24hr pharmacy

I loved my job and I'm sad that I had to quit. All names are made up but are based off of real people and it was a 24hr store where I worked.
I started CVS back in November 2022 as Pharmacy Technician, getting paid $18.00 an hour in the East Coast. I was 19(FTM) living with my partner in the state over from where I was hired. It wasn't too much of a drive, just 25 minutes. My coworkers were the kindest, and so were many customers...
At the time we were under Jane Doe's care as she was the pharmacy manager. She hired about three other technicians who started before me, all hired for Full-Time. Jane planned on leaving CVS so she hired a pseudo-manager who worked for CVS prior to his other job, John Doe.
My interview was held upstairs in the storage closet while sitting on a cooler and Jane Doe sitting on a case of Monster, so I don't know what I expected, lol. I was warned in the interview that customers could get very upset, and I told her I understood what I was getting into and that I'm thick-skinned (which I very much am.)
Fast forward a month or so and I'm working about 25-30hours a week, alongside being a part-time package handler at a facility for the holidays for some extra money. I was also a student during this time.
The first time I cried at my job was in December. A customer and her partner came in at 10pm being inappropriate with her and her husband making jokes about how they're gonna do sexual stuff to each other later while I was trying to get her insulin out of QT... It ended up resulting in the wife asking if I was queer, to which I said I'm in a queer relationship. She then asked if I was trans and that she could tell I was before I could even say anything. I was not out to my coworkers as FTM (at the time there was only the Pharmacist and another tech there) and this made me very upset to be outed in this way at my place of work. I am a very cis-passing person (not that it really matters), so I wanted to stay stealth at this job. It was my first job fully identifying as a man, as I had Top Surgery in August and have been on testosterone for a few years.
I wanted to just be seen as a man and keep my personal life at home, not at work.
Having this be the worst experience I've had, I ended up crying in the bathroom and taking my 30 minute break right then and there. This being said, nothing else working at CVS had phased me up until these past three months.
Being the only buff kind of guy at my job, it was my duty to be the bouncer. I would kick people out of they were being inappropriate, rude, or straight up unprofessional. This one customer threatened to key my car, while another customer had threatened to shoot me on two separate occasions. I came home crying to my partner about these instances. For $18 an hour, my life should not be threatened.
I talked to my lead pharmacy tech about this at the time, but there was nothing that could be done because nothing happened. I used to be a manager prior to this job, so hearing this didn't make any sense to me. My last job would take action immediately, regardless if it happened or not because it was a threat. I should've gone to HR, but I know personally CVS HR does not care unless a Lead PT or a Pharmacist calls it in.
I grew to hate my job after this because I was scared. I used to love going in, helping to fill prescriptions and helping families out with their medications. I would cut out the company stickers that were given to us so it'd just be the smiley face without the "customers like you make us happy" shit on it. My favorite ones were the little bear stickers that said "We hope you feel better!" to give out to the kids. I'd let them choose, too! Or the really sweet older ladies who would come in a give me treats from the Costco to try through drive-thru, lol.
My hours started to get cut, and so would my coworkers. Once Jane Doe left, John Doe finally came in. He did make many things better, but with the company-wide hourly cut, it became ridiculous. I started with 25-30hour weeks, then got down to only 14 hour weeks, with coworkers (who weren't the lead PT or Pharm on duty) calling me in to help. Saturdays were the worst because it was just me, another tech, and a pharmacist who usually didn't work at that store. We would get so busy and it would stress me out so much but there was never any extra help.
This ended up with my pharmacist suggesting I travel around for work... I live in a whole different state and the CVS's that needed help were well over an hour away. I did this a couple of times, but it just wasn't worth it because of gas. For every store I was asked to go to, I would give it to my other coworker who was hired around the same time I was because he was only getting six hours a week!
With the hour cuts and the threats, my partner and I decided it just wasn't worth it for me to work there anymore. I miss my coworkers and my customers, but I have no desire to associate with that store anymore. I didn't even put a two weeks notice in, I just quit over text.
I didn't want to air my dirty laundry out, but does anyone else have similar experiences with CVS? Do you think I'm still able to go to HR about the threats, or is it not even worth it since I'm no longer an employee?
I'll answer any asked questions too. :)

