Well, I'm used to helping my Dad a lot in our small drugstore. I know a lot about medicine and herbology in general practice. My knowledge is kinda practical here. Still, father wants me to follow his step, to become a professional pharmacist. I don't know, I love helping Dad but I haven't made any decision yet....
What do you all think then? Is pharmacy a good future career for a young girl like me? I'm currently 19 years old now....
2006-08-17 06:09:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Ideally, I would look for a career that would allow me to do what I find enjoyable and fun. It is really difficult not to enjoy your career when it seems like you are getting paid to play. Obviously your father loves you and feels that following in his footsteps would provide a good (financial) living. But the real question goes back to, what is it that you truly enjoy doing.
I made a lot of money for several years working construction. The money was good, but I hated the work. I feel like I wasted several years of my life. I finally reached the conclusion that success is creating a life that you find enjoyable, not just making a lot of money.
I am now a lighting technician in the music industry. I love my job. I basically get paid a decent chunk of money to run lights for six concerts a week. I meet famous musicians regularly and I spend my one day off a week wishing I was at work. It's great. I encourage you to find a career doing what you love. I can't imagine your father being disappointed in seeing his daughter happy.
2006-08-21 19:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by William E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any career in the medical field is in demand at this time. You can pretty much write your own ticket. You're in a fortunate position of even having a drug store to walk into and do your internship at.
As for if you want to be a Pharmacist or not, that's a decision only you can make. Here's a thought, unless you have something else in mind, why not start your schooling of that? You can always change your mind later... no harm, no foul!
I started out in audio-telecommunications and changed to pre-med two years into college. I'm glad I did. I now own a successful medico-legal service and work from home... where I'm able to care for my 2 month old son. My point is, sometimes life makes choices for you but never turn a a blind eye to the doors open before you!
Good luck!
2006-08-17 06:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoming a pharmacist is one of the best career choices right now. With the nation becoming increasingly dependent on ever rising drugs, you have job security and great pay. You're looking at more than 50k starting, with a realistic chance at 100k (salary.com). Becoming a pharmacist is no easy task, however, and requires about 7 years of school, maybe more. But if you already have knowledge of it, then it might be much easier.
2006-08-17 06:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by syphongalaxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two years of college you will be busy with general courses. You will have time to decide on your major, so don't worry yet.
Don't spend all that time and money to become a pharmacist if you do not want to do that. You should be able to figure out after your first two years in college what you want to do.
Good luck to you.
2006-08-21 04:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If pharmacy is what you like to learn about, then go for it. But also, dont think your dad will be upset if you don't. Even if you majored in pharmacy and decided not to like it, you can always change your major. You can try it out for a year or two or however long. But, follow your heart. If you pick to be in Pharmacy, you wont be stuck at it.
2006-08-17 06:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Faith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can make a living out of it, but what would you really like to become, at any rate a college education is a plus. It opens so many more doors for you, and there are so many fields out there. Maybe you should talk to a counselor to consider you options.
2006-08-17 06:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by bprice215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can major in anything as long as you complete all the prerequisites for pharmacy school you intend to apply.
2016-03-27 06:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get into a field that you enjoy. there is good money as a pharmacist but if you dont enjoy it then no amount of money will make you happy. texas a&m has a good pharmacy program if that is what you choose. good luck!
2006-08-17 06:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by Casey M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a pharmacist is awesome! you'll always have a job.
you'll work long hours and you'll have to be extremely knowledgable and organized. also you'll be in school a while (like 8 years 'cause you have to go to pharmacist school and be certified by the state)
2006-08-17 06:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by Lovely78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - it is a good career.
But the main question is - what do you want to do? You are going to make a decision for - quite probably - the rest of your life. Make sure - before you commit.
2006-08-17 06:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