Do you think he lie?

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I've been working in this pharmacy for almost a year now. So far, I don't like any of the pharmacists there. Sometimes, we have some down time so I usually bring some notes to read it over. Whenever they ask when is my test, I would be honest and say it's 2 or 3 weeks from now but since i have nothing to do during my down time, I might as well read some of the notes over. They didn't mock me or anything but something in their tones make me feel like they think i'm nerdy. When I asked this particular pharmacist for advice on how to study for the PCAT, he was like "You study for PCAT?" as if i'm the stupidest person to ever do such thing. He was like.. I didn't even study for it, I got hung over the night before and made 98% on it. Of couse, that was the third time I took it. He often bragged about how he went thru pharmacy school and even went partying with the professors up there. blah blah blah Needless to say, he makes me feel this [] big. Since I already admit that i'm studying and preparing for PCAT, I feel like a little pressure because if I don't do well, they'll be like, omg, she studies a lot and still makes 60 something somethng you know. But if I do well, they would say, oh.. cuz she's a nerve, what do you expect. I meant, they don't literally say it but you might as well guess from their reactions so far.

Sorry for the long post but one more thing.. This is the FIRST pharmacy i've worked for so i'll be needing their recommendation soon. I've not really developed good rapport with them so I'm thinking of asking my professors for recommendations instead. But then what if they ask me why I don't ask my pharmacists for recommendation.. and maybe, think that I have something to hide???

 

[annievu]

I've been working in this pharmacy for almost a year now. So far, I don't like any of the pharmacists there. Sometimes, we have some down time so I usually bring some notes to read it over. Whenever they ask when is my test, I would be honest and say it's 2 or 3 weeks from now but since i have nothing to do during my down time, I might as well read some of the notes over. They didn't mock me or anything but something in their tones make me feel like they think i'm nerdy. When I asked this particular pharmacist for advice on how to study for the PCAT, he was like "You study for PCAT?" as if i'm the stupidest person to ever do such thing. He was like.. I didn't even study for it, I got hung over the night before and made 98% on it. Of couse, that was the third time I took it. He often bragged about how he went thru pharmacy school and even went partying with the professors up there. blah blah blah Needless to say, he makes me feel this [] big. Since I already admit that i'm studying and preparing for PCAT, I feel like a little pressure because if I don't do well, they'll be like, omg, she studies a lot and still makes 60 something somethng you know. But if I do well, they would say, oh.. cuz she's a nerve, what do you expect. I meant, they don't literally say it but you might as well guess from their reactions so far.

Sorry for the long post but one more thing.. This is the FIRST pharmacy i've worked for so i'll be needing their recommendation soon. I've not really developed good rapport with them so I'm thinking of asking my professors for recommendations instead. But then what if they ask me why I don't ask my pharmacists for recommendation.. and maybe, think that I have something to hide???

i have the same problems as you....i volunteered for this local pharmacist...he owes his own pharmacy store....he kept telling me why don't i get a pharmacy technician license...and why don't i become a nurse, it's better...why apply so early, after only 2 years of college....and why this and that over and over...and one time he yelled at me and gave a lecture for kept asking him what to do next (i didn't know i can stand and watch him)......lol....that was over the summer and i worked for him like a lot and had to take my nerve to ask him to write a letter of rec......once i got the letter of recommedation, i wanted to quit so bad and i finally did.....lol...

 

[bananaface]

Are you thinking the pharmacist is lying about his score? I didn't study and I got 99th percentile on my PCAT. I'm just good with standardized tests. Still, I don't think I could do that now because from what I hear the test is alot harder than it used to be. Tell your pharmacist it has changed if they give you crap. It's not a big deal to be studying for it. So what if they think you are a nerd. Even if they do, it's not like they are going to tell the school "don't take her she studies too much!"

I'd recommend getting a pharmacist's letter unless you think they will give you a negative recommendation. Schools will wonder why you don't have a pharmacy recommendation letter but have worked in a pharmacy.

 

[biturbomunkie]

I've been working in this pharmacy for almost a year now. So far, I don't like any of the pharmacists there. Sometimes, we have some down time so I usually bring some notes to read it over. Whenever they ask when is my test, I would be honest and say it's 2 or 3 weeks from now but since i have nothing to do during my down time, I might as well read some of the notes over. They didn't mock me or anything but something in their tones make me feel like they think i'm nerdy. When I asked this particular pharmacist for advice on how to study for the PCAT, he was like "You study for PCAT?" as if i'm the stupidest person to ever do such thing. He was like.. I didn't even study for it, I got hung over the night before and made 98% on it. Of couse, that was the third time I took it. He often bragged about how he went thru pharmacy school and even went partying with the professors up there. blah blah blah Needless to say, he makes me feel this [] big. Since I already admit that i'm studying and preparing for PCAT, I feel like a little pressure because if I don't do well, they'll be like, omg, she studies a lot and still makes 60 something somethng you know. But if I do well, they would say, oh.. cuz she's a nerve, what do you expect. I meant, they don't literally say it but you might as well guess from their reactions so far.

Sorry for the long post but one more thing.. This is the FIRST pharmacy i've worked for so i'll be needing their recommendation soon. I've not really developed good rapport with them so I'm thinking of asking my professors for recommendations instead. But then what if they ask me why I don't ask my pharmacists for recommendation.. and maybe, think that I have something to hide???

you are doing this for yourself, so don't give a rat about what others think.

you should ask for the LORs, you didn't work there for nothing.

