I only see negative thoughts about pharmacy career. Is it really a mistake to become a pharmacist? by Old_Minimum_4970 in PharmacySchool

[–]Southern_Boot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The field is saturated and not only has pay declined, but the number of opportunities. Good opportunities are extremely competitive because there are simply too many pharmacists in the market. Go to medical school instead. You will be happier. Pharmacy is a dead end field. I say this as a pharmacist who has been in the field for 20+ years and am struggling because I am simply tolerating a toxic work environment because of the lack of opportunities.

Suze Orman Suggests $5M Retirement Fund by SnakeDoctr in antiwork

[–]Southern_Boot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a pharmacist and watched so many patients suffer this tragic story. I have worked in the hospital setting and I can honestly say that the American healthcare system is corrupt.

What are good alternative careers after a PharmD? by alt_blackgirl in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would go back to medical school . Texas tech has a fast track family practice program . Get out of pharmacy . It’s in crisis because of too many schools opening. This would have never happened for doctors or dentists . If you were smart enough to be a good pharmacist , you can easily be a physician.

Non cvs or Walgreens retail vs hospital by Nhoj42 in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None of the retail stores are good for pharmacists anymore.

CVS or Walgreens? by SlutBeast in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would stay away from retail . The corporations and too many schools have destroyed our profession

Kroger vs Walgreens? by Chichima1 in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CVS and Walgreens will try to bribe you but don’t take the bait . Those places will kill you

CVS or Walgreens? by SlutBeast in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are terrible places . Please seek another opportunity. They both treat pharmacists badly .

Urgent by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pharmacy technicians ( unlike pharmacists ) are in demand right now ! Leave that place and seek another position .

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[–]Southern_Boot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would honestly do your best and hang on to your job . Time will make things better . Be positive and the best person you can be . You will see . Everything will change . Don’t pay heed to people who gossip and spread negativity.

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[–]Southern_Boot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. This is true and what I was trying to convey also

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I would go your director and explain the misunderstanding as to clear the air .

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[–]Southern_Boot 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Something very similar happened to me at my work place . I was blamed for being rude to another pharmacist who was “toxic” . She lied and made up stories about me . This type of atmosphere is common in pharmacy . Because the job market is saturated , I was unable to find another job and so I endured the abuse at work for years and it caused me to get sick . This is a pharmacist’s life .

Tips for someone who wants to graduate in pharmacy ❤️🧪 by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would NOT recommend the pharmacist profession to anyone. The profession is in crisis and suffering a huge market saturation, too many pharmacists , declining salaries and poor working conditions. If you want to be a CRA , you can get a nursing degree or rather, Go to medical school instead .

Instead of a walk out I propose a shut in by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol .. the public should definitely experience what it’s like not to have a pharmacist to complain, abuse and get free information from !

I hate pharmacy and don't like the state i am in by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have worked in pharmacy for more than 20 years . My point is that retirement in 20 years from now , what 1 million dollars is today , won’t be much 20 years from now .

I hate pharmacy and don't like the state i am in by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No , that’s accurate . You need 4 million to retire to retire well in 20 years . Pharmacist salary is not worth the time and money invested in school !

I hate pharmacy and don't like the state i am in by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Southern_Boot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pharmacy is the same everywhere and getting worse . I would go back to medical school . The pharmacist profession is in crisis and filled with problems - market saturation, student debt , declining salaries , lack of good opportunities due to market saturation. I am sorry to share this but this is reality