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unique circumstances |
| Message Name: |
Pharm vs. Med Devices |
| Date Posted: |
05/29/2001 |
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I worked as an industrial sales rep for a smaller, privately held firm for 10 years. It was my first job out of college. Feeling unchallenged, I decided to make a move into medical/pharm sales. I obtained a position with a medical device company and enjoyed working the hospitals. I worked there for a year. During this time, my original company was acquired by a huge conglomerate. They tracked me down and lured me back with a huge increase in base and my 10 years seniority. I took the bait and went back. After 6 months, I realized again why I left and decided to get back into medical/pharm sales. I left the device company on good terms, and they asked if I would come back as a sales manager. I also had an offer from a big pharm company to come on board as a hospital rep. I reluctantly turned it down as I felt obligated to the device company as they basically created this position for me. I've been back for a month and really regret not taking the pharm position. The $ was better and so were the benefits. Am I a job hopper if I try to land a better job? I've technically only worked for 2 companies in 11 years and it's obvious that I do a good job and don't burn bridges. Any input as to how long I need to stay before I can look again? I have an MBA and feel very underpaid. What is $ potential in pharm vs.devices? |
| Message: |
Dear Frasier,
Does the pharm co. still want you? Find out! If that looks best to you, why not go for it? (Although, your present employer will probably be miffed about it.) Pharmaceuticals are one of the few go-go sectors of the economy now. As far as salary goes, check the vault.com salary comparison area. There are other web sites with that info, too, if you don't find just what you need. Let us know what happens.
Jane
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