Pivot from clinical pharmacy to alternative careers due to burnout.

Experiencing burnout and feeling hopeless as a pharmacist in the Arab Gulf region due to challenging work conditions (rude people, constant discount requests) presents a strong case for exploring a career change. Opportunities exist in non-clinical pharmaceutical roles such as regulatory affairs, medical science liaison (MSL), medical writing, pharmaceutical sales, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, or health informatics, where their deep knowledge of pharmacology is valuable but patient-facing stress is reduced. They could also leverage transferable skills like attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication for a complete career pivot into a different industry after identifying new interests and potentially pursuing further education or certifications (e.g., project management, data analysis).