Hi Rose— thank you for your reply; I have been at a crossroads for some time. I do not want to work as a pharmacy technician for any longer than i have to at this point, and frankly, I have worked in many different pharmacy environments, so I am aware of what works for me and what doesn’t. Actually, I’ve worked in pharmacy for ten years. I don’t plan on getting more training or accreditations in my field, because what I want to do is design and sell jewelry. I’ve taken a course at a local community college in metals and jewelry making, and I loved it. In addition to that, I’ve taken workshops in jewelry making, business, etc. The problem is that in this economy, starting a business for something like jewelry is tricky— because of prices for materials being what they have been, what people are willing to pay for nonessential items like jewelry, etc. That’s obviously an oversimplified explanation, but it’s a factor. It won’t stop me from doing it, but the point I’m making is that for the time being, I need a cash cow to support myself, and pharmacy is it. It’s not much of a cash cow, but I know the job, I know the drugs, I can do it blindfolded, etc. just to explain what is going on in greater depth 🙂