Hi everyone! I’m 9 days post surgery. I wanted to share my experience so far and plan to update for anyone interested, particularly for those considering a breast reduction who suffer from anxiety, major insecurity around breast size, or who don’t quite know where to start the process! This post is lengthy and detailed.
I started as a GG cup size, 25yo, 5’6”, 165lbs. I still have swelling and am wearing a compression bra, so it’s hard to tell cup size now, but my surgeon took 4lbs of tissue off my chest, and I estimate I’m likely going to be a D cup, which while still a larger size fits my body type very well.
I can’t express how happy I am already. Let’s start from the beginning.
I was experiencing back pain, which was especially severe because I also have scoliosis, shoulder strapping, chaffing, rashing, stretch marks, sagging, large areolas, shoulder and neck pain, poor posture, developing a dowagers hump in my neck. Basically I was a shoe-in for this surgery being deemed medically necessary. I was also experiencing a lot of mental issues. I never wanted to be intimate with my boyfriend without a shirt on, I would spend a lot of time choosing clothing (loose, black) that wouldn’t accentuate my chest, I’d sometimes choose not to go out if I didn’t feel confident, and I hated the way I looked in the mirror. My mother, who nursed twins, had a breast reduction a couple years ago with a private cosmetic surgeon and had great results. I called and booked a consultation with her surgeon, who confirmed that this surgery was medically necessary for me, but gave me a hefty cost estimate and didn’t take insurance. I am 25 and don’t have 10K to my name so insurance was my only way to go, which I get through my job.
So I found a surgeon in my network, unfortunately who was 2.5 hours away. I called and booked a consultation, and he was really great from the start. He listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions, never once making me feel stupid or uncomfortable. He was gentle and understanding, and gave me a lot of confidence. I needed to quit vaping nicotine for at least a month prior to surgery. I was ready to quit that day. Insurance took about two weeks to go through, and then I booked for a month out. So about 6 weeks between consultation and surgery day.
I spent that month and a half spiraling in anxiety and withdrawals. It wasn’t great. But I made it clear to my support system (BF, twin, mom, therapist) how I was feeling and that I needed a little extra love. I googled endlessly, which was not good for anxiety, but did significantly prepare me for what recovery would look like. Here’s the breakdown:
Day-of: I woke up with no memory of surgery, a little tender but pain free due to meds, groggy and in and out of consciousness. After the nurse got me some juice, and the surgeon came to speak with me, I went home. I made sure to have my mom with me during this time because I did not remember anything the surgeon told me, which included important post op instructions. I was in and out of sleep for several hours. I had drains about 4in under my armpits that clipped to the Velcro surgical bra they already had me in.
Day 1-3: I was sore, but there was no severe pain with my pain meds. I made sure to ask my surgeon to send the order to my pharmacy the day prior to surgery so I already had all my meds. I had Vicodin, an anti nausea for the 2.5 hr car ride home, and 500mg ibuprofen for later days. The Vicodin made me jittery and lightheaded so I only took it for the first two days. The general anesthesia made me very constipated, and I didn’t have a bowel movement for 3 days, and was incredibly bloated for 5 days. I had miralax for 4 days to help with this. I was unable to lift myself from a reclined position, and was very lightheaded and unstable. Luckily I was able to stay with my mom the first 5 days, and slept in her bed with her, so she was able to help lift me. Due to the IV, I had to pee a LOT, so I had to get up a lot to use the restroom and needed her to help me get up every time. It was a little painful in my breasts when standing from a reclined position, but the pain fades pretty quickly and was manageable. I had to empty my drains twice a day and mark how much was draining. I had to keep my surgical bra on until 48hrs. After that 48 hours I was allowed to remove the bra and shower. My mom helped me with this first shower by washing my hair for me as I was very nervous about stretching my torso and moving my arms high enough to wash my own hair, though this was definitely anxiety, not incapacity. I can’t stress the importance of planning this 24hr care for those first few days. I couldn’t have done it safely without my mom.
Day 4-5: I was feeling gradually stronger, more alert, and increasingly capable of getting myself up and about. I would tire easily and need to sit down, but was alert and mobile for full days. I was still with my mom, but she was more comfort than necessity at this point. I rotated Ibuprofen and Tylenol so I always was on a pain med, and I was achy and sore when shifting positions, but not in pain. At this point the drains were the most uncomfortable part. They’d by itchy and sometimes I had a throbbing pain. It was difficult to find comfortable positions where the drains weren’t bothering me. On Day 5 I went back to my surgeon to remove the drains. This might be different for others because I had to wait until I was draining less than 30 cc’s in 24hrs. The removal was quick, about 1minute total, and uncomfortable but not really painful. I was almost immediately like 80% more comfortable. My surgeon also was able to check that I was healing ok. I was told that the surgical tape and glue covering the cuts would start shedding over the next couple of weeks and to let them, but not pull them.
Day 6-9 (present): No need for any pain meds. I felt gradually more comfortable maneuvering my body, extending my arms more, sleeping more reclined. I’m experiencing itching in my nipples, under my breasts, and where the drains were on the sides of my torso, which is normal for healing but uncomfortable. Taking an antihistamine helps with the itching. I bought a different compression bra that is more comfortable and feels like a very tight sports bra. I’m mobile and can drive. I do still tire out easily and need to sit often. My social battery is low. I’m still numb on the outer lower part of my breasts on both sides, and the tissue is firm so I think I’m still somewhat swollen. There’s bruising around the incisions but not really anywhere else, and the tape and glue is peeling but still mostly intact. I have a post op appointment in 9 days where my surgeon will remove any remaining tape and glue. I can’t lift my arms above 90 degrees for another week, and can’t lift more than 10lbs for another 3 weeks. I have to wear a surgical compression bra for another 2 weeks, and high support wireless bra like a sports bra for around a month after that, and then finally I’ll be able to shop for normal bras (though I think I’ll steer clear of wire bras just cause I can now!)
I know this has been quite a read, but I wished several times during my initial recovery for a detailed recovery breakdown like this, so I’m posting for other me’s out there! I plan on updating every week or so. Please reach out if you have any questions at all! Love and luck to everyone going through this too!
UPDATE: 3.5 weeks DPO
Hi anyone who's interested! A week ago I had a post op appointment that went great.
My surgeon removed the surgical glue from the undersides of my breasts. He did leave the surgical tape around my nipples, since it was still pretty stuck on. He advised I use baby oil to soften the adhesive, and then could remove the tape myself at home.
I also brought in a no-wire, supportive but unlined bra I purchased (Honeylove), which he ok'd me to wear. No more compression bras!
He also ok'd me to sleep on my side only if comfortable, but not to sleep on my stomach for another few weeks.
I am still numb on the outer sides of the vertical incision, but my surgeon assured me that's normal. My random zings of sensation or pain have almost entirely gone away. I live down a bumpy road, and I do still hold my boobs when I drive it, as jostling is a little uncomfortable.
My scars look pink and puffy, and puckered on the underside where my cleavage is and on the outer edge where the scar reaches under my armpits. My nipples are crazy sensitive, and not in a pleasurable way. It's not painful per-say, but more irritating. I did end up removing the surgical tape, which was super freaky to do myself as it pulled some of the scabs with it, but they're healing well now, and look pretty symmetrical and round/oblong, and aren't the size of bologna slices, so, I'm stoked.
I had two very busy weekends in a row, and I do NOT recommend being busy at ALL during the first month post op. I am so tired. The things I was busy with were important events I couldn't miss, but jesus if you can miss something, do. I really underestimated the effect the anesthesia would continue to have on my body this far post op. I caught a cold this past weekend too and y'all, just stay home if you can because my body is exhausted and I feel so overwhelmed mentally.
Anyway, I'm healing really well, and I hope this update helps someone!

I work in a town with lot of MDs who just come to the pharmacy and tell me their scripts as if its a sandwich shop and I am making their order.
Most of them are polite and if it is not controlled so I go along with it. But today I got super pissed. One MD calls in script 4 mins before closing for Sildenafil, my certified techs notes the rx and her and tells her he really needs it.
For some reason ( I cannot fathom why) she agrees to have it ready. I tell her flatly it is not gonna happen she can call him back. Meanwhile the MD who was in the area and grocery shopping shows up and says pleads five times after I have already told him clearly 3 mins is not enough time for me to fill a script. And sildenafil is definitely not an emergency med in my opinion. Unless you are using it for BP even then it can be argued that it is not an emergency med like an antibiotic
I even offered to enter it in the system sp he can transfer it to a 24hr store and pick it up there which is about 25 mins away which he refused. I said I can leave a note for morning RPH to fill it first thing also no.
Am I crazy not to fill this med last min for his erectile dysfunction?

