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A few days ago, I came back to the hospital where volunteer at after a long absence. By the way, I spend all my time volunteering in the clinical pharmacy. Anyway, they hired this new pharm fresh from Iowa. She got into this program that allowed her to get in the pharm school after high school. She introduced me with a hand shake and I was like nice to meet you blah blah blah...Later on, when I was putting some meds away, she asked if I was a volunteer (it says so on my uniform), I politely replied "yes," then she was like, "sucker! you work for free!" then followed by a "J/K..." Sure, I can take a joke...But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...This might be my insecurity talking, but I am going to get her...
 
Any particular reason not to just let it go and see if in the end you can get an LOR out of it. It may not be nice, fun, or appropriate, but nothing worth holding on to.
 
I have trouble sometimes with anger, but think of the overall picture. She might have just been trying to get to know you better. I honestly think you're overreacting.....actually you're REALLY overreacting. What would happen if somebody told you straight up that you can't be a pharmacist cus you're stupid? I bet you'd commit murder. I don't know if it's your insecurity, but I think it's jealously. I have a jealously problem myself, not me being jealous but my peers being jealous of me...but I'm in the process of learning not to care what others think. I honestly hate people like you...all she said was some stupid joke...the real problem is that you're jealous cus you have to go the harder route, while somebody is in a better position than you. Deal with it or you can just quit working there or quit your aspirations of becoming a pharmacist altogether. Did you think you would find people in this forum to support your decision to "get back" at your coworker?
 
Sorry, I think you are overreacting. I really think she was just trying to get to know you and I also don't think she was trying in anyway dis you.
🙂good luck.
 
steveysmith54 said:
You call that a dis?

you have to learn to be tougher and have a thick skin.
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I Agree, that comment was so minimal to be worried about it. she went through her schooling and did her time, it is not something to be trivialized because it was a 0-6 program.
 
ThaiPharm said:
But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...
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Who cares..just let it go or confront her about it and say it hurt your feeling. If this is how you react to a comment liek this in the work environment , I recommend you get out of pharmacy, you will encounter a lot worse in future by customers and peers. You have to learn to deal with it maturely or just let it rool off your back.
You have to do it the hard way??? What is that about, most of us do it that way, its called the NORMAL way, out of high school acceptance is for high schoolers that know they want to be pharmacists and have high scores, I do not begrudge them a thing, good for them!
In conclusion...simmer down!
 
Here are the horror stories I heard from my med school buddies about true disses by health professionals:

"Go stand in garbage, because you belong there"

"Repeat this statement for me, "Do you want fries with that?""

Like the others said, grow thicker skin.🙂
 
I agree that it's not the worst comment in the world, but she does sound a little immature. I doubt she meant to be offensive toward you, but I do think a pharmacist should have more tact than that.
 
Here's where I'm nice...
Whoa, whoa, whoa...Maybe I sounded just a little more serious than I intended...I do think of myself better than most of you picture me. The worst I would do to her is just make jump for some medication on a high shelf. She's 5'0 by the way. Anyway, it's true I do have to take the harder route. Also, this isn't the most terrible thing that's happen to me, but I am going through some rough times and maybe that one joke set me over the edge. Most of you were right about me in some cases (Mr. RX, I want to talk with you a little more...).

Here's where I'm a dick...
On a unrelated note, I don't really participate in this forum very much as you can see. There are some things people say in here just makes want to smack them. For example, *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* "I got accepted into USC and San Deigo, but I don't know which school I should go to?" *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* Just shut the hell up, you decide that yourself. You worked hard and developed a well functioning cognitive brain in the process. Why is that you need help in deciding where to go? Can't you just look up the pros and cons by yourself? Why should you ask for somebody's opinion? It's your decision alone. Another thing, how do people with low GPAs who didn't get in or would have a hard time getting in feel when you create threads like that? (I may be one of those people). The truth is you're indirectly shoving it in their faces. Sure, you can call me insecure, jealous, paranoid or whatever. Lastly, don't give me crap on how to respect someone when you posted one of those threads...

P.S.
I have more negative feelings for some people going into pharmacy for the wrong reasons...
 
