i dropped out of pharmacy school... and here's why

i wanted to share my story on why i dropped out of pharmacy school. this was probably one of the hardest decisions that i have made in my life and it was not easy, but i believe that this was the right decision for me. i hope this video brings you comfort if you are going through this or going through a difficult time in your life. it is not easy, but you will be okay 🫶🏻

[@henrydang7148]

Just finished watching your video and I have to say, you've officially joined the ranks of the bravest content creator out there! Sharing your journey of dropping out of pharmacy school takes some serious guts. But let me tell you, your honesty and authenticity shine through every word. Life has a funny way of leading us down unexpected paths, and it's awesome to see you embracing the adventure. Remember, it's not about the destination, it's about the detours and pit stops along the way. So here's to finding your true passions, pursuing happiness, and creating a life that's tailor-made for you. Keep shining bright and rocking your unique journey. Can't wait to see where life takes you next! Cheers to new beginnings and endless possibilities!

[@aled8458]

At times we may not know or understand how far words of encouragement n kindness go...Be blessed for this brother

[@christinee]

i'm so speechless reading this, i'm so grateful to have a friend like you :') thank you so much for always supporting me & for your wise words & wisdom! thank you so much for this, likewise friend can't wait to see what the future has in store for you on your unique journey, always rooting for you !!!

[@modanel]

I’m literally so lost too right now, I feel like deep down I don’t feel like pharmacy is not for me but I just don’t have anything that really interests me anymore but I have to go to college :(

[@christinee]

it's really hard finding an interest ): it took some time for me to decide that pharmacy wasn't right for me & even though pharmacy wasn't for me, i'm glad i was able to experience it to see if it was right for me or not. it will take time, but you will find your interest!

[@mimo4856]

Take some advice from a pharmacist who thought pharmacy was the only thing they should persue...try looking at alternative careers. If you want to stay in the healthcare field, try radiography. Apparently, it's less stressful and can move up bands very quickly without spending too long in university. My sister is doing this and she met someone in her course who dropped out of pharmacy after her 2nd year.

[@squeeeebii-kb9xm]

exactly what got me to become a pharmacy tech, but i gotta get out. this career has allowed me to get my own place and pay off bills, but my mental and physical health has never been worse off. i need to find another field to work in fast

[@HighElf111]

Trust me, you've made the right choice! I completed my BPharm and I actually enjoyed the course, but the real life is a different story. It's a living nightmare for me at the moment. Im 27 years old and I'm so unhappy, but now its to late. It's waaaay to expensive to study something else (im from South Africa). Its difficult to get out of retail. Other fields require atleast 5 years experience, which is insane. So yeah I'm happy for you, and good luck! You'll do great no matter what🧚‍♀️

[@christinee]

thank you so much for this :’) i’m glad you enjoyed your experience in school though! maybe there’s diff types of pharmacies you can do like law pharmacy or diff paths within pharmacy o: i’m sorry to hear that i hope it gets better for you whether you stick w/ it or change routes always supporting you !!!

[@greenpea889]

There has to be interest and passion in what we do, if it’s not there, it can be hard to stay in that career, it’s difficult without it

[@maddieross3480]

My mom is a pharmacist, and I kind of decided to not go down that path early in my college career. I'm at a point where I would really have to make a decision about my future, and I'm just watching your video now. I totally hear you and I value your perspective. I really appreciate you sharing your story. I hope you find more peace in the next chapter of your life. You are where you are meant to be

[@christinee]

thank you for sharing this w/ me 🤍 i appreciate it so much :’) i hope everything is well w/ you whichever choice you make will be the best choice for you & enjoy your time in college & your current journey 🫶🏻

[@purplehazee90]

Oh my gosh, Christine 😭 I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through in medical school, but I'm so, so proud of you for putting your well-being and your happiness first. I worked as an accountant for seven years, and I was unhappy for most of my time there. I didn't care for the job, and I had the most toxic co-workers. I hated going to work, but I convinced myself to stay because I worked so hard in school to land this job and it was secure. What inspired me to leave was seeing other people loving and being passionate about their career. I was always taught that a job is a job, but I realized now that it's not true. You deserve to have a career that you care about and enjoy doing. Leaving school or a job is just as hard as leaving a toxic relationship, so you should be so proud of yourself. I know it may seem scary now, but it will get better. After I quit my job, I went into freelancing until I found my FT job now and it was hard but I was so much happier. I'm glad you have the support of your friends and family. You seriously have such a bubbly and positive personality, so those classmates who were mean or dismissive of you are not even worth worrying about. People like that live very sad lives and are unhappy themselves which is why they take it out on others. I hope you won't wallow too much on that. Can't wait for your future videos in NorCal 🎉 Oh, and if it makes you feel any better, Bath and Body Works brought back Cactus Blossom in body care and Midnight Blue Citrus is also out in body care~!

[@christinee]

omgosh sarah 🥹😭 thank you so much for this, this means everything to me. thank you for sharing your experience, you've been through so much & i'm so glad you were able to put yourself first & find a job that deserves your talents. you deserve everything 🫶🏻 i'm so happy for you, congratulations on everything that you have accomplished! thank you friend, i really can't find the right words to say how grateful i am :') & i saw !!! currently working on my bbw sas video right now hehe

[@purplehazee90]

@@christinee Thank you for the kind words, Christine! You got this. ❤ I'm so excited for your journey ahead.

