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Which pharmaceutical chain is better to join, Fry's or Walgreens?

My mother is trying to recruit me to Fry's because she works there and they have better benefits. I feel Walgreens is the way to go, as when I start a family, I want a home and local job. Does anyone have any advice?

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Azeem’s Answer

Fry's is not a pharma company but an electronics retailer as we know.. however they may have better benefits.. if you wish to goto Pharma only than look at CVS etc or large chains like Walmart/Target
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Vishnupriya’s Answer

Hello Veronica,

Hope you are good. Posting this answer from a Walgreens employee

I was employed at Walgreens for several years and managed multiple departments, including pharmacy.

A couple years after I was forced to stop working due to a non-work related injury (that I now am classified as disabled), I wanted to see what CVS was all about since many of my days were spent behind a Walgreens counter.

For whatever reason, I actually quite liked their pharmacy and store better. That may be because I spent so much of my time at Walgreens, literally knowing the ins and outs of every department and every last detail. I am not sure.

The absolutely irony of it all is that my loyalty and bond to Walgreens is very solid. I loved working for that company. But for several years now, I've actually preferred to fill my prescriptions with CVS. And I still use CVS to this day, despite my unwavering loyalty to Walgreens. In reality, there are many similarities and it comes down to personal preference. Maybe I needed a change of scenery. So there you have it, I'm a former pharmacy tech from Walgreens who now shops at CVS, but has respect and consideration for both.

Few more points to add :

  • Front store manager could discipline the pharmacist
  • pay is better at Walgreens 

Hope this helps you with your decisions.
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