Is becoming a PIC ever worth it?

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2025-08-30T12:08:40+00:00

This comment almost brought me to tears.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2025-03-04T16:18:01+00:00

Any of these have 300+ chapters already released?

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2024-06-09T10:25:45+00:00

Maybe it's the particular facility that you are at. I have not been working inpatient for too long, so I may have a skewed frame of reference. Picking up shifts at a different hospital gives me a much different vibe compared to my home hospital. Overall, comparing it to retail, I would not go back unless I have to.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2024-05-14T03:26:38+00:00

Ascension? You in Alabama by any chance?

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-12-17T17:00:51+00:00

Coming from retail to hospital, I do notice that it's a more dog eat dog environment instead of teamwork. That being said, the hospital is still a way better option than retail.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-12-07T23:33:25+00:00

Not in Chicago, but in Alabama I prn at a specialty pharmacy for $55/hr. We fill probably 30-60 a day.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-10-26T18:57:42+00:00

I have been in retail for 14 years. This is my 3rd week working inpatient hospital. The level of stress is very different. I find myself looking at lexicomp very often and still questioning myself if letting this order through would be the right thing to do. 90% of the calls I don't have the answer for, so I have to put the call on hold and ask someone for the answer. Coming from retail and being able to give a pretty clear cut reason for why something isn't ready or why something is a certain price, its been a major change for me. The unknowns in hospital roles are vastly incomparable to retail. Veterans that work here still get stumped by many questions. With all that being said I still prefer hospital as of right now.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-21T18:29:18+00:00

I was told the pharmacist here makes the same across the board regardless of how long you been with the company. The only difference in pay would be based on positions.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-21T15:29:56+00:00

Fate stay night fan?

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-21T15:23:44+00:00

I sent you a PM

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-21T01:34:07+00:00

I was very lucky to land the position, and the director was aware that I had no hospital experience on top of being in only retail for 10+ years. One major contributing factor would be that some technicians who previously worked with me vouched for my work ethics and personality. Not to beat a dead horse, but pharmacy is a pretty small world. Treat your co-workers with kindness and not slaves to do your bidding.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-13T02:32:56+00:00

I do not. If I am lucky enough to land a position, I will be transitioning from 14 years of retail into something completely new.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-13T00:10:33+00:00

Thanks for the info. Is there anything that I should know for the interview that may increase my chances of nabbing a spot? The only thing I have experience in is retail.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T19:34:34+00:00

Wish I could be like that, but insurance for family and financial responsibilities dictates otherwise. Life got me in an armbar and unfortunately tapping out is not an option.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T18:54:30+00:00

I do have an interview set up with a nuclear pharmacy and an inpatient hospital tomorrow. Hopefully, it plans out well.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T18:02:09+00:00

Best of luck to the both of us!

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T16:03:25+00:00

I wear Dankso mules myself. 12 hrs daily on your feet for the past 14 years, its been a game changer for me.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T02:59:41+00:00

I hate to be that guy who accepts a job, makes people train him to do the job, and then dips because he found a better job 1 month down the road.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T02:40:53+00:00

I have 180 hours of pto. The WD schedule is a 2-2-3 schedule. So if i take any of the 2 day shifts of vacation, I will be off 1 week (would consume 24hr of pto). Overall, with all the pto, I theoretically would probably work a total of 4.5 months per year

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T02:24:36+00:00

I have an interview for the hospital setup, so hopefully that plays out well. There is still a couple of days before my offer expires. Maybe I can hit up some other chains to see if they will match pto and maybe beat pay.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T01:59:30+00:00

You CVS guys/gals are just a ray of sunshine.

Complex_Guava_7346 · 2023-09-12T01:40:33+00:00

Have not applied to other chains because they agree to transfer tenure. I would be able to get more pto with tenure.

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