Have any pharmacists worked for Rite Aid or Eckerd Drugs?

Question

My wife is going to be leaving her current position as a hospital pharmacist to get back to working a day shift. She interviewed with Eckerd Drugs today and they were VERY motivated to hire her. A HUGE sign on bonus and great benefits. Having said that, in a few months, this Eckerd with be a Rite Aid. I've read some Rite Aid horror stories online, but all were from a customer's point of view. I'd like to hear how a pharmacist views their employment with Rite Aid. I don't want my wife to go into a situation that will cause her undue stress.

Sam's Club also has offered her a position, but with no sign on bonus. Also, they would make her wait 1 year before starting in the 401K plan. The schedule, however, would be better for us as a family. Any pharmacists for Sam's/Walmart who have opinions to share would be appreciated as well.

We live in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. Target, unfortunately, is fully staffed here. It was the first place we looked! We get our own scripts filled there.

We also checked with the supermarkets in the area: Kroger, PigglyWiggly and BiLo. Also fully staffed. Sounds like the big box stores and supermarkets must be doing something right. The only stores begging for pharmacists here are the Rx chains.

Answer 1

the one year wait on the 401k cannot be helped. it is a federal requirement. As for the lack of sign-on bonus that would explain why Sam's is ALWAYS looking.

I floated for Rite-Aid and they are OK. I'd keep looking.

Where (appoximately) do you live. I might have some more specific suggestions......like Target.