Some background:
I'm currently a Lead Pharmacist and have been in this role for over a year. Last spring/summer, a new manager joined, and their approach has been problematic. They're making changes without consulting the necessary people, which understandably frustrates staff, creates confusion, and undermines existing processes. On top of that, senior management dismisses the legitimate concerns raised by both myself and the team.
As a result, I’m often left to handle the fallout, especially since I work on the ground level amid ongoing staff shortages. These shortages are largely due to increasing dissatisfaction, with people leaving as morale declines.
I often find myself predicting things correctly 3-6 months before they happen and I try to give management the heads up to prepare as some things take time to resolve, however they do not listen and then expect me to resolve the issue instantly.
Every day, I find myself listening to the same complaints from the same people yet my hands are tied and it is very draining and ultimately affecting my health.
I earn a good salary (£60-65k), but there aren't many other opportunities within my field that offer similar pay (I check every day) To be honest, I feel disillusioned with the profession. I've always wanted to explore something different, but I worry about transitioning into another industry that could face the same decline as pharmacy has over the past decade.
My main question:
After researching, I’ve heard that the IT job market is in one of its worst periods in years—rates are dropping, and there are very few contract roles outside of IR35. Given that a career switch would take years of learning alongside my current job, is it even worth considering if my goal is to eventually reach a salary comparable to my current one?
Ideally, I’d like to run my own business one day. That was my original plan with pharmacy, but with government funding cuts, opportunities in the field have become scarce.
Family and friends have suggested various paths, from becoming an electrician to joining a healthcare tech company, given my pharmacy background. I’d appreciate any insights on the best direction to take.
I'm currently a Lead Pharmacist and have been in this role for over a year. Last spring/summer, a new manager joined, and their approach has been problematic. They're making changes without consulting the necessary people, which understandably frustrates staff, creates confusion, and undermines existing processes. On top of that, senior management dismisses the legitimate concerns raised by both myself and the team.
As a result, I’m often left to handle the fallout, especially since I work on the ground level amid ongoing staff shortages. These shortages are largely due to increasing dissatisfaction, with people leaving as morale declines.
I often find myself predicting things correctly 3-6 months before they happen and I try to give management the heads up to prepare as some things take time to resolve, however they do not listen and then expect me to resolve the issue instantly.
Every day, I find myself listening to the same complaints from the same people yet my hands are tied and it is very draining and ultimately affecting my health.
I earn a good salary (£60-65k), but there aren't many other opportunities within my field that offer similar pay (I check every day) To be honest, I feel disillusioned with the profession. I've always wanted to explore something different, but I worry about transitioning into another industry that could face the same decline as pharmacy has over the past decade.
My main question:
After researching, I’ve heard that the IT job market is in one of its worst periods in years—rates are dropping, and there are very few contract roles outside of IR35. Given that a career switch would take years of learning alongside my current job, is it even worth considering if my goal is to eventually reach a salary comparable to my current one?
Ideally, I’d like to run my own business one day. That was my original plan with pharmacy, but with government funding cuts, opportunities in the field have become scarce.
Family and friends have suggested various paths, from becoming an electrician to joining a healthcare tech company, given my pharmacy background. I’d appreciate any insights on the best direction to take.
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