Today, my boss told me I ask too many questions and that's why they cut my hours in half. Officially, I'm a "Pharmacy Technician in Training", which means I'm trying to teach myself how to do the job without killing someone. All from on the job experience and an outdated textbook. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I finished my last day of job training. At the beginning, the boss had told us to ask as many questions as possible. I was fired because I asked too many questions. FML
Today, I've been working for a company for six months, but I still don't know my job fully because my trainer is difficult. He would get mad because I'd wait until he was done explaining before asking questions, so I changed and asked as soon as he said something I didn't know, but would get, "Well, if you'd let me finish…" FML
Today, as I was helping a customer, she asked if it was my first day and who was training me. Evidently, I'm bad at my job, because I've worked there for 7 months. FML
Today, the people who gave me no training or instruction on how to do my job tried to fire me, because asking for clarification apparently means I'm incompetent. FML
Today, I got in trouble at work because the person whom I trained, and had done everything correctly with no mistakes, and said he was comfortable being on his own when I asked, was screwing it all up over the course of 6 weeks. When I asked him, he said, "I think my way is better than yours." FML
Today, I was yelled at by a customer because I couldn't tell her where the vitamins were in the pharmacy. The manager came and yelled at me for being lazy and incompetent. I work in the store across the street from the pharmacy. FML
Today, it was my first day as a pharm tech. Two hours into my shift, I came down with awful food poisoning, causing me to go to the restroom multiple times before eventually leaving. I'd filled multiple controlled substances today and can't help but think my coworkers are thinking I'm a drug addict. FML
Today, I got demoted from my manager's position, only to be replaced by a 21 year-old who has never worked in retail in her life. I now have to spend the next month teaching her my job so they can fire me. FML
Today, after working at the same place for 3 years, I found out that they are not only cutting my hours but now I have to take orders from some girl I trained because she was promoted over me. FML
Today, I interviewed for a job at a pharmaceutical lab. During the interview, I said something about a past work experience that made the interviewers think that I would enjoy doing something similar to that… so they gave me a warehouse job instead. I have a degree in chemistry and biology. FML
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Redoxx_fml 22
I wanna know what pharmacy thus is so I don't accidentally end up dying
MELKOZAR 27
Just do your best, and screw them!
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jlee95 5
I'm a pharmacy technician student (graduating in June, I'm on my placement in the hospital now) in halifax Nova Scotia, and please don't stop asking questions. Patient care is the most important aspect of our job!! We are a regulated, unionized profession here in halifax-- not sure where you're from.
nemesis_divina_2 2
The OP is from Washington state, which is where I'm also from.
thez55 6
maybe you already asked the question several times and aren't learning which is frustrating them
Sirhc315 5
Pharmacist here. I love training people, the more questions the better. Just remember, try to only ask the same question once and at the end of the day, it is not your fault for killing someone (you don't get paid enough to shoulder that responsibility, that is mine and the reason we get paid what we do) and If they aren't willing to teach you, get your tech license and move on - hospitals pay more at least in my area. Or find me and I'll try to hire you :)
nemesis_divina_2 2
I really hate jobs that aren't willing to train their employees properly. You should probably try to find a different job OP. You don't deserve to get punished for actually trying to do your job right.
PharmGirl14 8
I'm a pharmacist. My technicians are my responsibility and they practice under my license ultimately. If your PIC won't train you, it's most likely against your state's law. At the same time, working in a pharmacy requires concentration and focus... If you're constantly talking you could be distracting your pharmacist and that could also cause an error. Try to find some balance...
rec_chem 22
You're supposed to go to school for that. They can get a huge fine if anyone finds out they hired you without a degree...
bree_hernandez 3
It's not that hard. I'm 17 and in high school and I'll be a licensed pharmacy technician the week after I graduate!
Leadqueenbee 0
Lead tech here: Most pharmacist are extremely busy. while it's good to ask Make sure your not asking the same one over and over again. Also try asking your lead tech( if you have one) or another technician. While we are busy too it's often better for everyone. A good certified tech can answer alot
CaptainBlack 18
looks like the balance has shifted further towards the outdated textbook...
jonlndjns 8
Hang in there. It can be difficult learning the ropes. I'm also a Pharm Tech with over 20 years experience. Try to find other techs who would be more kind in helping you learn. And always remember it's ultimately all the PharmD's head is something goes wrong. Maybe find a tactful way of reminding them of that.