Odds of Hanging On
The aging population, who use more prescription medicines than other demographics, is one reason why the job outlook for pharmacy technicians is so strong.
That, and legislation pushing federal health insurance reform, are responsible for a projected 20% growth in pharmacy technician jobs through 2022 (source).
You'll have to hold up your end of the bargain, too, as pharmacy techs need to recertify every two years by completing twenty hours of continuing education coursework (source).