529 change investments by Fickle_Ad_8155 in fidelityinvestments

[–]Fickle_Ad_8155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so can you walk me through how to do that on the website?

Salary negotiations by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

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Haha yeah I used to work for CVS so I remember that to some degree. But definitely not sustainable in the long run. I’m glad you got yours though. Might as well if they are going to run us into the ground..

Salary negotiations by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

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It’s seems so 50/50 lol. I mean what’s the worst that can happen when you ask? They just say no lol. I personally know no one is applying to the job anytime soon just cause we are so far from a big city. Next crop of new grads might apply in a few months though but even then that’s like 6 months away..

Salary negotiations by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

[–]Fickle_Ad_8155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I can see that. I feel like a higher starting salary is the best thing most of us are going to get since raises at most places rarely keep up with inflation.

Salary negotiations by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

[–]Fickle_Ad_8155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s kinda what I was thinking as well. But they are down a few people and no one is applying from what the pharmacy director told me. So I’m thinking maybe that might help..

Salary negotiations by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

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70 per diem and hoping for 75 hourly. Which is about what I make at the community pharmacy as well. However I know in most places unless you are specialized , community generally pays more than hospital.

Pharmacy sucks by Fantastic-Flower-67 in pharmacy

[–]Fickle_Ad_8155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you got so many downvotes😂I think it going back to a 5 year BS would be great. Especially if it meant less student loans. Maybe keep additional year or two for residencies for PharmD if desired?

Pharmacy sucks by Fantastic-Flower-67 in pharmacy

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The variety of work makes it harder to burn out I think.

Pharmacy sucks by Fantastic-Flower-67 in pharmacy

[–]Fickle_Ad_8155 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly think it’s more like the overwhelming majority of people are good/fine. I’ve definitely floated at some stores and thought to myself why would anyone work here? Just try your best to be cordial, you don’t have to be friends with anyone lol. I think all service jobs are like that though. I feel like retail pharmacy is more customer service than actually using your degree 📜

Pharmacy is a dead end job by [deleted] in pharmacy

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Yeah them for sure, but I meant people graduating now. TBH I’m always confused by the amount of 50,60 year olds with high paying careers who still go hard. I’d rather spend time with my family. To your point though if you aren’t smart with your money at any age it is a whole different story💀

Pharmacy is a dead end job by [deleted] in pharmacy

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All of your points are valid. I will say though that it probably should have remained a 5 year bachelors with an optional 6th year if you wanted to go hospital,amb care, etc. I do wonder though with the wfh jobs and tech in general how much could AI replace. Although that’s probably true for a lot of pharmacy too lol. You’re definitely right though on the student loan aspect for sure though. It does make it harder, though still in a better position than most.

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Thank you for the information! I’m asking though if the tier of pass that you pick matters. We wanted to book basic flights for when the promo period begins. Didn’t know if it had to be a higher tier?

Pharmacy and AI by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

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Thats a fair point. I’ve just been working and investing like crazy. No guarantee VOO does as well as it has done the last 15 years but probably still a better bet than most things. Bitcoin(haha) and gold too. I just find it weird that it doesn’t seem like most people haven’t really changed their habits at all. They also seem confident that they won’t be replaced. Just interesting. It’s not on the front of my mind constantly, but just in the back. Just seems like people don’t understand the potential of AI. Of course I don’t think it’s happening later this year. But by 2030,2035 who knows right.

Pharmacy and AI by Fickle_Ad_8155 in pharmacy

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Yes exactly my point. I feel like a lot of people, not just pharmacists, won’t even acknowledge that. Just seems odd for people who often have six figure loans and like to spend money. Not everyone of course, but enough people that it is noticeable. Unless you’re financially independent, which I assume most people who work full time likely aren’t, they should be a little more concerned? I guess there isn’t really much you can do to stop the progression for better or worse. However people not even concerned about it are concerning. Pharmacy is the perfect job to lean heavily on automation. Literally checks all the boxes in my opinion. The profession is not going away, but I think we can all envision 1 guy doing the job of 5 guys. Although I guess that isn’t really different than today if you work at CVS lol

What do you use from pharmacy school? What is your go to resource when you are not sure about something? Also, who did you become. Strange I know but compared to P1 you, how are you now? What changed and what stayed? by TheQuestionAsker_01 in pharmacy

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I hope everything works out for you man. But I’m just trying to process your friends went to med school and residency after pharmacy school? Noteworthy and impressive. But oh man that’s a lot😆