The Pharmacist vs. the Corporate Puppet Master

The Pharmacist vs. the Corporate Puppet Master

by Alex Barker | Mar 1, 2018 | Career

Alex BarkerAlex is the Founder of The Happy PharmD. He loves anime, his family, and video games, but not in that...
What is Coaching and Should You Hire A Coach?

What is Coaching and Should You Hire A Coach?

by Alex Barker | Feb 12, 2018 | Career, Non Traditional Pharmacy Careers, Side Hustle

I hired my first coach when I couldn’t really afford to hire a coach. I was a pharmacy resident making $40K a year, but I wasn’t particularly happy in my daily work. I wanted to start a side-hustle to generate extra income for my family, but I constantly doubted my...
Want to Find Your Passion in Pharmacy? Do This

Want to Find Your Passion in Pharmacy? Do This

by Alex Barker | Feb 10, 2018 | Career

Alex BarkerAlex is the Founder of The Happy PharmD. He loves anime, his family, and video games, but not in that...
The Ultimate Guide to Researching a Pharmacy Company Before You Apply

The Ultimate Guide to Researching a Pharmacy Company Before You Apply

by Alex Barker | Jan 17, 2018 | Career

This article is a resource from Career Jumpstart, a course to help pharmacists transition into a new and happier job (in or out of pharmacy). I recommend bookmarking this article for your use because each step recommended will take time to implement. Most of us don’t...
Why Writing a Book is So Difficult and How to Finally Finish Your Book

Why Writing a Book is So Difficult and How to Finally Finish Your Book

by Alex Barker | Dec 3, 2017 | Career, Side Hustle

You’re a fake, Alex. This thought plagues me every time I put my fingers on the keyboard. No one will buy your book. You don’t have a valuable career. You haven’t accomplished much. No one is going to listen. Who are you to write about pharmacy careers? Writer Joseph...
The Key Ingredient To Help Pharmacists Use LinkedIn Effectively

The Key Ingredient To Help Pharmacists Use LinkedIn Effectively

by Alex Barker | Nov 7, 2017 | Career, Network

You probably don’t even know you’re doing it wrong. Think of it like this. You join a circle of people at a party. You make eye contact with one person, shake his hand, smile, hand him a business card, and then walk away. No words. No introduction. Just a card. Weird,...
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