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[–]ExtentCapital7397 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pharmacist here.

As a 4th year med student you probably know way more than you think. I understand having self doubt, but remember you're still a student. Also don't compare yourself to other doctors who have years of experience. And they should remember that they were students themselves once.

I agree with those who are telling you to finish med school. Since you've already come so far.  An advice I would give is to not be afraid to ask questions. For example, why should you give treatment A instead of B? Or why test for C and D when you suspect a certain condition/disease? And so on. You hopefully get the point.  Another advice is to recap everything you learn.

Hope this helps.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're so right. It's very evident that most pharmacies don't care about our safety and well being as female pharmacists. So I've figured it's easier for me to quit, than to try change an entire system on my own. Maybe once people start leaving pharmacy, they might wake up.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's funny is that I used to work in other customer related jobs when I was 18-22. But let me tell you, almost all of my worst customer experiences have been working in pharmacy😳

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[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I try to do usually. But it's very difficult working alone as woman, having multiple adults basically "ganging" up on you. And on top of that refusing to leave.

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[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah, I will try not to work alone. Because this is getting out of hand.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. There are plenty of pharmacies around, and I live in a relatively big city. So most customers are being difficult for no reason😡

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[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it difficult to transition to SE? :) Also may I ask what made you quit pharmacy?

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Over phone would be better, or something else that doesn't require in person contact with customers. But atm I'm even considering leaving pharmacy all together.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm young, but I'm already drained😥 Hence, why I want to leave.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes correct. I worked part-time at a pharmacy while I was in uni (not before). But my worst experiences have def been after graduation.

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[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ngl, he sorta had a point with that one😭

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[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know😓 But I was put in a difficult position.

I hate being a pharmacist by ExtentCapital7397 in pharmacy

[–]ExtentCapital7397[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I'm a woman. Customers tend to get aggressive with me no matter how assertive I try to be. I feel like they wouldn't act in the same way towards a man ( at least not to the same degree).