Pros
Good opportunity to gain experience in retail, with a strong teamwork dynamic depending on location. I loved my job.
Cons
The workload can be overwhelming, especially at busy locations, with responsibilities that don’t align with the pay rate. There’s often a lack of accountability among team members, with some Shift Leads not contributing equally, and store managers tend to overlook this as long as tasks are completed. Schedules are inflexible, with frequent night, weekend, and holiday shifts, making work-life balance challenging. Walgreens does not appear invested in employee retention, as there is no annual pay increase. Additionally, the company often cuts store hours, reducing the number of paid hours available. This results in understaffed shifts, with fewer people scheduled than are actually needed to manage the workload effectively.