RTS (Refill to soon)

Hi I’m a new retail pharmacist and I’m a floater. I worked 2-10 at a store then 8-8 the following day. By the end I’m tired. We don’t have the proper staffing, had a no show during the 2-10 shift and are running behind. At this store the staff notoriously do not answer the phone. I answer as best as I can, review, and make sure everyone’s script that I can get ready, I get ready. I have other pharmacies calling for transfer complaining they waited for 20 min when I’m the only one answering the phone and literally have 8-10 calls an hour plus consults, transfers, and verbals. I know everyone does it but a little mom and pop pharmacy should give me more grace. Anyway lady calls about 2 scripts about 40-45 min before we close. I tell here itll be ready in 20 min. She says will she get a notification or just come in 20 min, I say come it will be ready. She doesn’t make it before close. I like to be out of the pharmacy in 2-3 min but the techs are cleaning and slowing me down. 10 min later she’s knocking on closed windows begging for medication. Our registers are closed, system is down. I told her we are closed she has to go elsewhere. I try to explain to her it’s closed, I got the scripts ready in time and quite frankly I’m not getting paid to talk to you. We have a 24hr pharmacy 10 min away. I told her go there and she said I’m heartless.
I feel like I did everything I could do and there’s a pharmacy a 10 min or less drive away from each other meaning the closest location should be a max 5/6 min drive from home. Am I heartless? Would y’all do something else. Now I’m feeling guilty.

Does anyone know what stores in Texas have a 24 hour pharmacy? Preferably in Tarrant county. I’m getting a lot of angry customers getting sent to my store thinking the pharmacy is 24 hours but it’s just the store and I have no idea where to tell them they should go.

I’m not gonna say which location mine is for anonymity purposes but I work at a 24hr pharmacy. We fill 1300-1700 on weekdays and around 600-800 on weekend days. Trying to find the pharmacy that fills the most

Can anyone tell me where I'd find a late night/24 hr pharmacy in toronto? Thank you!