ThaiPharm said:
Here's where I'm nice...
Whoa, whoa, whoa...Maybe I sounded just a little more serious than I intended...I do think of myself better than most of you picture me. The worst I would do to her is just make jump for some medication on a high shelf. She's 5'0 by the way. Anyway, it's true I do have to take the harder route. Also, this isn't the most terrible thing that's happen to me, but I am going through some rough times and maybe that one joke set me over the edge. Most of you were right about me in some cases (Mr. RX, I want to talk with you a little more...).

Here's where I'm a dick...
On a unrelated note, I don't really participate in this forum very much as you can see. There are some things people say in here just makes want to smack them. For example, *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* "I got accepted into USC and San Deigo, but I don't know which school I should go to?" *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* Just shut the hell up, you decide that yourself. You worked hard and developed a well functioning cognitive brain in the process. Why is that you need help in deciding where to go? Can't you just look up the pros and cons by yourself? Why should you ask for somebody's opinion? It's your decision alone. Another thing, how do people with low GPAs who didn't get in or would have a hard time getting in feel when you create threads like that? (I may be one of those people). The truth is you're indirectly shoving it in their faces. Sure, you can call me insecure, jealous, paranoid or whatever. Lastly, don't give me crap on how to respect someone when you posted one of those threads...

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I have more negative feelings for some people going into pharmacy for the wrong reasons...
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it may sound corny, but honestly i think you just need to grow up, and be the bigger person here ... you're not going to like everyone, and everyone isn't going to like you ... if you don't like what someone says, just ignore their comments ....
 
Here's where I'm hypocritical...
On a unrelated note, I don't really participate in this forum very much as you can see. There are some things people say in here just makes want to smack them. For example, *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* "How should I get back at my coworker for her poor interpersonal skills?" *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* Just shut the hell up, you decide that yourself. You worked hard and developed a well functioning cognitive brain in the process. Why is that you need help in deciding what to do? Can't you just look up the pros and cons by yourself? Why should you ask for somebody's opinion? It's your decision alone. Another thing, how do people with poor interpersonal skills who didn't get in or would have a hard time getting in feel when you create threads like that? (I may be one of those people). The truth is you're indirectly shoving it in their faces. Sure, you can call me insecure, jealous, paranoid or whatever. Lastly, don't give me crap on how to respect someone when you posted one of those threads...

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I have more negative feelings for some people going into pharmacy for the reasons which do not match my, which are the only true, reasons...

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Well the pharmacist has a point (though maybe it was said inelegantly). Why spend all your time volunteering? Why not try to get paid for working in a pharmacy? I am unfamiliar with the laws of every state but surely you could become a clerk or something similar without any certification? In ND I am an intern even though I haven't started pharmacy school. I get paid and I get a lot of valuable experience. All I had to do was register with the state pharmacy board and pay a $10 fee.
 
i wouldn't take that too seriously. shes just trying to be friendly.

don't be too sensitive.
 
gtpederson said:
Here's where I'm hypocritical...
On a unrelated note, I don't really participate in this forum very much as you can see. There are some things people say in here just makes want to smack them. For example, *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* "How should I get back at my coworker for her poor interpersonal skills?" *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* Just shut the hell up, you decide that yourself. You worked hard and developed a well functioning cognitive brain in the process. Why is that you need help in deciding what to do? Can't you just look up the pros and cons by yourself? Why should you ask for somebody's opinion? It's your decision alone. Another thing, how do people with poor interpersonal skills who didn't get in or would have a hard time getting in feel when you create threads like that? (I may be one of those people). The truth is you're indirectly shoving it in their faces. Sure, you can call me insecure, jealous, paranoid or whatever. Lastly, don't give me crap on how to respect someone when you posted one of those threads...

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I have more negative feelings for some people going into pharmacy for the reasons which do not match my, which are the only true, reasons...

