{"id":8856,"date":"2026-08-21T09:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olpha.eu\/?p=8856"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:15:53","slug":"from-architecture-and-business-to-pharmaceuticals-the-courage-to-start-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olpha.eu\/en\/from-architecture-and-business-to-pharmaceuticals-the-courage-to-start-over\/","title":{"rendered":"From Architecture and Business to Pharmaceuticals: The Courage to Start Over"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sofja has already studied several different subjects and worked in various industries. Now, she has made a conscious decision to return to the classroom and build her professional future in pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Architecture to Communications and Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sofja\u2019s professional journey has been remarkably diverse. She has always followed her inner voice and embraced the opportunities that life has presented. She describes her journey as a series of meaningful encounters with people who helped her adjust her direction at different stages of her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sofja became interested in architecture at the age of 12 because it combined exact sciences, planning, and the opportunity to shape the surrounding environment. She therefore completed her secondary education at Riga Building College, earning a qualification as an architectural technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, during her third year of studies, she attended a school of radio and television journalism, where she discovered a different set of strengths. She turned to communication studies\u2014a field in which she felt she could achieve more at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University studies and entrepreneurship followed. At just 21, Sofja opened her own caf\u00e9 while simultaneously pursuing a master\u2019s degree at the University of Latvia. It was a demanding yet highly valuable and educational period in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2016, she returned to salaried employment and began building a career in aesthetic medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Returning to the Exact Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few years ago, Sofja realised that she needed a specific professional specialisation and advanced practical skills to continue developing her career. Both logic and intuition led her to pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI deeply missed the exact sciences that had once fascinated me in architecture. At the same time, pharmaceuticals are closely connected to skincare\u2014a field in which I have worked for many years. Pharmaceuticals now give me the opportunity to combine my interest in science with my experience in communications and business.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Returning to the classroom after earning previous qualifications and accumulating years of professional experience is far from easy. Balancing demanding studies with caring for a young child is especially challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although her son is one of the main driving forces behind Sofja\u2019s growth, her strongest motivation comes from within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy eyes are finally lighting up\u2014that is a feeling I had longed for over many years. I feel that I have found my direction, one that gives me a sense of purpose and allows me to fulfil my potential. I have fallen in love with pharmaceuticals, the learning process, the environment, and the feeling that I am acquiring knowledge that cannot be gained through a two-month course.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creating Your Own Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A desire to act rather than rely on chance encouraged Sofja to approach Olpha herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have nothing to wait for\u2014I need to seek out and seize opportunities. I began my studies with the goal of building a career, not simply passing the time and then waiting to see what happens. Despite common stereotypes, working in a pharmacy is not the only career path available to a pharmacist. The range of opportunities is much broader, so I want to explore different options.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Job shadowing at Olpha Labs gave Sofja an opportunity to experience the day-to-day work of a research and development laboratory and determine how well this type of work suited her personality and professional interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although product development appeals to her, laboratory work proved to be more physically demanding than she had expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat is a valuable insight. I will now look for a position that sits somewhere between R&amp;D and administrative work, as this would be a better fit for me. At the moment, I am considering a role in Medical Affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>People Who Make You Feel Valued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although her chosen career path still needs some adjustment, Sofja\u2019s belief in pharmaceuticals has only grown stronger. Olpha is also on her list of potential future employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn addition to the work itself, the people made a strong impression on me\u2014ultimately, everything depends on them. From the security staff and supportive HR team to the colleagues in the Finished Dosage Forms Laboratory and the head of the department, everyone made me feel valued here. Even when, it might seem, I had only come to job-shadow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sofja still has four years of study ahead of her, yet she is already actively exploring the opportunities available within the industry. Her goal is to find a role in which her professional knowledge, previous experience, and personal strengths can bring her the greatest sense of fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Knock on Doors and Give It a Try<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the conversation, Sofja shares an insight that can inspire anyone who is still searching for the right direction or considering making a change in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKnock on doors and give it a try. There is no need to wait for the perfect moment. If no one answers immediately, knock again. If you discover that your expectations do not match reality, acknowledge it\u2014that is also a success. Most importantly, talk to people. Everything is built on people and human relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Sofja for her initiative, curiosity, and enthusiasm in gaining first-hand experience and truly exploring her chosen profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Olpha, it is important to us that people find their true calling and experience fulfilment in their professional lives rather than simply doing a job. Sofja\u2019s story reminds us once again that we should be courageous, knock on doors, and create our own opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"8851\" src=\"https:\/\/olpha.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-11.26.20-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8851\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"8852\" src=\"https:\/\/olpha.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-11.26.20.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8852\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A career path is not always a straight line\u2014and it does not have to be. 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