Not sure if this post will be removed however, I have seen an influx at my work of people requiring various resources, more specifically mental health, and do not know where to go to access support, how to even access available supports, or are to embarrassed to ask for help. Part of my job is to keep up to date with available support services in the community regardless of what it may be. I know sometimes people come on here looking for support as well. If you know of anyone who can benefit from the list please feel free to share. I'm sure there is also more available supports that I haven't come across yet.
Niagara Region Community Resources
211 Central South Region – Niagara
https://niagara.211centralsouth.ca/
Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a community specialist
Benefits Wayfinder
https://benefitswayfinder.org/
Your guide to government benefits
Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Healthline
https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/index.aspx?region=Niagara
Innovicares
https://www.innovicares.ca/en
The innoviCares card is a free prescription savings card available to all Canadian residents, and is funded by participating pharmaceutical manufacturers. Present your innoviCares card at your pharmacy and ask for the brand-name medication. Your card will automatically cover a portion of the cost of the original brand.
Mental Health Supports
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line
1-866-550-5205
https://www.accesslineniagara.com/
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line can be the first point of access to adult (age 16 and older) mental health and addiction services in the Niagara Region. Trained volunteers provide confidential 24/7 phone support and connections to appropriate local mental health and addictions services.
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
1-866-550-5205
https://www.niagarapolice.ca/en/what-we-do/coast.aspx
Provide outreach and support to Niagara residents who are in crisis with mental health issues. The team is comprised of health care professionals and Niagara Regional Police Officers who are trained in mental health and crisis intervention.
Niagara Distress Line
905-688-3711 (St. C, NF) 905-734-1212 (PC, WF) 905-382-0689 (FE) 905-563-6674 (GM, WL)
Skilled responders supporting the safety and emotional wellness of those in need.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Niagara
(905) 641-5222
https://niagara.cmha.ca/
CMHA Niagara assists individuals, 16 years of age and older, with reaching their short- and long-term mental health goals. Services include case management, urgent supports, walk-in counselling, employment and residential services, and training and education.
Family Counselling Centre (FCC) Niagara
(905) 937-7731
Toll-free: 1-888-937-7731 ext.3345
https://www.fccniagara.on.ca/
FCC Niagara offers no cost and low-cost counselling and services to individuals (children and adults), couples, and families, as well as groups and programs for specific issues and concerns. Fees are determined based on monthly income and family size.
Family Mental Health Support Network of Niagara (FSN)
(905) 894-6808
http://www.familysupportniagara.com/
The FSN offers workshops that focus on helping caregivers cope with and understand mental illness and learn about local mental health services to support their family members.
Niagara Health (NH) – Emergency and Mental Health Services
(905) 378-4647
https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/childandadolescentoutpatient
For children (ages 5 to 18 years) who require mental health hospital care, NH offers consultations with a psychiatrist and short-term counselling support. A wide variety of adult mental health services are also offered at NH. Child and youth services at NH Emergency and Mental Health Services are accessed through phoning Contact Niagara (see above).
Niagara Life Centre Counselling Niagara Life Centre is a Christian organization that provides low-cost individual, group, couples, and family counselling to individuals who are experiencing life crises. All are welcome. Call: Grimsby site 905-309-0944, South Niagara site 905-871-0236, St. Catharines site 1-800-263-3630 niagaralifecentre.ca www.grimsbylife.org
Niagara Region Public Health – Mental Health The Niagara Region offers a variety of services to support individuals age 14 years of age and older who have severe, chronic mental illnesses. A telepsychiatry service may also be accessed for individuals age 16 years of age and older through a doctor’s referral. Call: 905-688-2854 ext. 7262
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/mentalhealth/default.aspx
Pathstone Mental Health Formerly Niagara Child and Youth Services (NCYS), Pathstone Mental Health is the Niagara Region’s accredited provider of mental health services for children (ages 0 to 18 years). A wide variety of high-quality and effective services are available, ranging from individual, group, and family therapy, educational workshops, and more intensive services such as residential treatment and crisis support. Services at Pathstone Mental Health are accessed through phoning Contact Niagara (see above). Call: St. Catharines site 905-688-6850, Merritville site 905-384-9551 www.pathstonementalhealth.ca
Gateway Residential and Community Support Services of Niagara
(905) 735-4445
https://www.gatewayofniagara.ca/site/home
178 King St
Welland, ON
L3B 3J5
Gateway provides services to adults with severe mental illnesses in the Niagara Region, including intensive case management, supportive housing, and recreational programming. Services at Gateway are accessed through Mental Health and Addictions Access Line.
Oak Centre Clubhouse
(905) 788-3031
24 Dorothy St
Welland, ON
L3B 3V7
Oak Centre is a community mental health program serving people in the Niagara Region who have mental health problems. We support people to go back to work and school, provide assistance with legal/family/transportation/housing issues, and help navigate through mental health services such as ODSP, OW and CPP. WE also organize and attend various social and educational events.
The Oak Centre Clubhouse is an intentional community designed to foster a restorative environment where people can grow, build self-confidence, and experience themselves as citizens in creating a world for themselves and others.
Port Cares Port Cares is a community organization that provides support and resources to the Port Colborne community and surrounding area. Staff provide drop-in crisis support, mental health referrals, counselling for specific issues, and many other services. CMHA and Pathstone Mental Health also offer their services onsite. Call: 905-834-3629 Toll-free: 1-888-370-8738 www.portcares.on.ca
Powerhouse Project: Young Carers Initiative Powerhouse Project serves youth and young adults who provide care for a family member with a chronic illness, disability, mental illness, addiction, language barrier, etc. The Young Carers Initiative offers a variety of services and programs to foster resilience, reduce isolation and caregiver fatigue, alleviate stress and anxiety, and provide peer support and life skills. Call: 905-397-4201 www.powerhouseproject.ca
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario - Niagara Region Youth Wellness Hubs is a new initiative from the Ontario government. The drop-in Hubs are intended as “one-stop-shops” for youth ages 12 to 25 to address mental health, substance use, healthcare, education/employment/training, housing, and other community and social services. Youth Wellness Hubs in the Niagara Region are open Mondays-Thursdays from 4:00-8:00pm at Centre de Santé Communautaire, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, and The John Howard Society. For more information, call Contact Niagara (see above). youthhubs.ca
Niagara Health (Day Hospital Welland Site)
https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=187681
Supports for adults living with mood, anxiety, and thought disorders, focuses on enhancing wellness through education and skills building, conducted primarily through group format, alternative to inpatient admission.
Bounce Back
https://bouncebackontario.ca/adults-19/ (click the get started button if you’re interested)
free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
If you like having someone motivate and encourage you to reflect, the coaching program may be right for you. A trained BounceBack® coach will help you learn skills to improve your mental health in up to six telephone sessions over three to six months. Your coach will help keep you on track and offer support as you work through the program materials. You design your own program by selecting materials from 20 different modules. Coaching + workbooks are available.
Niagara Health: Mental Health Supports
https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca/files/NHwebsiteMentalHealthSupports.pdf
AbilitiCBT
https://myicbt.com/en-CA/home
AbilitiCBT is an internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program that you can access from any device, anytime and anywhere. Cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy. You will learn to understand, recognize, and change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours so you can start feeling better.
During your program, you will work through activities and exercises that lead to meaningful changes in your mindset. You are not alone – AbilitiCBT provides ongoing support from a dedicated therapist.
Wellness Together Canada
https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
This website provides connection to self-directed tools, group coaching and phone/text counselling. It includes modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues, breathing/mindfulness techniques.
Together All
https://togetherall.com/en-us/accessing-mental-health-support/
Online support that teaches research-based coping strategies, provides education, and mental health resources.
Indigenous Services
De dwa da dehs nye>s
Niagara Location
145 Queenston St. 4th floor
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2Z9
1-877-402-4121
