Why I Quit My Pharmacist Job ?

Hmmm… I have to take a deep breath on this one, sharing why I quit my pharmacist job, can be a long one, but I will try my best to make it simple.

So Pharmacy was and had always been the plan.
Growing up, I so much admired that calm precision of pharmacists behind the counter, the white clean Lab coat, knowing over 500 meds at the back of your hands, blending science with compassion and all.

I envisioned myself there - a well trusted professional, improving lives with one preścription at a time.

And now here I am, a full graduate with my degree in Pharmacy. So I thought for a while….

But Something shifted.

The first few years after my internship was fulfilling, more like I hit the jackpot - because, while other of my peeps where still job hunting, I was already living the life every new graduate or Intern would ever dream of ... 😇

I loved the challenge of solving problems for patients, ensuring their medications were safe and effective.

But then over time, the routine became suffocating. My days were spent on juggling prešcriptions refills, dealing with NHIS issues and managing the endless stream of customers.

It all felt less like healthcare and more like living in purgatory on earth .

What happened yesterday, will repeat itself today and will happen tomorrow again, and the circle ⭕️ continues.

Yes! At the very beginning, I was really enjoying my journey, while in the profession, but is this what am going to continue doing till I give up my ghost.

Working in the Big pharmacy sector  (cant call names) was a big catch, but nothing too - good goes for free, as the long hours took a toll on me.

I missed family get together, linking up with friends, parties and even church activities (my spiritual life) all were graduating fading, hence, making me a human robot.

It then done on me, I realized I was pouring all my energy into a career that left me drained.
To make things worse, I stumbled here on the article “Is Pharmacy Still worst it ?", after reading all , I also discovered the injustice amongst Nigeria pharmacist, which was true and heartbreaking .

Omoh… it was just a whole new level, the profession itself was changing gradually, just as the writer portrayed in his article “ Is pharmacy worth it” as anyone can now acquire any med from anywhere, as the council is more focused on yearly license renewal .

 Also, automation was creeping in, especially with the A.I project Pharmorax tends to bring, hence reducing human interaction in the process.

The Market saturation made owning a pharmacy and job security uncertain (just as the writer pointed out).

And the constant pressure to meet quotas, daily and monthly targets keeps increasing, making me ask myself “ Why I pursued a Pharmacist job in the first place !“
On a faithful, Sunday evening after a particular exhausting shift, I couldn’t shake the thought: 🤔
What if there’s something more ? And is this how I would want to spend my next 30 years ?

These questions planted a seed of doubt that I couldn’t ignore. So I began to explore other avenues, revisiting the passions I had shelved in pursuit of a “stable “ career.

I loved traveling, writing, technology and the idea of creating something of my own - things I hadn’t had time to nurture while being consumed by the demands of my pharmacy job.

My Turning point 

It wasn’t an easy decision to leave. Walking away from a profession I once admired and had invested so much time, money, and energy into felt like admitting defeat.

I grappled with guilt and fear of the unknown. But the thought of staying in a career that no longer fulfilled me was even more unsettling.

I decided to take the leap. I quit my job, started freelancing as a writer and digital creator, and began learning new skills in web development and content marketing.

The transition was not without its challenges, but it gave me something pharmacy never could: FREEDOM.🥳🤩

Now, I wake up each day excited about what I do. I have the flexibility to work on projects that align with my passions, and I’ve regained a sense of purpose that was missing for so long.

Looking back, I’m grateful for my time as a pharmacist. It taught me discipline, empathy, and resilience.

But stepping away from it taught me something even more important: that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and chase a life that truly makes you happy.

If there’s one thing I’d tell anyone feeling stuck in their career (especially in the pharmacist job setting), it’s this:

Listen to that quiet voice inside you. It might just lead you to your greener pastures.  

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