Examining the Friction Between the Union and Management: Why Filing Grievances May Do More Harm Than Good – Part 1
My first hospital pharmacist job was at a union hospital. That meant every pharmacist, every pharmacy tech, every nurse, every x-ray technician, every lab worker, every security guard— everyone who was not management, was in the union. I didn’t mind being in the...
How To Approach Choosing Your Fourth Year Rotations
Many of you that say the fourth year, the year for rotations in many programs, is the best year of pharmacy school. The freedom that you have during rotations is the glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel toward you becoming a pharmacist and your dream realized. It...
The 2020 Pharmacist Salary Guide
Looking for the 2022 Pharmacists Salary Guide? Click here. Here we are, back with our annual salary guide. We provide these each year not only to provide insight into what may be the most preferable pharmacy jobs, but also to aid you in any raise negotiations you may...
Obtaining Great Comfort From My Past While Experiencing Life’s Times of Crisis
My wife and I are big baseball fans. Our team is the New York Mets. We’ve gone down to spring training about ten times in the last twelve years. We have a blast! We stay at our favorite hotel, eat out all the time, and enjoy the games. This year was no different. ...
She Quit Her Job to Create Her Dream Career
When Krista first talked with us at The Happy PharmD, she had a very negative outlook on her career in pharmacy. I hated going to work. I felt like I was in a rut that I was never going to get out of. I was miserable. She thought she would likely be doing the same...
The Happy PharmD Q1 2020 Review
You know, I imagined 2020 going a lot differently… Despite COVID-19, the world moves on, as does The Happy PharmD! We continue to help pharmacists transition into work they love and help many find better employers. I’m thrilled by what we accomplished, so let’s jump...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome to Decrease Pharmacist Burnout
I recently read an article on the Becker’s Hospital Review about how overcoming impostor syndrome decreases physician burnout. After reading, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the factors that are influencing burnout in the world of pharmacy. Not long ago,...
Starting a Business in Natural Family Planning
A Pharmacist Who Recommends a Non-medication Approach: Starting a Business in Natural Family Planning When Emily came to us for coaching, she felt stuck in her current position. She was looking for practical advice about how to get started with a side hustle and how...