https://aboriginalhealthcentre.com/mental-health-and-addictions/
They do provide mental health and addictions counselling. To inquire about support, dial the number and extension 555. In addition, they provide traditional healing in Brantford and Hamilton. The Hamilton number is (905) 544-4320 ext258. If you click the website link there is also a list of events.
Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre
796 Buffalo Rd
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 5H2
https://www.fenfc.org/programs
Niagara Regional Native Centre
382 Airport Rd
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
(905) 688-6484
https://nrnc.ca/nrnc-programs/
Children’s Mental Health Program -Ages 7-15
This program will serve self-identified Indigenous children and youth who are at-risk or high-risk, and their families, including individuals diagnosed with mental illness or mental health conditions. Mental health initiatives involve the provision of community-based, non-residential activities and services for individuals and/or families that are culturally appropriate and competent, and also complement and provide links to existing services or programs which continue to build service capacity at the community level.
Wasa-Nabin -Ages 13-18
The goal of the Wasa-Nabin program is to provide urban Indigenous at-risk youth with support, tools, and healthy activities, which will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices; social supports to address poverty-related self-esteem issues, victimization issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours; Outreach to youth in care to increase support and culturally appropriate services to non-native adoptive and foster parents; Promotion of health and physical development to address inter-related health impacts of poverty, diabetes, and obesity; development of educational support through homework, school suspension issues, and direct access to computers and the literacy program.
Ganigohi:yo (The Good Mind) -Ages 7-17
Dedicated to empowering Indigenous children and youth in discovering and honouring all aspects of their mental well-being while promoting resiliency and positive self-efficacy. Includes voluntary holistic healing, therapeutic counselling, early intervention, crisis intervention and supportive services, family support, plans of care, referrals, advocacy and one-to-one mental health support.
Aboriginal Health Outreach
The Health Outreach Worker is responsible for ensuring that the health needs of the Indigenous community are addressed by undertaking health promotion, education, referrals and linking with Indigenous cultural resource people and mainstream health providers.
Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living
The program is designed to increase the participation of urban Indigenous people in sports, physical fitness, physical recreation and other health promotion programs that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Metis Nation of Ontario
3250 Schmon Parkway Unit 1A
Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6
https://www.metisnation.org/programs-and-services/healing-wellness/mental-health-and-addictions-services/
24HR Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-877-767-7572
Niagara Chapter - Native Women Inc. (NCNW) NCNW is an organization that offers a friendly connecting place to support Indigenous women and their families through access to culturally relevant services and programs. Call: 905-871-8770 ncnw.net
Health and Wellness Services
Bridges Community Health Centre (Bridges CHC) Bridges CHC serves the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Wainfleet with a focus on the health and well-being of seniors, at-risk children and youth, newcomers to Canada, low-income families or individuals, and street-involved populations. Patients have access to an interdisciplinary health team, peer support groups, walk-in counselling, and a variety of health and wellness programs. Call: Port Colborne site 289-479-5017, Fort Erie site 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca
Centre de Santé Communautaire Hamilton/Niagara (CSCHN) CSCHN is a community health centre that serves Francophone populations. Patients have access to an interdisciplinary health team, counselling, and a variety of programs and services. Services at CSCHN are accessed through phoning Contact Niagara (see above). Call: 905-734-1141 Toll free: 1-866-885-5947 www.cschn.ca
Hospice Niagara Hospice Niagara offers peer-based bereavement and grief support programs facilitated by trained volunteers. Programs are available for children ages 6+, adolescents, and adults. Individuals may self-refer using their online referral form. Call: 905-984-8766 www.hospiceniagara.ca/programs/bereavement/
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (NFCHC) NFCHC serves the city of Niagara Falls with a focus on the health and well-being of seniors, at-risk children and youth, newcomers to Canada, low-income families or individuals, and street-involved populations. Patients have access to an interdisciplinary health team, counselling, peer support groups, and a variety of health and wellness programs for youth and adults. Call: 905-356-4222 www.nfchc.ca
Positive Living Niagara Positive Living Niagara provides a variety of services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C (HCV), and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Supports include counselling, home support, system navigation, education, StreetWorks needle exchange, and opioid overdose prevention training. Call: 905-984-8684 Toll-free: 1-800-773-9843 positivelivingniagara.com
Quest Community Health Centre (Quest CHC) Quest serves the city of St. Catharines with a focus on the health and well-being of seniors, at-risk children and youth, newcomers to Canada, low-income families or individuals, and street-involved populations. Patients have access to an interdisciplinary health team, peer support groups, and a variety of health and wellness programs for youth and adults. Quest also houses Rainbow Niagara, which provides services to LGBTQ+ individuals. Call: Quest CHC 905-688-2558, Rainbow Niagara 905-688-2558 ext. 222 questchc.ca
Wellspring Niagara Wellspring offers a wide variety of programs and services to meet the social, emotional, restorative, and informational needs of adults and children living with cancer, at all stages, as well as for their caregivers and family members. Call: 905-684-7619 Toll free: 1-888-207-1277 wellspring.ca/niagara
Immigrant Services
Fort Erie Multicultural Centre Fort Erie Multicultural Centre provides a continuum of services to support newcomers from their first steps in Canada until their long-term integration into local communities. Call: 905-871-3641 www.firststepsincanada.com
Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre Niagara Folk Arts is an organization that supports the ethno-cultural and newcomer community in the Niagara Region through a broad range of programs and services, including assistance with settlement, employment, skills training, ESL classes, mentorship, and care and services for children and youth. Call: 905-685-6589 www.folk-arts.ca
Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre is an organization that helps immigrants overcome barriers to integration and develop skills to work and live in Canada. Call: 905-732-5337 Toll Free: 1-888-764-9041 www.wellandheritagecouncil.com
Child and Youth Programming
Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that pairs at-risk youth with high quality mentors, to form life-changing relationships built on friendship, empowerment, and trust. Call: Niagara Falls 905-357-5454, South Niagara 905-735-0570, St. Catharines-Thorold and District 905-646-3230 niagarafalls.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca southniagara.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca bbbsmentors.ca
Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Boys & Girls Club of Niagara is a community organization that provides programs and services to children and youth so that they may experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. Call: Fort Erie Club 905-871-2592, Niagara Falls Club 905-357-2444, St. Catharines Club 905-937-1072 www.boysandgirlsclubniagara.org
Public Libraries Public libraries provide a wide variety of creative and educational free drop-in programs for children and teens, including crafts, board games, robotics, story time, movies, nature talks, homework help, Therapy Tails, babysitting and home alone courses, and more. Visit a branch near you! Call: Fort Erie Public Library 905-871-2546, Grimsby Public Library 905-945-5142, Lincoln Public Library 905-563-1810, Niagara Falls Public Library 905-356-8080, Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library 905-468-2023, Pelham Public Library 905-892-6443, Port Colborne Public Library 905-834-6512, St. Catharines Public Library 905-688-6103, Thorold Public Library 905-227-2581, Wainfleet Township Public Library 905-899-1277, Welland Public Library 905-734-6210, West Lincoln Public Library 905-957-3756 www.fepl.ca/events_kids events.grimsby.ca/library/Month www.lincoln.library.on.ca/kids_programs www.nflibrary.ca/ChildrenPrograms notlpubliclibrary.org/eventcalendar pelhamlibrary.on.ca/programs/children/ portcolbornelibrary.org/?page_id=29 www.stcatharines.library.on.ca/index.php/programs-events/event-calenda www.thoroldpubliclibrary.ca/programmes-2/children www.wainfleetlibrary.ca/programs/kids-and-family-programs welland.evanced.info/signup/calendar www.westlincolnlibrary.ca/events.htm
YMCA Niagara The Y is an organization that promotes healthy living and fosters social responsibility within the community by offering health and fitness facilities, community initiatives, childcare services, employment services, and immigrant services. Financial assistance for programs and membership fees is available. Call: Fort Erie EJ Freeland Community YMCA 905-871-9622, Niagara Centre (Welland) 905-735-9622, Niagara Falls Branch 905-358-9622, Niagara West YMCA (Grimsby) 905-309-9622, Port Colborne YMCA 905 -835-9622, Walker Family Branch (St. Catharines) 905-934-9622 ymcaofniagara.org
