docs- the above posters are fine and I would be fine too. I will be fine if I had the pay to adjust to my workload. I get what your saying so put yourself in my shoes. Mine and many others position is not part time- I see the difference. This is the first company I have ever worked where no one addresses anything.
I am ready to leave and I am working but I cant keep up at this rate for the hours every 2 weeks.
No pay for conf calls,exp reports, all the reports. BS
 


Unfortunately, PDI will not change unless they are sold. It boggles my mind why I'm still here. And there are still good people out there willing to interview and accept positions with this company thinking they're going to make 30k a year! Will never happen!!!!
 




Anonymous said:
You won't always have 27 hrs. worth of calls. Some territory's get really low call panels, you spend more time driving than calling on offices. Suddenly they have said, "no more calls for the month, or the contract's call panel is cut for the summer." I'm not saying this will happen, but it has in the past many times. So keep drinking the kool aid until you have some time under your belt, this is a brand new culture and you don't have a clue.
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Who are you and why do you care? I said I am glad I have no partners because I would probably put a gun to my head if I had to work with you. You are one negative A-Hole that spends a lot of time alone and doesn't know why. Thanks for your words of encouragement. You probably do great details with your doctors as well. What a tool.
 



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