Alex
As you can see the poll as aimed at retail, so we are talking about retail pharmacy.
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Is it not challenging enough? Is there a lack of respect from the GPs/the public? Is the job monotonous?
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Yes all of the above.
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On face value, you are offered steady work, with good job security, and you get the chance to help people who genuinely appreciate your help; together with a wage which allows a comfortable level of living (thats why I chose to do it anyway
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Yes the work is steady, security is fairy good compared to other jobs. But the point is we all wanted a career didn't we? We wanted to be professionals and we don't feel like we are ( well I don't). I'm not sure who you mean when you say people really appreciate our help? The odd member of the public thanks you for your help, but most people get really angry if they have to wait just a few minutes.
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staring at the same 4 walls day in day out every day
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I have wroked in many pharmacies where the dispensary is about 7 foot by 12 foot. There is no tea-room and we take it in turns to sit on a stool while we grab a sandwich at lunchtime. I hate this feeling of "cabin fever" which is why I like to locum, and travel around a bit.
I think it's a trade off. You either go for the money (retail) with all the problems that entails, or try hospital where you earn a lot less. Having said that I know someone who left hospital to go back to retail, and I did the same myself.
Try reading the threat in "moans and groans" on lack of pharmacy staff. That may give you an insight into people's feelings.