Do You Dread Going to Work?

Are you burned out? What are the signs? And what’s the best way to prevent it? To find out, ask yourself:

• Do  you struggle with the thought of going to work each day?
  
• Are you more irritable with your coworkers and patients?
• Is it difficult to concentrate?
• Do you struggle to sleep well?
• Do you have unexplained aches and pains?

In my experience, the best way to prevent pharmacy burnout is to be proactive. Speak up. It’s very likely some of your coworkers also have similar feelings, and talking to someone who understands what you’re going through can help. Talk to your manager, too. If they don’t know how you feel, nothing will ever change.

Perhaps the best way to prevent burnout is to choose the type of practice and employer wisely.  The last thing you want to do is feel stuck in a pharmacy setting that doesn’t feel rewarding or challenging, or working for an employer who doesn’t treat you well.  Sometime a change is what you need to reinvigorate your career.  Reach out to me at [email protected].  I’d love to hear about what you are going through and hopefully help you find opportunities that could be a better fit. 

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