Well done on this video. I am a graduate intern at Walgreens and have been a tech/intern at multiple pharmacies for the last 5.5 years and agree with a lot of what you said. It’s amazing how delusional and out of touch the people at the top making these decisions (staffing, workloads, pushing unattainable metrics, etc.) truly are. I think not much is going to change unfortunately until the actual workflow is addressed. Throwing money and sign on bonuses without addressing core workflow/staffing issues is like throwing duct tape on the Titanic after it hit the iceberg.
Thank you. The analogy at the end of your comment is the best I've heard to describe how the situation is being handled in many pharmacies/health systems. The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
Thank you. The analogy at the end of your comment is the best I've heard to describe how the situation is being handled in many pharmacies/health systems. The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
I can say I am approaching the burnout level! After 23 years at my current job, I am seriously considering changing jobs. I think I am suffering PTSD now that the pandemic has calmed down and I now have a chance to reflect on the past 3 years of non-stop work
As a pharmacist retail after 17 years at Walgreens burned me out. I moved to hospital work environment and now I love my job. I work retail on the side for extra cash. I make really really good money with my combined job income. Yes, I feel tired but the $$ makes it tolerable. I see people breaking their backs for far less than I make and I just shut my mouth. It’s hard to cry about my work life when I make over 200k a year.
This is a great video! You hit a lot of points on the head-what is sad though is that I don’t think things will get better anytime soon-we will more than likely see more walkouts and people leaving the profession before HOPEFULLY some laws and business practices change for the better. I also agree with the commenter below-these sign on bonuses etc are just duct tape on the larger problem
I’ve been a community pharmacist for only 10 months but have been a technician and intern for 7 years and feel so burnt out that I’m starting to question whether pharmacy was even a good choice for me.
I understand the feeling of being a new practitioner and burned out because you have been in the profession for so long already in other roles. I was about 7 years in when I graduated as well. I am in a much better place now than where I was before.
I've been hacking at this joke profession for 25 years. I'm just gonna ride it 10 more years and bail. I don't see it being a viable profession for very much longer. We really don't do as much as people think we do. Sorry not sorry.
Well done on this video. I am a graduate intern at Walgreens and have been a tech/intern at multiple pharmacies for the last 5.5 years and agree with a lot of what you said. It’s amazing how delusional and out of touch the people at the top making these decisions (staffing, workloads, pushing unattainable metrics, etc.) truly are. I think not much is going to change unfortunately until the actual workflow is addressed. Throwing money and sign on bonuses without addressing core workflow/staffing issues is like throwing duct tape on the Titanic after it hit the iceberg.
Thank you. The analogy at the end of your comment is the best I've heard to describe how the situation is being handled in many pharmacies/health systems. The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
Thank you. The analogy at the end of your comment is the best I've heard to describe how the situation is being handled in many pharmacies/health systems. The underlying cause needs to be addressed.
Completely out of Medical care… I want to open a bakery!!!!
hire me
I can say I am approaching the burnout level! After 23 years at my current job, I am seriously considering changing jobs. I think I am suffering PTSD now that the pandemic has calmed down and I now have a chance to reflect on the past 3 years of non-stop work
I hate to hear you are suffering 😔 I've been there, and it is horrible. Know that you aren't alone and there are options to help you! 💕
Going to pharmacy school was a huge mistake for me.
As a pharmacist retail after 17 years at Walgreens burned me out. I moved to hospital work environment and now I love my job. I work retail on the side for extra cash. I make really really good money with my combined job income. Yes, I feel tired but the $$ makes it tolerable. I see people breaking their backs for far less than I make and I just shut my mouth. It’s hard to cry about my work life when I make over 200k a year.
Great segment. Very much nailed it.
This is a great video! You hit a lot of points on the head-what is sad though is that I don’t think things will get better anytime soon-we will more than likely see more walkouts and people leaving the profession before HOPEFULLY some laws and business practices change for the better. I also agree with the commenter below-these sign on bonuses etc are just duct tape on the larger problem
Market saturation, having no voice , salary hasn’t even gone up much ! Why would anyone even want this as career?
I’ve been a community pharmacist for only 10 months but have been a technician and intern for 7 years and feel so burnt out that I’m starting to question whether pharmacy was even a good choice for me.
I understand the feeling of being a new practitioner and burned out because you have been in the profession for so long already in other roles. I was about 7 years in when I graduated as well. I am in a much better place now than where I was before.
what is the alternative carrier path?
Do you know if it's possible le to get a swing shift or 2nd shift position as a pharmacist?
Yes!
Right
If your waiting around for a disgusting corporation to give you a miserable job, dont blame pharmacy when thats what you get
The computers are coming. Adapt or don't.
considering? it's a done deal here...and loving it. Burnout is caused by intentional corporate policies. imo.
I'm more interested vine breeding than pharmacy
I've been hacking at this joke profession for 25 years. I'm just gonna ride it 10 more years and bail. I don't see it being a viable profession for very much longer. We really don't do as much as people think we do. Sorry not sorry.
You must be a retail pharmacist.
Grow up. What profession exists where respondents don't report burnout?
@@HighElf111 heck no, that field is saturated.
I ain't burnt out, I just am not passionate about pharmacy anymore hahaha