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ThaiPharm said:
A few days ago, I came back to the hospital where volunteer at after a long absence. By the way, I spend all my time volunteering in the clinical pharmacy. Anyway, they hired this new pharm fresh from Iowa. She got into this program that allowed her to get in the pharm school after high school. She introduced me with a hand shake and I was like nice to meet you blah blah blah...Later on, when I was putting some meds away, she asked if I was a volunteer (it says so on my uniform), I politely replied "yes," then she was like, "sucker! you work for free!" then followed by a "J/K..." Sure, I can take a joke...But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...This might be my insecurity talking, but I am going to get her...You don't take a swing at somebody without knowing the consequence, even if you do say "Just Kidding..."
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Who the hell are you to begrudge this young woman her accomplishments? You say you're doing it "...the hard way...."--- what's up with that? What do you know of this young woman's past? Do you know for sure that her route wasn't hard? Academics-wise, her college experience was absolutely not the same as that of my children, who've been able to skate off in some of the easier courses en route to their bachelor's degrees and beyond. And you know nothing of her roots, of her background; you have no idea what she may have had to overcome to make herself eligible and successful in that program.

How dare you!

You know, in life, if you look for reasons to be offended, you'll find them. Knock yourself out- find all kinds of reasons to blame others for their shortcomings; it certainly makes it easier than identifying and accepting your own.

Are you sure you're ready for grad school?
 
First get over yourself. No one cares about you getting into pharmacy school the so called hard way because guess what... the majority of us are doing it! You know what's the harder route? Having to apply for more than one admissions cycle due to not getting accepted. Those people get my respect.

Your co-worker made a joke to break the ice. It wasn't a "dis", she was probably just trying to start up some conversation. She wasn't taking a swing at you. If you take everything so personal, god help you when you're interviewing and the person cracks a bit of a joke.
 
I honestly think you mightdo something aweful to all the pharmacy personel you work with if you truely are this sensitive about everything and continue with this profession..👎

It seems in the world you live in everyone is against you and is rubbing everything in your face. I say congratulations to those people who got into mutliple schools, because I am sure they worked hard and earned it! They are looking for experiences and any reasons why people like one school over the other like insider info, SO SETTLE DOWN THAIPHARM. It is not their fault many students can't make a good GPA and did not get in.

Stop being a whiner.
 
ThaiPharm said:
Here's where I'm a dick...
On a unrelated note, I don't really participate in this forum very much as you can see. There are some things people say in here just makes want to smack them. For example, *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* "I got accepted into USC and San Deigo, but I don't know which school I should go to?" *Heavily Sarcastic Voice* Just shut the hell up, you decide that yourself. You worked hard and developed a well functioning cognitive brain in the process. Why is that you need help in deciding where to go? Can't you just look up the pros and cons by yourself? Why should you ask for somebody's opinion? It's your decision alone. Another thing, how do people with low GPAs who didn't get in or would have a hard time getting in feel when you create threads like that? (I may be one of those people). The truth is you're indirectly shoving it in their faces. Sure, you can call me insecure, jealous, paranoid or whatever. Lastly, don't give me crap on how to respect someone when you posted one of those threads...
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Noted.......🙂

Like you said, people deciding between schools should have well functioning brains to help them make that decision. So, these people just ask for informed opinions from other people so that they can cognitively come up with the correct and best decision. You admitted yourself that people should look up the pros and cons on their own. So, doing research like asking around is part of looking up pros and cons. I highly doubt the people you refer to start those posts in order to have us tell them which school to attend.

I've gotten input from many people about my decision to go to Creighton this fall but that's just it, input. It was still my decision and any advice I received was subject to my interpretations and considerations. Likewise, I would hope that people with low GPAs and/or PCATs understand that their situation is mostly their doing. The "should I go to USC versus UCSD" threads weren't designed to be a backhand slap toward low stat applicants. If it was, I would guess that those low stat people have a subconcious realization that they failed themselves because a well-tuned cognitive individual would realize that having multiple acceptances is a desirable problem.

For me, I look up to people who perform better than me as a way to raise my standards rather than pout. I'll admit that I used to pout around my freshman year in college but I matured enough to realize that I created my own predictaments. It's not the 3.9 GPA and 95 PCAT applicant's fault that I can't perform up to their level. So I don't feel bad when they are doing stuff, like doing research on this board, that reflects their high performance. It's an indication that I need better performance if I want to be a successful pharmacy student.
 
