Pros
Learn the inner workings of a pharmacy. Make almost 5 dollars over the minimum wage. Solve problems for customers in need.
Cons
Quality of training is drastically different between locations. Customers are likely to get upset with you if there's an unexpected problems with their prescriptions and are often mean. No breaks. Everyone takes lunch at the same time and there is a guaranteed 15 minute break but the pharmacy isn't staffed well enough to handle those breaks so nobody takes them. If you start your shift after lunch you'll stand until the pharmacy closes. That's another thing. You can't use a chair unless you go through their 3rd party accommodations request system. Walgreens has recently rolled out new software that has caused issues with the rest of their software. Corporate keeps a close eye on each pharmacy but only offer criticism and no help. The first Walgreens I worked at was drowning and they received no help. They limit hours available and raises available. Function as a scapegoat to keep the blame off your direct management when they but your hours. Central fulfillment has been increased which shouldn't be a problem except that it delays the most common prescriptions by 24+ hours unless you use a override each and every prescription. Causes delays that create overwhelming lines. Not to mention the plastic sleeves central fulfillment sends that don't fit at all in the bins but have nowhere else to go. It's a mess. It's a mess! I don't even know if a union could save it.