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I didn't think I would have immediate employment after completing the Pharmacy Technician program, but I'm fortunate that my pharmacist decided to hire me for the summer. Technically, I've been "working" for free since April - 240 hours in the pharmacy were necessary to complete the program requirements and I did 40 hour work weeks to make it happen. While it's been an awesome experience learning, I've been grinding to the bone and haven't given myself many breaks since I started the journey. Even now that the semester is over, I'm still learning every day that I'm there. I'm glad to be productive and working, but I've been feeling all around down and tired - all this time I've been putting in is leaving me burned out.
I admit some days have been brutal, but I suppose it's all part of the challenge. I think about how much more of this my body can endure, because I dedicate 2/3 of my day just to do it. This includes preparation time, the commute via train and whatever activities revolve around that area before riding back home. I guess you could say it's an extensive probation period. I often think if becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) was a good move for me. I'm shocked at the hours I've put into it this far and I wonder if I made the right choice to be there with them. I only say these things, because I feel like I'm suffering to a degree.
I honestly wonder if the decisions I've made to this point are the right ones for me. If I completed my externship with another company, would I have had the same opportunity to work elsewhere? Some of my classmates told me it's been difficult finding work as most companies are having trouble giving them hours. I'm lucky to have a manager that appreciates me and more importantly a team that needs me. It's good to be part of a thriving unit, but it's only temporary; until the end of the season as far as I know. Realistically, I don't know how long this pharmacy intends to keep me, so we'll see what happens when that time comes.
I admit some days have been brutal, but I suppose it's all part of the challenge. I think about how much more of this my body can endure, because I dedicate 2/3 of my day just to do it. This includes preparation time, the commute via train and whatever activities revolve around that area before riding back home. I guess you could say it's an extensive probation period. I often think if becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) was a good move for me. I'm shocked at the hours I've put into it this far and I wonder if I made the right choice to be there with them. I only say these things, because I feel like I'm suffering to a degree.
I honestly wonder if the decisions I've made to this point are the right ones for me. If I completed my externship with another company, would I have had the same opportunity to work elsewhere? Some of my classmates told me it's been difficult finding work as most companies are having trouble giving them hours. I'm lucky to have a manager that appreciates me and more importantly a team that needs me. It's good to be part of a thriving unit, but it's only temporary; until the end of the season as far as I know. Realistically, I don't know how long this pharmacy intends to keep me, so we'll see what happens when that time comes.