Aside from remarks that seem poor in choice - I do not see anything wrong with being irked by someone else's thoughtless ramblings.

A couple of things I have noticed (may or may not have been pointed out above)

1. Calm down - it was probably just a joke - at your age, you are supposed to be able to handle them.

2. It was immature on her part - true enough - not everyone has developed the professional manner required for their position - its something that is developed over time.

3. Finally, be careful of your opinions. Have them, and utilize them - but understand that they are YOUR opinions - they may or may not be correct. Judging from your posts in this thread, I would say you have a poor way of expressing them. That could lead to serious interpersonal problems for you later on in life.

~above~
 
ThaiPharm said:
I am going to get her...You don't take a swing at somebody without knowing the consequence.
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This is the part that really sticks out from your original post. I hope it helps you understand the backlash that has resulted.

ThaiPharm said:
Here's where I'm nice...
The worst I would do to her is just make jump for some medication on a high shelf. She's 5'0 by the way.
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This isn't what comes to mind with that statement. Though quite frankly I find this hilarious, and if this is what you had in mind, I'd go for that. (Maybe that's just me.)

The "help me choose" threads may be annoying to read for those of us who are envious and wish we could be so lucky (myself included), but there are valid concerns behind those questions which warrant discussion. We would like to think the person has already consulted the most important people in the decision (themselves, significant others, parents, friends), just like it would be nice for newbies to use the search functions and read the FAQs before posting the first time. These people who may/may not be familiar with the schools can provide the mundane reasons for picking which one just as well as the rest of us. What they need to know is the less obvious things not known to every Tom/Dick/Harry in the non-pharmacy world. Usually this input is limited, but can be helpful if the right student/alum has good input. Don't belittle them just because they have the opportunity to ask a question you can only dream of asking until your applications are submitted and interviews completed. Who knows you may find yourself asking something similar in a couple of years.
 
ThaiPharm said:
A few days ago, I came back to the hospital where volunteer at after a long absence. By the way, I spend all my time volunteering in the clinical pharmacy. Anyway, they hired this new pharm fresh from Iowa. She got into this program that allowed her to get in the pharm school after high school. She introduced me with a hand shake and I was like nice to meet you blah blah blah...Later on, when I was putting some meds away, she asked if I was a volunteer (it says so on my uniform), I politely replied "yes," then she was like, "sucker! you work for free!" then followed by a "J/K..." Sure, I can take a joke...But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...This might be my insecurity talking, but I am going to get her...You don't take a swing at somebody without knowing the consequence, even if you do say "Just Kidding..."
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Sorry to be rude - but grow up. If a single off-handed comment is going to throw you into this much of a tizzy, you're in the wrong field.
 
Farmercyst said:
This is the part that really sticks out from your original post. I hope it helps you understand the backlash that has resulted.





This isn't what comes to mind with that statement. Though quite frankly I find this hilarious, and if this is what you had in mind, I'd go for that. (Maybe that's just me.)

The "help me choose" threads may be annoying to read for those of us who are envious and wish we could be so lucky (myself included), but there are valid concerns behind those questions which warrant discussion. We would like to think the person has already consulted the most important people in the decision (themselves, significant others, parents, friends), just like it would be nice for newbies to use the search functions and read the FAQs before posting the first time. These people who may/may not be familiar with the schools can provide the mundane reasons for picking which one just as well as the rest of us. What they need to know is the less obvious things not known to every Tom/Dick/Harry in the non-pharmacy world. Usually this input is limited, but can be helpful if the right student/alum has good input. Don't belittle them just because they have the opportunity to ask a question you can only dream of asking until your applications are submitted and interviews completed. Who knows you may find yourself asking something similar in a couple of years.
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Well said, I gurantee you I will never ask for anyone's opinion if I am accepted to anywhere. As a matter fact, you will not know where or if I'm accepted or not, respectfully speaking (only to Farmercyst and a few of you, other people with simple minded remarks, go take a hike...). If I did tell you, some of you years from now will probably throw this in my face. I wasn't planning to anyway. Moving along, Information on interviews should be the maximum you should ask on this forum, because that's the only thing you can't get from their or other websites. Other Information, can be looked elsewhere. Occasionally, I see someone asking a simple question with an easy answer. I hoped they didn't get "flamed" for it...(a term not used very much on this forum, it's the thing some of you are doing to me...). Anyway, I ran out of steam right here...But I have other views I want to discuss later.
 