 

[WorcesterPHOBoy]

i have the same problems as you....i volunteered for this local pharmacist...he owes his own pharmacy store....he kept telling me why don't i get a pharmacy technician license...and why don't i become a nurse, it's better...why apply so early, after only 2 years of college....and why this and that over and over...and one time he yelled at me and gave a lecture for kept asking him what to do next (i didn't know i can stand and watch him)......lol....that was over the summer and i worked for him like a lot and had to take my nerve to ask him to write a letter of rec......once i got the letter of recommedation, i wanted to quit so bad and i finally did.....lol...

i work at pharmacy for over 1 year and i told my pharmacist ill write a recommendation letter and she will signed, she said ok =) so that's good for me...my pharmacist is the same race as me!!! i like it hehe

 

[dl2dp2]

should be "do you think he lieS"

bad grammar irks me for no reason

 

[ultracet]

my pharmacist is the same race as me!!! i like it hehe

woo hoo 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

 

[nonyagirl]

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[Monarch]

I study on my lunch break every day at work, and I get teased for it too. But are you sure it is meant to be vindictive? I think nerdiness and making good use of your time are positive traits.

 

[shoppe]

Oh, I forgot to make the question clear. I'm not asking whether or not he lies about not preparing for the PCAT. I'm not really surprised about his score (98%) because, from what he had said, he flunk organic chemistry 3 times. You would think he would get an A the third time but no, he got a D instead. Also, his GPA at the time was only 2.5. Maybe his acceptance has something to do with the fact that his dad is one of the faculty member and an alumni (sp?) there and that his PCAT is 98%. Anyway, I don't care. I should have sucked up to him but I really despise him. He keeps bragging about his "old days" and make jokes about all those geeks in pharmacy school. Whenever I study, he kind of sneers at me and implies that i don't know how to have fun and i should just go into research instead. Well, as for the lying, I don't think you can just party all days and pass pharmacy school! That's what I think he lies about.

 

[imperial frog]

I've been working in this pharmacy for almost a year now. So far, I don't like any of the pharmacists there.... They didn't mock me or anything but something in their tones make me feel like they think i'm nerdy.... Since I already admit that i'm studying and preparing for PCAT, I feel like a little pressure because if I don't do well, they'll be like, omg, she studies a lot and still makes 60 something somethng you know. But if I do well, they would say, oh.. cuz she's a nerve, what do you expect.

The question is why do you care what they think about you studying? You don't like them and they aren't your friends so do what you have to ...hell, even if they were you still need to do what you have to. You're also under no obligation to tell them your grade, good or bad. If you get a 60 you can always bend the truth a little if you still feel the need to explain your life to them and just say that despite the high grade you just didn't make the cut.

 

[One-Wing Angel]

I am also working in a retail pharmacy (have been working there for about 6 months now) and I think I am pretty lucky because everyone is extremely nice. We have two pharmacists (both are female) and they are ones of the coolest people I have ever met. They really help me out a lot and never belittle me in any way, though sometimes I make a ******ed mistake. So, my advice for you would be to ignore them. Play their game -- try to be nice to everyone, get your letter of recommendation and get out of there. Remember that you are doing this for yourself!

 

[rxforlife2004]

i know some people are like that...they're denial, especially when it comes to study. They claim for not studying, but in fact they study more than anyone else...

Just do your things and focus on whatever you have to get it done...it'll pay off eventually. Good luck

 

[vafcarrot]

People may fun of being at PHARMACY school for studying so much. I just shrug and say hey, I'm not as smart as you. I have to work harder.

I want to also say "and I am not as lazy as you and C=PharmD just isn't good enough for me." Of course I never do. That kind of attitude drives me bananas. I'm approaching learning as we are getting the tools to practice our profession, not as a side step to eventually getting a paycheck.

(Don't take this that people who get C's in pharmacy school don't try hard or are lazy. It's just the particular people who go out of their way to comment on how much I study are the people who seem to not be doing any studying at all.)

 

[Maestrojo]

I've been working in this pharmacy for almost a year now. So far, I don't like any of the pharmacists there. Sometimes, we have some down time so I usually bring some notes to read it over. Whenever they ask when is my test, I would be honest and say it's 2 or 3 weeks from now but since i have nothing to do during my down time, I might as well read some of the notes over. They didn't mock me or anything but something in their tones make me feel like they think i'm nerdy. When I asked this particular pharmacist for advice on how to study for the PCAT, he was like "You study for PCAT?" as if i'm the stupidest person to ever do such thing. He was like.. I didn't even study for it, I got hung over the night before and made 98% on it. Of couse, that was the third time I took it. He often bragged about how he went thru pharmacy school and even went partying with the professors up there. blah blah blah Needless to say, he makes me feel this [] big. Since I already admit that i'm studying and preparing for PCAT, I feel like a little pressure because if I don't do well, they'll be like, omg, she studies a lot and still makes 60 something somethng you know. But if I do well, they would say, oh.. cuz she's a nerve, what do you expect. I meant, they don't literally say it but you might as well guess from their reactions so far.

Sorry for the long post but one more thing.. This is the FIRST pharmacy i've worked for so i'll be needing their recommendation soon. I've not really developed good rapport with them so I'm thinking of asking my professors for recommendations instead. But then what if they ask me why I don't ask my pharmacists for recommendation.. and maybe, think that I have something to hide???

the phamacist I work with is kind of like that. He said as soon as he got into pharmacy school he did nothing but party and sign up for sports and stuff. I have no idea how someone going to pharmacy school in this day and age, could EVER do anything like that.

 

[crossjb]

the phamacist I work with is kind of like that. He said as soon as he got into pharmacy school he did nothing but party and sign up for sports and stuff. I have no idea how someone going to pharmacy school in this day and age, could EVER do anything like that.

Take comments like these with a grain of salt. Maybe it's the American way, but it's cooler to say you don't stress about studying or study very little. I study like I'm going out of style, but present myself like I don't.