by Numan Shaikh | May 27, 2020 | Workplace Matters
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...
by Numan Shaikh | May 8, 2020 | Career, Pharmacy Student
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 30, 2020 | Finance, Salary
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 28, 2020 | General
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. ...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 25, 2020 | Success Story
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 24, 2020 | General, HPD Updates
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 16, 2020 | Burnout, Health and Wellness
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,...
by Numan Shaikh | Apr 1, 2020 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Mar 30, 2020 | Burnout, Career
Quote at the top: I’ve reached the height of my career. Is this what I’m going to be doing for the next 30 years?We usually don’t become aware of something until it happens to us. When my wife was pregnant with our first child nine years ago, I remember walking into...
by Numan Shaikh | Mar 25, 2020 | General, Workplace Matters
I was reading a major pharmacy journal. The article was talking about forming a team. The author was discussing which would be better: having an outstanding individual or having an outstanding team. The author and his article favored the team. Do I agree? For the...
