I can understand the more demanding nature of those other positions higher up in rank above your PA gig, but if you also feel pharmacy pay is stagnant , you wouldn’t think it’s worth the pay bump ? I have no idea how much those other positions pay , but if you could earn $150-$180k a year in those roles for perhaps a little extra work/more of an on call nature , do you feel it’s not worth it ? Here’s the thing - a standard pharmacist , be it a retail position , PA like you , or in a consult role like mine , the reality is our pay remains stagnant because these roles are considered “entry level “. I feel today part of the problem in pharmacy is in order to get more than your typical $110-$130k a year , you have to take on a more mid level to senior role to get those bigger paychecks that put you at the top in terms of pharmacist pay . Either some type of position in which you’re creating guidelines , are not just limited to 40 hours a week , OR you go into management- these are the types of positions in which you can make more and not get stuck with stagnant pay . I think the ideal solution would be to find a higher paying role that is not management related and doesn’t require your “soul “ and can leave work at work . If retail paid $75-$80 an hour as standard , you could even just work 30-32 hours a week and make bank without dedicating so much time to work for more money . Personally , retail pay is mediocre these days , but if the pay were at least $75-80 an hour , I’d go back , float , and just work 30-32 hours a week and collect good money without the bs of making $150k a year or more and having to work in excess of 40 hours a week , being on call , or never unplugging from work .