Financial Hardship Services
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, in partnership with the community, provides affordable housing and support services for individuals and families in the Niagara Region. Call: 905-641-1660 ext. 227 www.bethlehemhousing.ca
Community Care Community Care is an association that assists individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship to obtain basic needs such as food, clothing, financial assistance, and emergency services. Call: St. Catharines and Thorold branch 905-685-1349, West Niagara branch 905-563-5822 www.communitycarestca.ca www.communitycarewn.ca
Grimsby Benevolent Fund (GBF) Community Services GBF Community Services is an organization that assists individuals and families in Grimsby who are experiencing financial hardship to obtain basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, and financial assistance. Call: 905-309-5664 www.gbfgrimsby.com
Habitat for Humanity Niagara Habitat for Humanity is an association that builds homes for families in need. Houses are sold to families at market value, with no down payment and a 20-year mortgage free of interest with affordable payments geared to income. Call: 905-685-7395 www.habitatniagara.ca
Project SHARE Project SHARE is an organization that assists individuals and families in Niagara Falls who are experiencing financial hardship to obtain basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, and financial assistance. Call: 905-357-5121 www.projectshare.ca
Strive Niagara Strive is an organization that assists young mothers and young fathers in completing their high school education and beyond by providing supports such as childcare, emotional support and guidance, parenting and life skills training, goal setting, budgeting, resume writing, pre-employment support, and crisis intervention. Call: 905-735-2566 www.striveniagara.ca
The Hope Centre The Hope Centre is an organization that assists individuals and families in Welland who are experiencing financial hardship to obtain basic needs such as food, housing, resources, and counselling. Call: 905-788-0744 www.thehopecentre.net
The Salvation Army Community & Family Services The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that provides food, clothing, furniture, Christmas hampers, and children’s programming to families experiencing financial hardship. Call: Fort Erie 905-871-1592, Niagara Falls 905-354-2834, St. Catharines 905-935-4311, Welland 905-735-5700 salvationarmyforterie.org salvationarmystcatharines.com
YWCA Niagara Region The YWCA is an organization that provides emergency shelter, meals, advocacy, and skills development to women and their families living in poverty in order to promote financial stability and independence. Call: Niagara Falls Shelter 905-357-9191, St. Catharines Shelter 905-988-3528 www.ywcaniagararegion.ca
Open Arms Mission
22 Fifth St
Welland, ON
L3B 4Z3
(905) 788-3800
https://www.openarmsmissionwelland.com/
Open Arms Mission (a Welland food bank) is a volunteer-driven organization, meeting the physical and spiritual needs of our community by providing food, personal care, and other items to those in need.
Homelessness Services
Niagara Mobile Outreach The Mobile Outreach program connects Community Outreach Workers with homeless and vulnerable individuals on the streets of Niagara. The Street Outreach Truck delivers meals, sleeping bags and warm clothing, as well as referrals to emergency shelters and transportation. Advocacy and follow-up referrals may also be arranged. The truck makes scheduled stops Monday-Saturday evenings in Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Port Colborne, Welland, Grimsby, Beamsville, St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara Falls. Call: Niagara Falls and area 905-351-6167, North Niagara 289-219-2981, South Niagara 289-257-6712 List of scheduled stops: nmop.ca/scheduled-stops-2
Niagara Resource Service for Youth (The RAFT) The RAFT offers services to high risk and homeless youth, including a 24/7 drop-in centre and hostel, regional transportation, assistance securing housing and supports, and community development initiatives. Call: 905-984-4365 Toll-free: 1-833-984-4365 307.cmsintelligence.com
The Southridge Shelter The Southridge Shelter is Niagara’s largest emergency hostel for homeless adults, run by Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines. Southridge has 40 beds and is open every day of the year, 24/7. Southridge also provides meals, showers, and laundry services. Call: 905-682-2477 southridgeshelter.ca
Start Me Up Niagara Start Me Up works with individuals facing significant life challenges such as addiction, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and unemployment, providing opportunities to improve health, increase community integration, and support employment. Mental health services are offered on Wednesdays at their drop-in centre, 17 Gale Crescent in St. Catharines. Call: 905-984-5310 startmeupniagara.ca
Addiction Services
Community Addictions Services of Niagara (CASON)
60 James St
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 7E7
(905) 684-1183
https://cason.ca/
CASON provides comprehensive treatment for drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction for youth, adults, and their families.
Segue Clinic
61 James St
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5B9
(905) 688-1827 ext.5
http://www.segueclinic.com/
Segue Clinic is the leading network of addiction treatment centres throughout the Niagara Region, Hamilton and surrounding areas. We specialize in the medical treatment of opioid use disorder, providing rapid access to treatment (RAAM delivery model).
Abuse Services
Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara FACS protects children in the Niagara Region from abuse and neglect. FACS also provides counselling and parenting resources to the Niagara Region through FCC Niagara (see above). Call: 905-937-7731 Toll-free: 1-888-937-7731 www.facsniagara.on.ca
Gillian’s Place Gillian’s Place offers support services for women and children in North Niagara who have experienced abuse, including a support hotline, individual and group counselling, workshops, and a safe shelter. Call or text: 905-684-8331 www.gilliansplace.com
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara (CACN) The Kristen French CACN is an organization that provides streamlined and integrated services at a one-stop, child-focused facility for children and families affected by child abuse. Call: 905-937-5435 www.kristenfrenchcacn.org
Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA Inc.) CARSA responds to the needs of male and female survivors of sexual violence through a variety of counselling, support, and emergency services to survivors and their families. All clients are treated with respect and dignity. Call: 905-682-7258 niagarasexualassaultcentre.com
Women’s Place Women’s Place offers support services for women and children in South Niagara who have experienced abuse, including a support hotline, individual and group counselling, workshops, and a safe shelter. Call: Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, and area 905-356-5800, Welland, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Pelham, and area 905-788-0113 womensplacesn.org
Disabilities/Special Needs Services
Bethesda
3280 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6
(905) 684-6918
https://bethesdaservices.com/
Bethesda services children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and their families, providing assessments, behavior support services, respite services, and the Ontario Autism Program (now fee-for-service). Bethesda also provides a wide variety of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Children’s services at Bethesda other than the Ontario Autism Program are accessed through phoning Contact Niagara.
Community Living
Fort Erie branch 905-871-6770
Grimsby, Lincoln, and West Lincoln branch 905-563-4115
Port Colborne-Wainfleet branch 905-835-8941
St. Catharines branch 905-688-5222 ext. 231 Welland Pelham branch 905-735-0081
www.clfe.ca www.cl-grimsbylincoln.ca www.portcolbornecommunityliving.com clstcatharines.ca www.cl-wellandpelham.ca
Community Living is an association that assists people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Children and their families are supported through a variety of programs that may include a children’s residence, respite services, family support, and services at home. Services at Community Living are accessed through phoning Contact Niagara
Learning Disabilities Association of the Niagara Region (LDANR)
1338 Fourth Ave Unit S215
St. Catharines, ON
L2S 0G1
(905) 641-1021
LDANR provides resources, support, and programming for children, adults, and families who are affected by learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Niagara Centre for Independent Living
122 Queenston St
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 23
(905) 684-7111
NCIL is a resource centre for youth and adults with any form of disability. It provides advocacy services, peer support, youth leadership projects, and other important resources and supports.
Niagara Children’s Centre
567 Glendridge Rd
St. Catharines, ON
L2T 4C2
(905) 688-3550
Niagara Children’s Centre is the Niagara Region’s accredited provider of rehabilitation and support services to children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication delays and disabilities.
Crime Services
John Howard Society of Niagara John Howard helps children and adults who have been in contact with the law or who are at risk of coming into contact with the law through support services, education, and community programming. Call: 905-682-2657 www.jhs-niagara.com
Victim Services Niagara Victim Services is an organization of volunteer Crisis Responders who provide services to individuals affected by criminal acts and traumatic circumstances or disasters, regardless of severity. Services include a 24/7 hotline, safety planning, emotional support, and practical and financial assistance. Call: 905-682-2626 www.victimservicesniagara.on.ca

