I just about busted a gut when I saw the postings on the formula promotional
materials (badge holders, pens, phone cards).  This sort of activity
contributed to me resigning from a job last spring.  One of the formula reps.
came thru the OB dept. leaving her goodies and free phone long distance cards
(10 min).  I asked her if she had an appointment w/ the dept. manager and
refused the phone card (and she was quite insistent that I should take one).
Well, the following Monday morning I was called on the carpet for my rude
behavior and if this continued, I was going to be taken off of the
breastfeeding council.  Must I mention that the formula rep. was a good
friend of the dept. manager?  A few months later I decided to resign my
position as I was getting tired of the "breastfeeding nazi" label and an
unsupportive manager.  I am now in private practice and work part-time @ my
local hospital in OB.  Hooray for me!  But it is hard to keep the faith in a
snake pit.
Suzanne Bowes RN CLE

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