Tag Archives: Recession

Women using less reliable contraception due to Recession!

Posted on by
Contraception in a Recession

Contraception in a Recession

According to the Irish Family Planning Association’s (IFPA) Annual Report 2010, women are using less reliable forms of contraception.

The report states that women are choosing less reliable but more expensive contraception methods eg the pill as they cannot afford the initial outlay for more effective long term contraception.

According to this report, the coil or implant cost around €300.

IFPA Clinics have noticed a decline of 10% in private client attendance since 2009.

Also highlighted was the fact that HSE cuts have meant a number of women with medical cards who used the IFPA’s services  ’are simply unable to afford sexual and reproductive health services anymore’

‘Ambiguous legislation is also putting young people at risk of unplanned pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) in Ireland’

The legal status of prescribing contraception to under 16 year olds is  ‘very unclear’.

Adding to the complication is the fact the age of sexual consent in Ireland is 17.

Dr Caitriona Henchion, IFPA Medical Director said ‘Medical professionals deserve the protection of the law when they provide services which, after careful assessment they decide are in young people’s best interests’

This report added that ‘Doctors who provide sexual health services, do so in a legal vacuum’

What a sign of the times when women are using less reliable contraception due to a recession!

Jobs on the Increase

Posted on by
Light at the End of the Recessionary Tunnel!

Light at the End of the Recessionary Tunnel!

It seems that jobs are on the increase and that there really is a map in place for new jobs coming up in the next 2-3 years in Ireland.

There have been various reports on the news about Ireland coming out of this recession in the next 3 years and slow as I am to admit it, it does seem like the investments keep coming!

From semiconductor producers investing in their Irish plants to US call center giants  creating 400 jobs in the gaming industry, to a Galway company winning a space agency contract, one cannot argue with the facts in plain sight - jobs are on the increase!

Plus don’t forget all this talk of Nano-Technology – however, that may be just a little longer than 3 years!

So whether you gained all your experience in the semi-conductor world or you have worked in a call centre all your life, things really do like they are turning for the better.

Slowly but surely we will get there!

Medical Sales still booming

Posted on by
Medical Sales booming!

Medical Sales booming!

Medical Sales is still booming even in this current economic climate.

There is a noticeable decline in the Pharmaceutical Sales sector as evident in all the recent redundancies and contract positions not being renewed.

However, the Medical Sales, Medical Products, Medical Equipment and Medical Device Sales are all faring well.

We have a number of Medical Sales jobs currently generally looking for experienced Medical Sales reps, but not Pharmaceutical Sales or GP Reps.

For further information on Medical Sales advice or jobs, go to -

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/advice/medicalsales.php?url=medsales

Grab your job with both hands!

Posted on by
Keep your job!

Keep your job!

Hi guys,

We are getting calls every day currently from people who are trying to change jobs or change career and our advice right now as employment is so insecure, whatever job you have right now, grab it with both hands!

This is not the time to change career direction unless of course redundancy is becoming a risk and you have to upskill or change career direction.

Alot of Sales people are trying to get in to Medical or Pharmaceutical Sales and this is proving more difficult without a Medical/Science qualification and Medical Sales experience.

We hear of redundancies being made every day and for these people we can offer little advice or encouragement as the economy dictates this situation.

Alot of people are turning to college and up skilling which seems to be having a positive effect.

However, if your current job is secure, do not look to change anything as it may not be the best job you ever had, but now is not the time to do anything about it as in a new Company, your will be the last in and therefore the first out as the Redundancy cloud looms.

In a nutshell, whatever your current job is, if it is secure, grab it with both hands.

The time for change will come when the market turns for the better.

The luck of the Irish Employer!….

Posted on by

luck-of-the-irish-employerThe Employee Employer relationship has come full circle. I remember only a year ago where it was all about Employee’s rights and Employee fair practice in the workplace. It was the rule of thumb to get your salary increase and annual bonus. It was commonplace to air any grievances you had with your colleagues or Managers with your HR Manager.

It was normal to challenge any policy or procedure an Employee was unhappy with. It was easy to change jobs for a higher salary and to get it. There were more jobs available than candidates and it was they who were in the driving seat.

Well, that has all changed now. The Employer is back in the driving seat and dictates what an Employee should or not be paid and if he/she will have continous employment or be made redundant. There is a greater supply of Candidates in the marketplace and the Employer now has the pick of the crop and at a very competitive price.

In these recessionary times, it is no longer the ‘luck of the Irish’, but the luck of the Irish Employer!

The Recession bites the dust for some….

Posted on by

congrats-new-job1A Medical Sales Candidate of ours who has recently been made redundant, had a very pleasant experience today. He got two job offers from two excellent companies!

Like anyone else who loses their job, he was in fear of his mortgage and could not predict how long it would take to get his next job. What was very apparent from the start was that he was remaining positive right through the experience. He did not get affected by all the doom and gloom out there and faced the challenge head on.

He was called for interview for most, if not all jobs that he applied for, and he prepared well for each and every one of his interviews. He did research on every company he interviewed with, and knew the job description inside out. He did his interview preparation with the relevant Recruitment Consultant and had all the necessary information in advance of his interview.

His hard work and positive outlook won out in the end with his two job offers.

There is a lesson here for all of us. Work hard, remain positive and let’s beat this Recession!

Hold on, we’re in for a rollercoaster ride….!

Posted on by

roller-coaster-rideAs a kid, I used to love FunFairs and particularly the roller coaster. Today, as an adult, if you asked me to go on one, I would pass out with nerves as I don’t have the stomach for it.

But everyday that  Employees go into work , they are on a Rollercoaster ride. They go into work with their stomachs in knots waiting to hear the news of redundancy or a pay cut. Holding on to your job today is likened to being on a Rollercoaster. Expect the unexpected!

My view is that if you are good at what you do and you add to the bottom line, your job will be safe.. This is particularly true for Medical Sales professionals.

They are the ones keeping companies afloat and adding to their bottom line.

Be aware that if you are concerned about your job right now, ask yourself if in what you do, you are adding to the bottom line. Make sure that you are not a liability in any way and whatever the Boss says, do.

Medical Sales professionals need to be ensuring that they make and exceed their targets and this is not a time for the faint-hearted. Be on the road at 6.30 am and start your first appointment at 8.00am. Be passionate, dogged and determined. Light up your customer’s day!

Don’t let this Recession beat you, beat it. Be the best….

We did it in the Rugby after all!!