The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the growth of pharmacy jobs over the next eight years would be slower than average. And no one should be surprised. It is no secret that pharmacy layoffs are happening all over the country at a time when there...
The good news for pharmacists is that the job market appears to be holding steady, although many pharmacists don’t “feel” like opportunities are available. What I aim to show you is where the demand for pharmacists lie, where the over-supply is, and lastly,...
The pharmacist surplus is an ongoing struggle for our industry. The surplus has existed for more than a decade, and it shows no sign of resolving itself. Everyone says, “There are too many pharmacists,” but I find this isn’t based on facts but subjective feelings...
Every job has stress. Given that the definition of stress is “strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances,” it isn’t a stretch to assume that work and stress almost always co-exist. While every job has stressful aspects, though, not every...
Personal branding: where do we get started with this nebulous concept? Alex and I are interested in helping pharmacists create a personal brand that helps you: Stand out amongst the crowd in a way that does not compromise the authentic you. We want you to embrace your...
People ask me all the time how I made this transition, I suspect because they assume I had access to resources and help they don’t have access to. Many people are surprised to find that my story initially started the same way theirs did and that the key for me was...