Every forum online has its own "culture" or "attitude" of acceptable responses. This board typically is very inviting of even the most simple questions. That is because it tends to foster hope - rather than degrade it (which outright flaming often does).

I would say that the # of simple questions decreases as the amount of time spent reading the threads increases. This forum is a very powerful tool for the dispersing of information.

Personally - I am glad that this forum doesn't "flame" very often

If flaming is your thing - I can recommend you check out Fatwallet Finance - they love flaming there...

~above~

ThaiPharm said:
Well said, I gurantee you I will never ask for anyone's opinion if I am accepted to anywhere. As a matter fact, you will not know where or if I'm accepted or not, respectfully speaking (only to Farmercyst and a few of you, other people with simple minded remarks, go take a hike...). If I did tell you, some of you years from now will probably throw this in my face. I wasn't planning to anyway. Moving along, Information on interviews should be the maximum you should ask on this forum, because that's the only thing you can't get from their or other websites. Other Information, can be looked elsewhere. Occasionally, I see someone asking a simple question with an easy answer. I hoped they didn't get "flamed" for it...(a term not used very much on this forum, it's the thing some of you are doing to me...). Anyway, I ran out of steam right here...But I have other views I want to discuss later.
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as a general forum I don't see how complaining about some trivial incident is somehow a valid post but people trying to get advice on different schools is a waste of time. Of course the ultimate answer is to just not read the posts that are of no interest. Personally if I didn't like the people on here or what they say, I wouldn't come to SDN.

To each his/her own. btw people like farmercyst were pointing out valid points of concern not getting worked up over a girl making a small joke.
 
Reading this thread made me laugh. I think everybody here is overreacting and lets just face it... what the girl said was stupid and there are a lot of dumb people out there, oh btw, she maybe the next Einstein but even he is stupid/dumb at times. Seems like all ya defending the girl, why?... someone should tell that girl to grow up and be more mature. Personally I would be pissed off too, but I dont hold a grudge long so i'll probably say... why would you say such a thing, *wait for her face to turn red,* then make some kind of joke and move on.
 
Here are some solutions

1) Slap her, she deserves it

2) Create a mess at the pharmacy and blame it on her

3) Spill mustard all over her car and walk away

either one is fine, I personally like the mustard one because I like yellow, but you can choose whatever you want
 
mr. rx said:
I don't know if it's your insecurity, but I think it's jealously. I have a jealously problem myself, not me being jealous but my peers being jealous of me...but I'm in the process of learning not to care what others think. I honestly hate people like you...all she said was some stupid joke...the real problem is that you're jealous cus you have to go the harder route, while somebody is in a better position than you. Deal with it or you can just quit working there or quit your aspirations of becoming a pharmacist altogether. Did you think you would find people in this forum to support your decision to "get back" at your coworker?
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I think this is the worst constructive criticism post here. You need to chill out just as much as ThaiPharm needs to chill out, if not even more. There could be a million reasons why ThaiPharm was offended. The best advice you can give him is to try to reform and work on it. Everyone's brain is wired differently and cultural barriers also play a big role. What you may not find offensive may easily offend someone else. And you cant let these two factors cloud your judgement and put him down. If anything you can try to point out his mistakes and get him to improve! But telling him to quit pharmacy alltogether is quite bitter on your part. And telling him that he was jealous, does you no good either because the truth is, you have not figured him out. You dont even know the guy! Maybe you accidentally read him the wrong way and were just blowing off some steam on him since he seemed like the perfect target? Otherwise, I feel sorry for you.
 
penguins429 said:
you're not going to like everyone, and everyone isn't going to like you ... if you don't like what someone says, just ignore their comments ....
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Ah, the passive-aggressive approach.


aboveliquidice said:
2. It was immature on her part - true enough - not everyone has developed the professional manner required for their position - its something that is developed over time.
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True words here, I know supposed "professionals" who still haven't developed the proper professional manner and they are getting late in their years.
 
