Another article about lots of jobs

[deleted205891]

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http://www.theday.com/article/20101017/BIZ01/310179913/-1/biz

Still says that a lot of jobs for pharmacists.
Discuss.

 

[DYSF777]

http://www.theday.com/article/20101017/BIZ01/310179913/-1/biz

Still says that a lot of jobs for pharmacists.
Discuss.

I give it half an hour before It's Z and his minions (spiriva) derail this topic. If they don't agree then it shouldn't be discussed.

 

[1ive2die]

The article speaks the truth. Pharmacy is still a great profession!

 

[MountainPharmD]

I give it half an hour before It's Z and his minions (spiriva) derail this topic. If they don't agree then it shouldn't be discussed.

Hey if you speak of the devil and he comes do not complain.

 

[Its Z]

some threads arent worth a jack.

hth.

 

[owlegrad]

http://www.theday.com/article/20101017/BIZ01/310179913/-1/biz

Still says that a lot of jobs for pharmacists.
Discuss.

Are we done with this yet? It's kinda nice that these posts don't balloon to 100's of posts anymore. I think most of us have said our peace on this topic.

 

[deleted205891]

Are we done with this yet? It's kinda nice that these posts don't balloon to 100's of posts anymore. I think most of us have said our peace on this topic.

🙂True...Just put it out there because it was in PharmacyStudentWeek. Still trying to appease us pharmacy students that we'll be handed jobs upon graduation.

 

[Naidim]

The chains want you to believe there are tons of jobs so more people will go to school and the increase in supply will help drive down demand and their costs (i.e. your salary).

The schools want you to believe there are tons of jobs so you will pay them $30k+ a year to go to school.

Some current pharmacists want you to believe there are no jobs to keep supply low and demand (and wages) high.

Baby Boomers are going to start retiring next year and more jobs may be opening, though some may have lost everything in this economic downturn and may stay working long into their 70s.

As with anything the reality is probably somewhere in the middle. Depending on where you live, the population, the age distribution of the population, the proximity to a pharmacy school, etc. jobs may or may not be available and the pay may be good or bad. Look at what jobs are available now and expect things to be similar 4-6 years from now, but be prepared to have to relocate, especially if you want something specific.

 

[owlegrad]

The chains want you to believe there are tons of jobs so more people will go to school and the increase in supply will help drive down demand and their costs (i.e. your salary).

The schools want you to believe there are tons of jobs so you will pay them $30k+ a year to go to school.

Some current pharmacists want you to believe there are no jobs to keep supply low and demand (and wages) high.

Baby Boomers are going to start retiring next year and more jobs may be opening, though some may have lost everything in this economic downturn and may stay working long into their 70s.

As with anything the reality is probably somewhere in the middle. Depending on where you live, the population, the age distribution of the population, the proximity to a pharmacy school, etc. jobs may or may not be available and the pay may be good or bad. Look at what jobs are available now and expect things to be similar 4-6 years from now, but be prepared to have to relocate, especially if you want something specific.

Where is pay bad for pharmacy?

 

[Naidim]

Where is pay bad for pharmacy?

It's relative. Stagnant wages despite consistent inflation, performing more work for the same pay because companies are freezing hiring, increased debt out of school because school costs are rising, etc. As I said though, depends on your location. In Tucson for example there are hiring freezes and few openings for Pharmacists, Interns, and Techs even.

 

[owlegrad]

It's relative. Stagnant wages despite consistent inflation, performing more work for the same pay because companies are freezing hiring, increased debt out of school because school costs are rising, etc. As I said though, depends on your location. In Tucson for example there are hiring freezes and few openings for Pharmacists, Interns, and Techs even.

It's like they say, behind every grey cloud there are more grey clouds.

 

[Its Z]

As with anything the reality is probably somewhere in the middle.

Look at what jobs are available now and expect things to be similar 4-6 years from now,

No,

No,

 

[Naidim]

No,

No,

What insight do you have that things are worse than they appear? Should we be discouraging prospective students from going into Pharmacy?

 

[Its Z]

What insight do you have that things are worse than they appear? Should we be discouraging prospective students from going into Pharmacy?

i just know stuff.
and i wouldnt let my kids go into pharmacy.

unless they do pgy1 &2 and an mba or mha. thats alot of schooling.

 

[DYSF777]

i just know stuff.
and i wouldnt let my kids go into pharmacy.

unless they do pgy1 &2 and an mba or mha. thats alot of schooling.

So what careers will you force them to pursue based on your infinite wisdom? I'm just curious as to what I should have done instead of choosing this profession.

 

[Its Z]

So what careers will you force them to pursue based on your infinite wisdom? I'm just curious as to what I should have done instead of choosing this profession.

unlike ur parents, i have no plans to force a career upon my kids. but whatever they study, it wont be at tceh.

hth.

 

[DYSF777]

unlike ur parents, i have no plans to force a career upon my kids. but whatever they study, it wont be at tceh.

hth.

Oh...I guess I just figured since you wouldn't allow them to pursue pharmacy if they so chose then you would be forcing a career on them. My bad. But seriously, what other careers would you be happy they chose besides medicine?

 

[Its Z]

how about political lobbyist for the rent is too damn high party!

 

[Momus]

funny I just posted that in my fb >_>

http://biggeekdad.com/2010/10/the-rent-is-too-damn-high-party/?source=patrick.net

 

[grizzlesgrizzlies]

unlike ur parents, i have no plans to force a career upon my kids. but whatever they study, it wont be at tceh.

hth.

burn lol

 

[DYSF777]

burn lol

If you think I got burned by that comment then you are either as old as Z or you are spiriva with a second account.

 

[Its Z]

burn lol

Kid throws little jabs here and there...obviously deserves a counter left hook. And a knock out..

 

[Its Z]

If you think I got burned by that comment then you are either as old as Z or spiriva with a second account.

Spiri is quite young and solidly established in her pharmacy career. You'd be tickled if you could accomplish 50% of what she accomplished.

 

[DYSF777]

Spiri is quite young and solidly established in her pharmacy career. You'd be tickled if you could accomplish 50% of what she accomplished.

I was in no way implying that Spiriva isn't successful. I think it is obvious that she has worked hard for what she has. I think we are getting off topic.

 

[aboveliquidice]

Spiri is quite young and solidly established in her pharmacy career. You'd be tickled if you could accomplish 50% of what she accomplished.

Hahaha - where did the z = old man come from? Did you admit to wearing plaid or something?

Spiriva? Accomplished is an understatement.

 

[lorain]

i just know stuff.
and i wouldnt let my kids go into pharmacy.

unless they do pgy1 &2 and an mba or mha. thats alot of schooling.

im finishing up my mba, what sort of residency do you recommend?

obviously i want to do something that is more admin related

managed care or the 2yr pharm admin/MS residency?

Im not feeling the 2 yr MS program, Ive studied enough books in 8 years👎

any thoughts appreciated!

 

[IrishHammer]

I was in no way implying that Spiriva isn't successful. I think it is obvious that she has worked hard for what she has. I think we are getting off topic.

I call shenanigans. Z never goes off topic.