When I say I don't care about money, I mean my own money. Obviously I care about reducing wealth disparities and I am especially concerned with unsustainable costs in our federal health policy. I care about having enough money to feed myself and pay for necessities. I do not believe that caring about money is necessarily a bad thing. When I say that I don't care about money, I simply mean that money is not why I want to become a pharmacist. I sincerely hope that if any of you are going into health care for the sole purpose of earning big piles of money, please contemplate your motivation. If we're going to fix our health care system, then it starts with national reform and the professionals that drive the field. Future success will depend on our passion, collaboration, and selflessness. Regardless of your job security, salary, or prestige, you can always make a difference in health care with perseverance and competence. I don't believe in getting a job so I can make money, I believe in getting a job so I can improve the world around me.
And I can't believe I had to clarify all this, unless salaries are more important to people than I previously thought. Then again I am not supporting any children or parents financially.