Today our store manager huddled everyone around and explained how starting January, she expects every single truck shipment to have a "24hr turnaround". We get our truck around 3pm and finish it by 4:30-5pm. She expects the entire shipment (average load is about 5-600 pieces) to be done by the end of the next day otherwise everyone gets written up etc.
How on earth does she expects us to finish truck with everything we have to do in the store?? There's: - Online orders all day & pickups - IC3s - photo - pharmacy IC3s - people asking questions - WU pick-ups/sending and card reloads.
If anything, all this does is demotivate me, especially in the tone she spoke to us. Felt like a cracking of a whip the way she explained everything and the consequences if we come up short. FFS.

Why in god’s name is there nowhere after 10pm to get a bottle of Exputex/Benelyn? Such a joke that the last pharmacy closes then. Most of the bad symptoms of head/chest infections come on at night when you’re horizontal!

F6/44lbs - Viral Induced Asthma, Allergies to pollens/pet dandemolds - Montelukast 4mg/ Zyrtec 24hr formula 5ml / Albuterol as needed
6 year old was rushed by ambulance last night due to beginning stages of respiratory distress and high fever after nebulizer treatment of albuterol and budesonside (part of her action plan when sick and has severe cough) and Tylenol failed to bring fever down. Heart rate was up to late 150 to mid 160s, pulse ox dipping as low as 81 fever 103.8. Culprit is RSV. It was caught in time and she stabilized after some oxygen, prednisolone, and fever reducers. She was released very early this morning when vitals stayed consistent 95+ pulse ox, 95-115 HR and fever broke. Prescribed prednisolone to help prevent inflammation, amoxicillin for ear infection that was discovered. She was fine until I gave her the nebulizer treatment again. Pulse ox dipped down to 92-94 and heart rate jumped back up to 150s-160. She’s had the albuterol since she contracted BocaVirus and landed in PICU when 3yrs old and never experienced a large jump in heart rate with it. But, the budesonide is newer to her. It was added on last month for when she gets sick after a long bout of bronchitis. Is it normal for this medication to raise the heart rate so much? This is the only link I’m seeing so far, both HR increases have been after the neb treatment. She hasn’t had more predisolone since hospital as we are awaiting for pharmacy to fill now that they are open.

Company Name	Title	City
Ibm	Java Developer	Baton Rouge
Prince Rubber & Plastics	Production Associate	Baton Rouge
Trufl	Hospitality Consultant — Baton Rouge, LA	Baton Rouge
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center	General Maintenance Engineer	Baton Rouge
Ochsner Health	CRT or RRT Full-time Nights (10K sign on bonus)	Baton Rouge
Republic Finance	Talent Development Manager	Baton Rouge
AM Communications LTD	Cable Installation Technician (Bossier City, LA)	Bossier City
John N John III, Inc.	CDL A Hazmat Drivers - Out and Back Runs	Breaux Bridge
Wellpath	Registered Nurse	Bunkie
Ochsner Health	Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights with Rotating Weekend	Chalmette
CorrectHealth, LLC	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights	Covington
CROSSMARK, Inc.	Product Demonstrator Part Time	Covington
24HR Safety, LLC.	Class A CDL Driver-Hazmat LOCAL DRIVING	Geismar
The Kenan Advantage Group	Fleet Mechanic	Geismar
Polygon US Corporation	Service Technician	Gonzales
C&S Wholesale Services, Inc.	Warehouse Trailer Loader	Hammond
Pilot Company	Miembro del equipo pastelero de delicatessen	Haughton
ServiceMaster Quality Services	Evening Commercial Cleaning Positions	Houma
1st Lake Properties	Assistant Manager	Kenner
Ray Brandt Auto Group	Tire and Lube Technician	Kenner
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette	Hotel Front Desk Receptionist	Lafayette
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital	Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn) Full Time Days	Lafayette
Completeful Technologies	Seasonal Designer	Lafayette
Clinical Pharmacy of SWLA, LLC	Clinical Assistant	Lake Charles
Phoenix Home Medical	Patient Care Associate	Leesville

Hey guys, here are some recent job openings in la. Feel free to comment here or send me a private message if you have any questions, I'm at the community's disposal! If you encounter any problems with any of these job openings please let me know that I will modify the table accordingly. Thanks!

