Pharmacy is definitely not my calling. Neither was industry. I tried taking actuarial exams. Was able to pass one, would've passed another if I kept going. I guess I just wanted to prove to myself that I was still smart and capable. But also if I had the ability to go back, I'd go that route.

I'm working in home infusion. It's a "dead end job" if you will. The highest I could go is middle management, but that really doesn't interest me at all. But right now, for the first time in my life, I'm truly happy with the position I have. Great hours, extremely low stress, and I'm able to take certain liberties because I'm the most important/competent pharmacist there is. It's certainly not the most glamorous position and some of my co-workers are subpar. A few of my friends/family have said that I should be trying to move the ladder, but upon introspection, I realize that I don't want that for myself. It's not ambitious, but I'm truly happy with the work I'm doing, my coworkers, my hours, vacation time/etc.

Your job is what you make of it. It's not my passion; I don't necessarily care about helping patients in a thankless job (although there are infrequent instances of gratification). But it affords me the time and means to pursue other passions. By the time I was 26 (I graduated early), I had enough saved to put a down payment a house. I now live in one of the nicest buildings in new jersey, still able to save money, and actively pursue my other interests. I struggled with pharmacy and put it down for the past 5 years. But now, I'm extremely grateful for it; it allows me to lead the life I want to live.