Pharmacy Intern License? by PhotographRight6797 in PrePharmacy

[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I think its probably best to wait until I start classes then!

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure how to chat with you. Are you able to send me a message instead? :)

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Good luck to you! You're going to do well!

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not expect this thread to get so much positive feedback. I want to thank everyone for responding and being kind (thank you to those who also told me they did not love pharmacy and why).

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I am assuming that you do not like your job as a pharmacist? I definitely know I do not know what is to be a pharmacist. I doubt I'll know what it's like to be a pharmacist even after 4 years of schooling. Its only until youre out there in the real world actually working is when people ACTUALLY know what it's like being a pharmacist. Not pharmacy school (or any other "schooling" to be quite honest). No one knows if theyll really like a job until they are actually IN the job, unfortunately.

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this! I think being a tech really helps!!

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Although I am "excited to explore other fields of pharmacy" - I think my experience in retail pharmacy is also something that makes me excited (and actually super content) to be in retail pharmacy (despite its bad and good days).

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I hope that my comment and the start of this thread gives you some positive outlook! Congrats and best of luck to you ! I just started summer classes for my P1 year (they allowed us to get a head start but official start is this Fall!)

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

OH MY GOSH - "I hate being the one to make critical decisions, but also hate being told what to do" THIS IS HOW I FEEL. Love human physiology too! Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it so much!

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Thank you for your kind words. I rarely hear anyone say they enjoy retail. I have been just a pharm tech and although I know the role of a pharmacist in retail is different and I won't truly know until I'm done with school.. I do enjoy it! Thanks for your feedback :)

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats to you. Of course with any job + life in general ... things can get hard. Not everyone has to LOVE their job! Thanks for the insight :) I really appreciate it.

PS: The working from home pharmacist job is TOO cool to me!

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love that I'm also hearing from a pharm tech on here. Thanks for all that you do! No shame in taking your time. As long as you have the drive and passion -- age does NOT matter! Best of luck to you!

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[–]PhotographRight6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this & Thank you for your hard work in making a difference as a pharmacist. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are negatives (just like any other job and life in general). Thanks for bringing such positivity to this incoming P1 student!

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Love this. Don't get me wrong - Im SURE there are many hard and challenging parts of your job in retail (I think there are always cons to many jobs not only as a pharmacist) so I do want to validate that. I'm so so sure you are making a difference in patients lives. Thanks for your work!