Company Name	Title	City
Ibm	Java Developer	Baton Rouge
Prince Rubber & Plastics	Production Associate	Baton Rouge
Trufl	Hospitality Consultant — Baton Rouge, LA	Baton Rouge
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center	General Maintenance Engineer	Baton Rouge
Ochsner Health	CRT or RRT Full-time Nights (10K sign on bonus)	Baton Rouge
Republic Finance	Talent Development Manager	Baton Rouge
AM Communications LTD	Cable Installation Technician (Bossier City, LA)	Bossier City
John N John III, Inc.	CDL A Hazmat Drivers - Out and Back Runs	Breaux Bridge
Wellpath	Registered Nurse	Bunkie
Ochsner Health	Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights with Rotating Weekend	Chalmette
CorrectHealth, LLC	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights	Covington
CROSSMARK, Inc.	Product Demonstrator Part Time	Covington
24HR Safety, LLC.	Class A CDL Driver-Hazmat LOCAL DRIVING	Geismar
The Kenan Advantage Group	Fleet Mechanic	Geismar
Polygon US Corporation	Service Technician	Gonzales
C&S Wholesale Services, Inc.	Warehouse Trailer Loader	Hammond
Pilot Company	Miembro del equipo pastelero de delicatessen	Haughton
ServiceMaster Quality Services	Evening Commercial Cleaning Positions	Houma
1st Lake Properties	Assistant Manager	Kenner
Ray Brandt Auto Group	Tire and Lube Technician	Kenner
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette	Hotel Front Desk Receptionist	Lafayette
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital	Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn) Full Time Days	Lafayette
Completeful Technologies	Seasonal Designer	Lafayette
Clinical Pharmacy of SWLA, LLC	Clinical Assistant	Lake Charles
Phoenix Home Medical	Patient Care Associate	Leesville

Hey guys, here are some recent job openings in la. Feel free to comment here or send me a private message if you have any questions, I'm at the community's disposal! If you encounter any problems with any of these job openings please let me know that I will modify the table accordingly. Thanks!

Company Name	Title	City
Ibm	Java Developer	Baton Rouge
Prince Rubber & Plastics	Production Associate	Baton Rouge
Trufl	Hospitality Consultant — Baton Rouge, LA	Baton Rouge
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center	General Maintenance Engineer	Baton Rouge
Ochsner Health	CRT or RRT Full-time Nights (10K sign on bonus)	Baton Rouge
Republic Finance	Talent Development Manager	Baton Rouge
AM Communications LTD	Cable Installation Technician (Bossier City, LA)	Bossier City
John N John III, Inc.	CDL A Hazmat Drivers - Out and Back Runs	Breaux Bridge
Wellpath	Registered Nurse	Bunkie
Ochsner Health	Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights with Rotating Weekend	Chalmette
CorrectHealth, LLC	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time Nights	Covington
CROSSMARK, Inc.	Product Demonstrator Part Time	Covington
24HR Safety, LLC.	Class A CDL Driver-Hazmat LOCAL DRIVING	Geismar
The Kenan Advantage Group	Fleet Mechanic	Geismar
Polygon US Corporation	Service Technician	Gonzales
C&S Wholesale Services, Inc.	Warehouse Trailer Loader	Hammond
Pilot Company	Miembro del equipo pastelero de delicatessen	Haughton
ServiceMaster Quality Services	Evening Commercial Cleaning Positions	Houma
1st Lake Properties	Assistant Manager	Kenner
Ray Brandt Auto Group	Tire and Lube Technician	Kenner
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette	Hotel Front Desk Receptionist	Lafayette
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital	Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn) Full Time Days	Lafayette
Completeful Technologies	Seasonal Designer	Lafayette
Clinical Pharmacy of SWLA, LLC	Clinical Assistant	Lake Charles
Phoenix Home Medical	Patient Care Associate	Leesville

Hey guys, here are some recent job openings in la. Feel free to comment here or send me a private message if you have any questions, I'm at the community's disposal! If you encounter any problems with any of these job openings please let me know that I will modify the table accordingly. Thanks!

TL;DR: My inpatient job takes time away from studying, is getting boring, and I want more time to myself to get involved in school, study more and sleep. What should I do? I am making good grades, but no time for anything else
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I currently work inpatient. For pharmacy interns my job requires me to work every other weekend. Which means that one weekend I don't work, and the other weekend I work two 8 hour shifts. The weekend I have to work always screws me over because it takes up so much of my day, and when I come home its either dead at night or im too tired in the afternoon. The shifts can be as early as 6 in the morning and the evening shifts can end as late as 11pm.
I am a P1 which means that I am trying to figure out how to juggle so many classes plus working and sleeping here and there. They say I need to have good time management, but there is no time to manage.
I am tired of sleeping 4 hours per night or less in naps in between studying. I miss reading and watching tiktok as much as I used to. The few times I do I feel like I was wasting time. I got a student plan on hulu for 1.99 per month and I may cancel it because I never found the time to do it.
I am passing all my classes, its just my medchem class I have a C. I do well on most of my exams. But I want to excel in class AND participate more in organizations and sleeping more.
My job isn't a bad job, I am making really good money for my age and I like my coworkers, but I am starting to get bored with the job, and tired of it. Maybe its because I am extra exhausted and stressed from school or I am tired of doing the same things every shift, I dunno. I wanted to train as an IV technician and have expressed interest for a year now, but I was never able to train. Our IV techs were understaffed so they couldn't afford the time to train me. We had travels techs for a while, but I think we are decently staffed in that area now, but its too late because I am in school and would have to wait until summer break to have a chance (maybe winter break but most likely not). It doesn't help that I am at the bottom of the priority list when it comes to training. Full timers and new full time hires that express interest are first because it helps out the pharmacy more, then part-timers (24hweek). I am prn so I guess I am more useful working the regular countedelivery/pyxis shifts on the weekends.
My options are

1. Quit my job at the beginning of my second semester (I still need to work over winter break to save money). A pro is having more sleep over the weekend and more time to study and be more involved with school
2. Find a new job that is more flexible (but not retail, I need suggestions because I had a bad experience in retail, maybe independent)
3. Stick it out at my current job and stop being a lil punk
4. Work at another hospital but express interest as an IV technician. If nothing happens within six months I would wanna bounce, but I don't want to look like a job hopper

edit: We also have exams every tuesday and friday. So pretty much me and a bunch of other students spend most of our weekend studying for the tuesday exam (we have mondays off) and stay up really late studying for the friday exams. And then on top of that we have assignments due at random times (5pm, 9am, 12pm) which causes a lot of students to skip classes. God forbid if we have some sort of professional class that day. They are important but always seem to be held at the worst week.