I have been observing Orthopedic careers for a long time. I see patterns. I have seen many "outstanding" careers and "lost" careers.
The more years I work in recruiting, the more that I see that every company has a golden period of around three-to-five years. I have been lucky enough to be in some of these golden orthopedic companies during these periods.
Good Timing
The golden years are defined by hitting on all cylinders firing in perfect sync. This is magic time. There is cultural attitude that anything is possible. There is great leadership. People work hard. There is laser focus. Things move fast. The company expands quickly. New technology reaches the market quickly. New departments are born.
For the individual who times a company during one of these waves, he or she can take on more responsibility, get new titles and gain more compensation quickly.
I have many friends who manage to ride wave after wave of the right company at the right time. Their careers skyrocketed with each move.
Bad Timing
On the flip side, every company also has years of struggling. Yes, even the ultra successful ones like Sofamor-Danek, MAKO, Kyphon, LDR Spine, etc. During the dark year...
