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I’ve been a Pharmacy Manager with Walgreens here in West Virginia for a long time, and I’ve always tried to do whatever was needed to keep things running. I’ve worked countless shifts in a row, picked up shifts at stores that weren’t even mine, covered when we were short, and tried to be someone the company and my fellow pharmacists could count on.

Recently, I found out that a new staff pharmacist coming into my district is starting at a significantly higher rate than I’m making, with more PTO as well.

Honestly, that hurts. After years of showing up, making sacrifices, and putting the needs of the stores ahead of my own, it’s hard not to feel like that loyalty means very little.

I never expected special treatment, but I did expect that years of hard work, experience, and commitment would count for something.

Thanks, Walgreens, for the reminder that sometimes you can be too loyal for too long. I hope he’s worth it, because now you’re losing three more.

West Virginia pharmacists deserve to be valued, respected, and compensated fairly for the work they do.

#Compensation #EmployeeRelations #Morale #Respect #ValueProposition

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@b0 can you elaborate on this??? I’m a current employee and very curious!

I’ve worked for Walgreens and honestly haven’t had many complaints as a pharmacist working in WV. I show up, do my job, and go home. My check clears the bank every two weeks. I bite off what I can chew and decline another course when I’m full. Can I ask what part of WV you experienced this in?

Nothing surprises me anymore. I think we all know this is happening not just in West Virginia, but everywhere.

Hopefully the “old toys” don’t find a new home while all the new ones get all the attention—and the money.

I spoke with an old friend of mine, and it sounds like the pay inconsistencies in West Virginia may be getting bad enough that people are talking about organized sick calls and leaving. What a mess.

My advice is simple: if you have options, leave now. And for those considering Walgreens, don’t let the lure of money be the only thing driving your decision. Sometimes the extra money isn’t worth what comes with it.

@OP Walgreens treats its employees like used Kleenex. The company will discard people without a 2nd thought. Loyalty means nothing. Shady doesn't even begin to describe Walgreens.

I wish u could be a fly on the wall on a calibration meeting you would understand why you should have quit sooner lol this company is trash

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