I've been there for almost 2 months. I still feel stupid when I have to ask questions about certain things. I always feel like I'm not doing things right or making mistakes. There's never enough help to do everything. I work at a pharmacy and I feel prescriptions, etc. and also work the register at the pharm. counter. I have to work soon today and I haven't been in since Sunday. I'm absolutely DREADING going in today and I'm getting all anxious over it. Should I find a job someplace else?
2007-09-14 07:23:24 · 8 answers · asked by miss_hayley 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
With any new job there is a learning curve, and the busier the job, the longer that learning curve can be since, as you've mentioned, there's not enough time for proper training. It really is true that there is no such thing as a stupid question, even if you have to ask it more than once. If your coworkers get impatient with you for asking questions, just remind them that a mistake on your part can seriously affect people's health, not to mention their lives, and you want to do the best job you can. If it really is a matter of hating your job, even if you felt confident in what you were doing, spend your time off looking for a new job, but I would advise against quitting before you have a firm offer for a new job. There are so many people looking for work right now and not enough jobs for all of them, you could find yourself out of work for months before you found a new job.
Good luck!
2007-09-14 07:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by Vicster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting most jobs esp with more responsibility and needed skills will be f***** stressful. For some ppl it will take 6 months to a year to be comfortable in their jobs. Ok maybe you are not ideal on the job yet but note how the staff treat you in the work environment. Esp if you are financially strapped, have no where else to transition from - try to stick it out esp if you feel there is no indication that they will let you go asap and they seem to treat you ok. You will improve from the training stages despite how many mistakes you make and how many questions you have to ask. If after another month it gets too too much for you then ok leave provided that you have looked for another one and have at least some to survive on before starting anew.
Maybe you'll learn to just dislike, tolerate and even like it a bit. Most ppl do tolerate, dislike or even seriously loathe their jobs and try to get by until something better comes along.
So for now don't give up yet if it's just you still feeling insecure/unsure on the job and don't feel too bad if there's never enough help at first because of how busy the department/store is or the coworkers/trainer's occasion mistakes in screwing up also.
If you decide to stick it out for awhile longer good luck and if you don't need to take any homework (e.g. reports etc.) home then as soon as the work day ends try to completely forget about it until the next working day.
2007-09-14 15:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working in a pharmacy is definitely a high-stress job. Your mistakes can affect someone's life. I personally would rather have a pharmacy tech that asks questions and is concerned about making mistakes than one who just mixes up the pills any old way, but perhaps that's just me.
If you hate going to work and it's too stressful , then you should find something new. If you feel that you can learn and imrpove yourself where you are, then you should stay even it gets difficult sometimes.
Good luck.
2007-09-14 15:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always tough to be in a job you don't like. But you have to ask yourself a couple questions:
1. How badly do I need the money from this job?
2. Can I take the financial hit if I quit this job without having another lined up?
3. Is this job affecting my life outside of work negatively?
Your best bet is to try and find another job that you'll feel more comfortable at. If this job is paying you better than any other job would, and you need the money, it might be better to just stick it out. But, if you are okay taking a job that pays less but will cause you less stress, that is your better choice.
Ultimately, it's up to you, your needs, and how you feel.
2007-09-14 14:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by Becky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes most techs at least 6 months to be completely competent in their own abilities. You will make mistakes; it is a fact. The pharmacist should hopefully catch them. If a tech comes up to be and asks, I don't mind it. I rather have an informed, competent tech than an insecure one.
2007-09-14 17:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really dread going to work each day and it is causing a lot anxiety in your life, I would quit if you can afford it.
If you can't afford to quit, I would start applying to some other places on your days off/after work so that you can quit your job as soon as another one comes up.
Your job isn't worth living in constant anxiety...
2007-09-16 04:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Flaneur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like you are a pharmacist. Isn't that a specialist field? it is not clear that you hate where you work, or you hate the profession. Probably you want to state that clearly.
2007-09-14 14:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. if you don't think you can figure it out, than diffenantly.
2007-09-14 14:35:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