The problem here is the West Zone Director "MIS Division". My experience at Applied wasnt in this division and wasnt perfect by any means. Every company has issues, and Applied has their share, especially on the sales teams. I did have a lot of positive experience at Applied though. But when there is a cancerous rep, manager, or director is any organization, it can ruin a good thing. The Clincal Education division and ALS are other divisions (although much smaller in size than MIS division)
But I have to say the MIS West Zone Director is truly one of the most negative individuals I've seen over my 15 years in the industry (worked for a few companies, large and small). Couldnt imagine working for him.
Most people whom post on this site seem to be just here to bash because they got screwed over or something. I've never posted here but given what has happened to some current reps I know there, I had to share this in hopes that Applied sees the true reason for the extremely high turnover of the western region MIS division.
At some point his lies will catch up to him. He's promised reps things that never materialize in order to get what he personally wants. Nothing MV does is for the good of those working for him, and if Applied loses a contract he blames his reps (even if he's the one negotiating contact terms with a hospital). I personally watched him try and wiggle his way through a clinical conversation with a surgeon to which he was completely out of his league at a conference a while back.
To describe MV: he is AWKWARD to hold conversation with, is always unhappy/miserable, he lies about compensation potential to new hires, lies to reps about potential for promotion, and he has a terrible relationship with head of ALS division, Clinical Education Division, and those whom work at the home office. In fact, I'm shocked he still has a job.
I love the head of Clinical Education at Applied though! She (KW) is a bright spot at the company. But he doesn't seem to value CE, or her. I've heard MV speak negatively about so many people within the organization itself its shocking. But again, Clinical Ed is a fantastic division and the head of this is very smart and she has done fantastic things in terms of training, etc. That's just my take from someone who had first hand knowledge of it when I worked here.
Just a little insight from a former insider..I hope all the good people at Applied get treated right or find some place that will. I dont regret my time at Applied as it made me realize what I wanted in the place im in now. And wow is it refreshing to work for a company that actually values their people.