The Work of Joy

As a junior in high school, I have always thought that choosing the right college was the most serious decision to make, because it will play an important role in my future success. However, I now realize that picking the right major is even more crucial, for it determines what I will be doing for decades after I graduate from college. During my job search, I came across the term "community pharmacist", who is a trained professional "[...] responsible for safely and efficiently dispensing prescription medications, advising patients on proper prescription and "over the counter" nonprescription medications use, and keeping records of patients and their health, illnesses and medications" ("Careers in Pharmacy" 1). Upon examining the criteria I have for an ideal career - educational requirements, working experience, salary, and convenience; and serious consideration of my own strengths, weaknesses, and field of interests, I decided that community pharmacist is the perfect job for me.…