Ever try to schedule a lunch with a busy doctor and get met with more red tape than a government project? Last week, I spent more time navigating compliance protocols than enjoying the meal I was supposed to sell with! Sometimes, it feels like our job is more about dodging regulations than making connections. Any funny stories from the field that remind you of the good old days before all this bureaucracy?
I feel you on the compliance maze! One time, I used a calendar app specifically designed for scheduling with doctors to ease the back-and-forth. It saved me hours trying to coordinate lunch meets, though I still felt like I needed a law degree halfway through.
It really does feel like we’re more compliance officers than sales reps sometimes; i remember a lunch that turned into a three-hour negotiation over the menu options just to stay within guidelines. Ever thought about using humor to lighten the mood with the docs?