LECOMorBUST said:
Ah, the passive-aggressive approach.
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Works great against the irrational loud angry customers.

At this point, I haven't had a customer that can raise my sympathetic nervous system on a mistake that was never my fault nor the pharmacy's fault to begin with 🙂
 
shaq786 said:
Works great against the irrational loud angry customers.

At this point, I haven't had a customer that can raise my sympathetic nervous system on a mistake that was never my fault nor the pharmacy's fault to begin with 🙂
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Ah, yes, yes. 👍
 
Damn I didn't expect so many comments on this thread. Anyways, I do agree that I hate some of the reasons why people would go into pharmacy. I would hear comments like "Pharmacists get paid a lot for doing nothing" and I see everywhere ppl are doing pharmacy cus why? probably cus of the money, but i guess that's just reality.
 
shaq786 said:
I think this is the worst constructive criticism post here. You need to chill out just as much as ThaiPharm needs to chill out, if not even more. There could be a million reasons why ThaiPharm was offended. The best advice you can give him is to try to reform and work on it. Everyone's brain is wired differently and cultural barriers also play a big role. What you may not find offensive may easily offend someone else. And you cant let these two factors cloud your judgement and put him down. If anything you can try to point out his mistakes and get him to improve! But telling him to quit pharmacy alltogether is quite bitter on your part. And telling him that he was jealous, does you no good either because the truth is, you have not figured him out. You dont even know the guy! Maybe you accidentally read him the wrong way and were just blowing off some steam on him since he seemed like the perfect target? Otherwise, I feel sorry for you.
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Let's face the facts, if a person can't handle a small comment as that one, how do you expect someone to work with the public and keep a professional tone when everyday there will be difficult patients and co workers to deal with. If culturally or mentally or whatever you want to say the reason maybe for the reaction, you can not act in such a way if you want to be a professional.
 
shaq786 said:
Works great against the irrational loud angry customers.

At this point, I haven't had a customer that can raise my sympathetic nervous system on a mistake that was never my fault nor the pharmacy's fault to begin with 🙂
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Good for you!!! I'm not at that level yet, just past the point where I get angry back at them. But I still get flushed. It sucks. I can only hope to attain that level of complete control one day!!
 
mr. rx said:
Damn I didn't expect so many comments on this thread. Anyways, I do agree that I hate some of the reasons why people would go into pharmacy. I would hear comments like "Pharmacists get paid a lot for doing nothing" and I see everywhere ppl are doing pharmacy cus why? probably cus of the money, but i guess that's just reality.
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You'll find that in any career. Eh, they're screwing themselves over. They'll get used to the life style of earning good money but hate what they're doing and be miserable since they're trapped. They won't be willing to take the drop in pay to retrain for a new a career so they'll just stay in pharmacy and hate it. Of course then that backfires on us since they become super fun bitter, angry co-workers!
 
ThaiPharm said:
A few days ago, I came back to the hospital where volunteer at after a long absence. By the way, I spend all my time volunteering in the clinical pharmacy. Anyway, they hired this new pharm fresh from Iowa. She got into this program that allowed her to get in the pharm school after high school. She introduced me with a hand shake and I was like nice to meet you blah blah blah...Later on, when I was putting some meds away, she asked if I was a volunteer (it says so on my uniform), I politely replied "yes," then she was like, "sucker! you work for free!" then followed by a "J/K..." Sure, I can take a joke...But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...This might be my insecurity talking, but I am going to get her...
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You better grow some skin if you're going to make it in Pharmacy.
 
ThaiPharm said:
As a matter fact, you will not know where or if I'm accepted or not, respectfully speaking (only to Farmercyst and a few of you, other people with simple minded remarks, go take a hike...). If I did tell you, some of you years from now will probably throw this in my face. I wasn't planning to anyway.
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Earth to the OP. No one cares.

You seem very immature 👎
 
If you think that is a diss, how're you gonna handle annoying/frustrated patients?
 