[@Manwithnofriends]

Omg I'm the same! I did pharmacy at university then did my training year and became a pharmacist. Now that I'm here, I feel so lost as I don't enjoy it on top of all my other problems

[@christinee]

congratulations on being a pharmacist & i’m sorry to hear that 😢 it’s hard getting there, but you did it! i hope everything goes well for you & you get to achieve what you want!

[@bryandmgz]

The profession has been made a mockery of on the U.S. the pay should be much much higher and it’s sad that retail just overshadows the hospital pay side and if you want that higher pay you have to deal with so much bs, your mental health just gets destroyed overtime. I have friends that went the hospital route and they do not get respected at all, they all said they would not do it again. The profession is not what it used to be, it just sucks now

[@christinee]

yeah the pay should be a lot higher & my friends tell me there’s so much politics when working inside the hospital it’s so sad to see ): i’m sorry to hear about what your friends are going through they deserve a lot more after all the schooling & experience they have had ):

[@hydr_tion]

I'm a p3 and yeah it's very toxic in pharmacy & expensive. You need to be a type A person or just figure out how you learn properly quickly - or else ppl start looking down on you and its hard to climb out of that. I work as an intern in the hospital while going to school, thought the culture would be different, but it's even worse. I'm not sure why most ppl in this space are so up tight, but they form clicks and look down on people for small mistakes. You didn't make the wrong decision, but just make sure you find another avenue that'll make you happy!

[@christinee]

thank you so much, i really appreciate it! & congratulations on being a p3, you’re close to done! i don’t understand the culture either b/c aren’t we all working towards the same goal, so i feel like we should all be helping each other, but it’s the complete opposite. i’m sorry the work culture in the hospital is like that, keep at it friend you’ve worked so hard i wish you the best!

[@MegaBev]

Christine this made me cry hearing your experience. I'm in my first year of pharmacy school and I honest feel like Pharmacy school isn't for me too. The school I'm currently at feels like the school/professors is unorganized, not helpful in anyway. If we were to question them they will always have something else to say. I work so hard in getting into Pharmacy school but I just don't feel like I would be happy doing it for the rest of my life. My husband is supportive, but I honestly don't know how I will break it down to my parents.. since they are so proud of me getting into Pharmacy school. I feel so lost and want God to really give me a sign if I should continue to go to pharmacy school or just drop out.

[@LadyTrice89]

I'm currently finishing up my pre reqs for pharmacy school and I feel the same way. I have about a year before I go. I am a tech and I love it. But pharmacists tell me not to do it, find another profession, its not paying, etc. All of this is making me think twice. I am willing for the challenge but im afraid of being over 100k in debt and not getting paid a decent salary to afford life and my student loans. A little piece of me is saying that I might make the biggest mistake of my life. Maybe it's the fear or maybe it's a calling to just stop and find something else. But I've been in pharmacy since 2011 as a tech. I'm so close and already over 50k in debt, I was thinking about just finishing up but I do not know as I get closer to the program ☹️

[@christinee]

hey! i'm so sorry to hear about your experience ): that really was how i felt about pharm school as well, professors/school being unorganized & my professors/classmates wouldn't really help as well when i struggled w/ learning the concept. i'm glad your husband is supportive, my friends really helped me through this difficult time. it took my parents time, but i'm in a much better place now & my parents are supportive w/ whatever i choose to pursue next. it takes so much hard work getting into pharm school, but at least you got to try it & experience pharm school to see if you like it or not. whichever route you choose will be the best route for you 🤍

[@turkishcohlic1731]

Hey i heard your story it's really similar to me right now i am in a medical school and i after coming here i understand that it's not for me but my parents and sister are not supportive i always try to telk them i don't want to do it and i am leaving all my classes because it doesn't makes me excited and because of that i fight with my family sometimes because they making me do something which I don't want to do just for the sake of security and bright future what should i do should i leave it i have been doing this for almost two years

[@christinee]

hi! i know esp w/ family, it can be hard to talk to them, but if medical school isn't making you happy or looking forward to the future, you should put yourself first & do what's best for you. with time, your family & those around you will accept it. you're the one going to school & having this experience, so it's okay to make the decision that best benefits you in order to be happy & healthy, mentally & physically. there's plenty of paths out there, you will find yours!

[@turkishcohlic1731]

Thanks for reply i think you are right it's my life it's me who is having all this experiences so I should be the one who make the decision

[@christinee]

i'm sorry to hear about what you are going through w/ medical school. it's never easy at first, but it will get better w/ time. you're strong & you deserve a career that values you & makes you happy!

[@turkishcohlic1731]

@@christinee i am trying to fit in here it's just that my parents invested a lot of money on me and i don't want to break their expectations

[@ptgsdr589]

I'm sorry

[@ptgsdr589]

but I think that the pharmacy school and the pharmacy job is two different thing

[@asmazainab4255]

is it possible to go pharm D program after studying pharm tech 4 month program

[@atemperateatar]

No the prerequisite foe Phard D programs are AT LEAST 2 years of college classes- but many require a bachelor for entry. Pharm Tech is a certificate, typically not able to build off of those towards major degrees.

[@bluethunder9102]

Yes you can go to a 6 year pharmD program check out mcphs or acphs

[@sassoud9347]

You should of transferred school. I love my school we are a big pharmily