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I'm seeing more and more that it seems to be human nature to bitch and moan a lot. Every job I've ever had has had disgruntled coworkers. I see that a lot now, particularly in the evenings. No job is perfect but I think you just have to keep a healthy perspective on it. Some pharmacists are better at this than others, but remember that regardless of your feelings towards management, etc not to let this affect patient safety!
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Everyone likes to complain about their jobs. I don't think they are truly unhappy or else they would have left for another job.
I've been to some places where pharmacists do not complain, but they always seemed to have a lot less on their plate. More stress = more complaints. My husband hates his current IT job because of the stress level. He's had less stressful jobs but they paid much less. More stress = more money. You just need to find a happy medium.
I've been to some places where pharmacists do not complain, but they always seemed to have a lot less on their plate. More stress = more complaints. My husband hates his current IT job because of the stress level. He's had less stressful jobs but they paid much less. More stress = more money. You just need to find a happy medium.
There are whiners in every profession. Some whine because they have legitimate complaints, others just want to garner sympathy from others. I think that it seems like its becoming less and less acceptable to actually be happy and express enjoyment of your life, instead everyone bonds over the crap and trouble they go through.
I am very optamistic by nature, so Ive actually had to cut some whiners out of my life. But if I dont like something, I either get over it, get out of it or change it.
I am very optamistic by nature, so Ive actually had to cut some whiners out of my life. But if I dont like something, I either get over it, get out of it or change it.
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Your post mentions interesting words - "lack of contentment" & "worn out & unhappy in their jobs".
I'm not in your position, but there are lots of reasons for being unhappy in a job...and a routine, hospital pharmacist who is confined to inputing orders and checking pyxis fils or IV's might very well be unhappy for a number of valid reasons.
Likewise, a pharmacist who has a difficult or irregular schedule will most likely get worn out & unhappy. Sadly, many managers or supervisors who have scheduling responsibilities use that as a means of power over people - which in itself is an interesting topic for discussion.
But...lack of contentment, at least as I see it, often reflects someone's life - not just their job. Since both are so inter-related in pharmacy, if part of your life is unhappy, that will often reflect in the other parts.
But -the good news is...your coworkers don't dictate how you need to feel. Positive, optimistic people are infectious. So - be that positive, optimistic person. Or - as Down suggested - get over it, get out of it or change it.
Good luck!
I'm not in your position, but there are lots of reasons for being unhappy in a job...and a routine, hospital pharmacist who is confined to inputing orders and checking pyxis fils or IV's might very well be unhappy for a number of valid reasons.
Likewise, a pharmacist who has a difficult or irregular schedule will most likely get worn out & unhappy. Sadly, many managers or supervisors who have scheduling responsibilities use that as a means of power over people - which in itself is an interesting topic for discussion.
But...lack of contentment, at least as I see it, often reflects someone's life - not just their job. Since both are so inter-related in pharmacy, if part of your life is unhappy, that will often reflect in the other parts.
But -the good news is...your coworkers don't dictate how you need to feel. Positive, optimistic people are infectious. So - be that positive, optimistic person. Or - as Down suggested - get over it, get out of it or change it.
Good luck!
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I always look for happiness outiside of my job so that I can leave the crap there. I just work and let others complain or express whatever they feel. Just agree with them and they will be happy and like you and talk crap about others.
Work usually sucks because it is work!!
I know I rather be on a beach somewhere doing nothing!!
But that does not pay that well.
Work usually sucks because it is work!!
I know I rather be on a beach somewhere doing nothing!!
But that does not pay that well.
