In this unfiltered and revealing Q&A episode of Pharmacy Tech Unfiltered, host Elena pulls back the curtain to answer real questions from listeners—no scripts, just the raw truth pharmacy techs have been waiting to hear.From anonymous story submissions to misunderstood “training” practices, Elena shares what’s really going on behind the scenes in pharmacy workplaces. Are techs being trained—or just taken advantage of? This episode revisits one of the most frustrating realities techs face: being thrown into complex roles with zero mentorship, structure, or support.Elena also opens up about why she started this podcast, how her free resources are built to support struggling techs, and what it actually means to take your power back and build a better career.If you've ever felt stuck, unheard, or misled in your role, this episode is your wake-up call—and your roadmap forward.________________________________________🔹 Topics Covered:Pharmacy tech Q&A, Unstructured training problems, How to share your story, Career burnout recovery, Pharmacy tech mentorship, Free career tools, Taking control of your pharmacy journey________________________________________📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered conversations about pharmacy life.Follow us on social media @PharmacyTechUnfilteredFree Download "Affirmation Cards for Pharmacy Techs" https://elena-rutka.kit.com/6e998e04cbFree Download “How to Handle Difficult Customers”https://elena-rutka.kit.com/e6ecadeec9Free Download “Feeling Burned Out? You’re Not Alone” https://elena-rutka.kit.com/d01e4e9b46Free Download “Pharmacy Tech Career Pivot Guide” https://elena-rutka.kit.com/da9bcabc09Submit your stories through Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/fBzPH7Cs4f4ejtyT9Or email: pharmacytechunfiltered@gmail.com00:00 Introduction: Meet Elena00:20 Elena's Journey: From Burnout to Empowerment00:34 Empowering Pharmacy Techs: Your Voice Matters01:17 Welcome to Pharmacy Tech Unfiltered01:22 Q&A Session: Answering Your Real Questions02:19 Submitting Your Story Anonymously04:08 Free Resources for Pharmacy Techs07:58 Why I Started Pharmacy Tech Unfiltered16:41 Real Talk: Breaking the Cycle of Bad Training19:11 Action Plan: Breaking Free from Exploitative Training22:38 Conclusion: Sharing Your JourneyDisclaimer: 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 experiencesCreate connection and community through storytellingSpark necessary conversations about the realities of pharmacy workAdvocate for respect, safety, and change in the professionThe 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!