Working in medicine can be a great joy, because you are able to help people. Deciding to be a scientist or a pharmacist takes many years of schooling and a lot of money. One may decide that it is just not for them, but they would love to still work in that field. Retail Jobs in medicine are just as important as the other medical professionals, because you will be working with the direct public. They may often train you to do other things around the pharmacy, so you are able to be more flexible. Many people underestimate how much contact the pharmacist will make with the patrons, because they assume that they are just gathering prescriptions. Many of the clientele want to know their pharmacist, and may want to ask them questions about their health or medication. If a pharmacist works in a small store they may find they are doing most of the work. On the other hand if they work in a large store, they may find themselves in a management position. There are many positions working for a pharmacy, and it can be a very lucrative career.