You failed your certifying examination. Back to the books.

You know what's worse than being a pharmacy technician? Being an intern to a pharmacy technician. You're doing all the work for someone who already does all the work around here.

You paid $10,000 for a one-year pharmacy technology program, and you found a full-time job. All as it should be. Except that no one else in the pharmacy had to take out a loan to get his or her job. Oops.

You've got health insurance and you're making enough money to finally save for a vacation. Somewhere tropical perhaps?

After fifteen years at the same pharmacy, not only are you making 40% more than you were making five years ago, but you've been named the Employee of the Month two years running. That's something to smile about.