Rite Aid

Pharmacy Technician

March 2016 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

The practical application to my intended career

What I wish was different

The training was minimal, thus adjusting to the fast paced workflow was difficult at times.

Advice

Start with positive expectations and an optimistic outlook, and the experience will benefit you in many ways.

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator

May - September 2019 • Parma, OH

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

Be confidant and outgoing

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Cashier

May 2017 - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I didn’t really like the job

What I wish was different

I wished I worked in retail instead, I didn’t like working as a cashier.

Advice

N/A

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shift supervisor

September 2012 • Girard, OH

What I liked

The employees are amazing. It is a family that I have created there.

What I wish was different

Corporate communication

Advice

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Student pharmacist

May - July 2019 • Manasquan, NJ

What I liked

Patient interactions

What I wish was different

None

Advice

None

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Cashier

October 2017 - May 2018 • Fords, NJ

What I liked

Meeting new people and interacting with my coworkers in such a diverse environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve managed my time better because I had other events going on in my life so it was hard to concentrate on just my work life.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to communicate with others because you never know how they can help you in many ways and learn from them.

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Shift supervisor

June - August 2018 • Glen Burnie, MD

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish there was more room to grow from within.

Advice

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Cashier

May 2017 • Penn Center, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed my coworkers. I am enjoying all the new skills I get to learn being a cashier. I am happy to have a good work experience because I have developed a good work ethic and always want to come into work.

What I wish was different

I wish the store I work at had a redesign. It is in very bad shape and customers constantly ask me if I feel safe.If there was a redesign the employees and customers would be happy.

Advice

Have a positive attitude. What you get out of an experience is what you put in.

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Pharmacy Technician

September 2016 • Pittston, PA

What I liked

I love everything about my job. Learning so much about Pharmaceuticals and overall patient care has been so rewarding. I love working with all of my co-workers and having a connection with all of my patients and being able to help so many people. The learning potential is endless here!

What I wish was different

There are not too many things I’d change about my job. I love each and every aspect. If I had to change one thing I would say maybe to have a less stressful work environment on the really busy days! There are many days when we are so busy and have so much on our plates, that the pharmacists and technicians get really upset and stressed. It would be nice if there was some way to fix this. All of my coworkers work so hard, I think they deserve some type of stress reliever for those busy days when they are giving their all.

Advice

It’s a hard job at first, but don’t give up! On some days it’s very challenging, and you may feel stressed. However, it’s a great opportunity to work here and the learning opportunities are worth so much. Just keep your head up, do your absolute best every day, and you will be rewarded!

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Pharmacy Intern

July - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Manager and staff were all very knowledgeable and knew what they were doing. They taught me a lot about what it's like working in the pharmacy.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have spent more time there learning the in's and out's of pharmacy.

Advice

Know that you're going in to help patients first, not yourself.

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Cashier/Stocker

February - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

My coworkers. They made the job much more fulfilling. They were always there to support me whenever I needed help as this was my first retail job. The atmosphere was friendly too and it made my day when a customer would leave with a smile on their face.

What I wish was different

Not enough people scheduled for the 2am truck day shift. It consisted of only one manager and one employee. If I couldn't make it one day, then it would cause too much problems.

Advice

You must follow RiteAids core values. One of them is being passionate for your customers. Show them that you want to help and be friendly while you're at it.

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Shift Supervisor - Retail

August 2017 • Colonial Beach, VA

What I liked

I love working with the public. I also like merchandising.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always be kind to the customer. You never know what kind of day they have had to make them act the way they do. Not everyone comes in just to pick a fight with the employees. You'd be surprised how you might turn a person's day around just by being kind to them.

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • London, KY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

If you work for a retail pharmacy be prepared for long hours of doing nothing but waiting for customers

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Cashier

September 2016 • Oneida, NY

What I liked

The friendly work environment and reliable hours.

What I wish was different

I would've liked having a bigger team; at times, we felt understaffed. However, that allowed for close relationships between those who worked together often.

Advice

Always find a work environment that makes you feel comfortable and make sure that it is a place that you can imagine yourself staying at for awhile.

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Barnegat Township, NJ

What I liked

Friendly co workers

What I wish was different

More stuff to do

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

June 2018 • Irondequoit, NY

What I liked

Relevant experience for what I would like to do as a career

What I wish was different

Chosen another location; Rite Aid is a small, failing business with few employees which adds stress to those who are working

Advice

Treat is as a job. Go in and do it; it isn’t an opportunity to socialize

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Sales Associate

June - September 2018 • Charlotte Hall, MD

What I liked

The people I worked with

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

Try to be a people person

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Shift manager

June 2015 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

Atmosphere

What I wish was different

Pay

Advice

Not made for long term success just a get through job will not make a liveable wage.

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Cashier

June 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I like that the job was flexible with the schedule that I gave them.

What I wish was different

I applied for a job at Walgreens but was placed to work at Rite Aid. I wish that I would’ve known this in advance so that I could continue to look for jobs at Walgreens because there’s more Walgreens stores than Rite Aid in case that I had to transfer closer to home, like now.

Advice

This is a good establishment and recommend it to other people. It’s good to work at stores like Rite Aid to build experience.

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Pharmacy Technician

October 2018 • Corvallis, OR

What I liked

What I enjoy most about Rite Aid is the people I work with and helping our patients receive the best care they can. We see people at their worst on some days and being kind can change someone's whole day.