You should have said, "wanna be my suga mama?" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Win-win situation if she said yes..lol..
 
Harder way....yeah....nice.

How do you know that girl didn't bust her ass in high school as much as you are right now to get into a 0-6 program?

Btw...what are your true reasons for going into pharmacy? If all you can think of is "I want to help people", why not be a doctor? or a nurse?

I think someone said in another topic before:

"If they cut the pharmacy salary to $25,000 a year, would you still be a pharmacist?"
 
No, I wouldn't. A mailman makes 50K a year. I'd try to be a mailwoman 😆
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"If they cut the pharmacy salary to $25,000 a year, would you still be a pharmacist?"
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fmbzp5 said:
Let's face the facts, if a person can't handle a small comment as that one, how do you expect someone to work with the public and keep a professional tone when everyday there will be difficult patients and co workers to deal with.
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I never tried to imply that it was okay to hold onto his current attitude. Ideally, ThaiPharm could change his attitude and conform to the pharmacist, but the pharmacists has to also change her attitude to conform to him. Both parties have to compromise if they are to cooperate and work efficiently. This is how co-worker relations should be. Too bad the pharmacists doesnt know that she offended thaipharm, so nothing can be done about it at this point.

Now as for difficult customers, I would think he would have to develop his own strategy for overcomming offensive customers who may sometimes resort to personal attacks. This is pharmacy, and I'm sure everyone here knows how tough customers can be including thaipharm.

If culturally or mentally or whatever you want to say the reason maybe for the reaction, you can not act in such a way if you want to be a professional.
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At the same time, was it professional on her part to crack jokes that may offend someone? What may not offend you may easily offend someone else. Personally, I would not be offended if someone told me that "your a sucker to work for free J/K," but I sure as heck would not say that to anyone else. Obviously, that pharmacists is not perfect NOR is ThaiPharm. End of story.

There is no such thing as an absolute professional conduct guide. Every culture has its own professional guidelines. The best thing one can do is try to meet everyone's professional criteria as not to offend anyone and vice versa.
 
Wait a minute. Hold the horses...Did you say you are a volunteer??? wow..you work for free! suckah!!


j/k
 
hmm jeez i would have never pulled such a statement, when it's the first time meeting someone and especially, if you don't know a person well enough to know how they would take it.

anyways, don't let what her intentions were, whether it was a friendly joke or a belittling remark bother you...because it could be a mix of both but i think it's quite immature to put herself on the pedestal and see you as only a volunteer.

with me, i can never see people just for their work title or what the tag on their shirt says, i.e. 'intern' or 'volunteer'. respect to me is earned, it is NOT automatically given.

think of this way: at least you have time to enjoy the process of getting pharmacy school, and you'll mature so much more than she has!

also note, going to pharmacy straight out from high school, without experiencing college through different work/professions and life experiences, may not always be the best choice for everyone...and it could also mean a monotonous personality with a boring life. 😀
 
Any reason you resurrected this post?
 
ha...i wouldve replied..."shut up, biatch....JK!!!!!"

ThaiPharm said:
A few days ago, I came back to the hospital where volunteer at after a long absence. By the way, I spend all my time volunteering in the clinical pharmacy. Anyway, they hired this new pharm fresh from Iowa. She got into this program that allowed her to get in the pharm school after high school. She introduced me with a hand shake and I was like nice to meet you blah blah blah...Later on, when I was putting some meds away, she asked if I was a volunteer (it says so on my uniform), I politely replied "yes," then she was like, "sucker! you work for free!" then followed by a "J/K..." Sure, I can take a joke...But does she realize that I have to get into pharmacy school the hard way? Spent 3 years in a J/C already and have like 2 more to go at a UC or a CSU, then I get in...(I know I can apply early) Then 4 more after that...This might be my insecurity talking, but I am going to get her...
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Do not take that personal!! Please, learn to look over anything that can distract you from focusing in the pharmacy. Clinical pharmacy is not that bad. But, you will need to be tough in retail pharmacy but not mean and not with the big head. But, you will be O.K. Anyway I do not think she was being mean. She probably just trying to get to know you. Good luck with everything!!
 
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