In this special episode of Pharmacy Tech Unfiltered, I’m sharing the real story of how I went from an overwhelmed, underpaid pharmacy technician to tripling my salary and landing a career in biopharma.

I walk you through the exact steps I took, the mindset shifts that helped me stop self-sabotaging, and how I learned to reframe my pharmacy experience to stand out for better roles.

If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for more—this episode is for you. I’m also offering free resume reviews and step-by-step guides to help other pharmacy techs and career changers start their own pivot.

Let’s turn your hardest shifts into real career power. 💥

Resume Review Sign-Up:

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Your Pharmacy Exit Strategy – Free Training Series:

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👇 Episode breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey Overview

01:52 Early Career and Struggles

04:01 First Pharmacy Tech Job

05:51 Challenges and Persistence

06:56 Pandemic and Recognition

09:26 Career Pivot and Success

14:24 Final Thoughts and Opportunities

Disclaimer: Pharmacy Techs Unfiltered is a space for real pharmacy technicians to share their unfiltered stories — anonymously, honestly, and without fear of judgment. These stories reflect the lived experiences of techs across all areas of pharmacy, from retail to hospital and beyond. Our mission is to give voice to the backbone of pharmacy — the technicians. This platform exists to:

• Validate and amplify real technician experiences

• Create connection and community through storytelling

• Spark necessary conversations about the realities of pharmacy work

• Advocate for respect, safety, and change in the profession.

The stories shared on this podcast are submitted voluntarily and anonymously. They may reflect frustration, burnout, victories, or vulnerable moments. While every story is treated with care and context, they do not represent the views of any specific employer, institution, or governing body. Names, locations, and identifying details may be changed or omitted to protect anonymity.

We are not here to bash individuals — we’re here to tell the truth. Our goal is collective healing, awareness, and empowerment.If you’re a tech who wants to be heard, submit your story at

https://forms.gle/fBzPH7Cs4f4ejtyT9Your voice matters here!