Finding a Pharmacy Job Is HARDER Than You Think

Finding a Pharmacy Job Is HARDER Than You Think

by Alex Barker | Mar 2, 2025 | Burnout, Career, job search

Finding any job as a pharmacist isn’t difficult. If you want to work in a retail setting, you can probably land something without too much effort. But if you’re looking for a better job—one that excites you, gives you flexibility, or moves your career in a new...
9 Side Hustles Pharmacists Are Crushing Right Now

9 Side Hustles Pharmacists Are Crushing Right Now

by Alex Barker | Feb 28, 2025 | Business and Entrepreneurship, pharmacist, Side Hustle

I’ve spent years in pharmacy, and I know the grind all too well. There comes a point when you start wondering if there isn’t a better way to leverage all those years of training and experience. That’s when I discovered a whole world of side hustles—opportunities that...
What It’s Really Like to Work at Costco Pharmacy:  Careers, Culture & Compensation

What It’s Really Like to Work at Costco Pharmacy: Careers, Culture & Compensation

by Alex Barker | Feb 27, 2025 | Career, Grocery Pharmacy, Industry, Pharmacy, retail pharmacy, Workplace Matters

I took a deep dive into Costco Pharmacy, and what I discovered both surprised and frustrated me.     Behind the familiar image of bulk paper towels and $1.50 hot dogs lies a story of rapid growth, innovation, and a fair share of challenges that even...
Why I Chose Pharmacy and Would I Do It Again?

Why I Chose Pharmacy and Would I Do It Again?

by Alex Barker | Feb 21, 2025 | Burnout, Career, Career Path, Pharmacy

There are moments in life when you question if you made the right choice. When I first entered pharmacy, I remember the feeling of uncertainty. I’d chosen a career in my twenties, a time when you’re still figuring out who you are and where you want to go. Pharmacy...
Don’t Go to Pharmacy School Until You Watch This

Don’t Go to Pharmacy School Until You Watch This

by Alex Barker | Feb 20, 2025 | Career, Career Path, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Student

I used to think pharmacy was the perfect career—steady income, respect, and a chance to help people. But over the years, I’ve seen far too many pharmacists burn out, regret their investment, or discover that pharmacy wasn’t really what they wanted in the first place....
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