clinical pharmacists get paid more than us in the community... at least in Vancouver
Work is work... you work to live, not live to work...
I've had so many friends graduate, thinking there should be some sort of profound satisfaction and fulfillment of their inner soul associated with their jobs... and then when they realize it's not really that profound, and it's really just a job, then they become unsatisfied and unhappy... but this is mainly because they put such high expectations on their work and what they want to get out of it that it's sort of unrealistic...
It almost seems like people are expecting to everyday save a child's life and have their parents profess their eternal gratitude for your amazing skills and talents as a healthcare professional or something... but realistically sometimes the biggest differences we make are the little things that happen day to day.
The other day I had a gentleman come to the counter and whip out a list written in my handwriting for some supplies and drugs to pack when going on a trip. He came and said "Oh! you wrote this list for me of things to bring on a trip... can you help me round them all up?" So I put together everything on the list, and went over when and how to use them. Rang him up at the cash register, and before he left he said "Thanks so much for your help in this whole process! You're awesome" I'm happy for casual interventions like this, and why i'm more of a community pharmacy kind of person.
Anyways, Sindragon, regardless of what profession you pick, just remember ultimately it's still a job. You can do good at your job, but make sure not to lose sight of your passions elsewhere. I go to work, do my 8 hours, then at 4 o'clock on the dot, i'm gone... out on the water, exercising/training, and enjoying the sun (i do alot of water sports). This kind of stuff is what keeps me sane... My gf is a physician, and i'm sure she saves tons of lives and things during the day, but still, work is work. The long hours still suck, and outside of work she balances things out with rock climbing, baking, and eating lots of candy.
A job is just a job, if we had enough money we probably wouldn't work or work part time and just do things we enjoyed. Make sure not to lose sight of these things when you're pursuing your career.
