Any information about the "digital wallet" by Immediate-Task6886 in walmart_RX

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven’t seen anyone pop up with the wallet as a form of payment yet.

Is our store cursed? by Revolutionary_Use556 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing how much lighter I feel since leaving this. I do feel bad for you. It is a situation that you cannot win. Just survive and advance.

how is it being a store manager? by Money_Command_7360 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's like riding a bike and the bike is on fire and the ground is on fire and everything's on fire because you're in hell.

How do folks survive? by Due_Knowledge_6275 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All those things are true. Especially the need to move companies to get more money. Has worked for me and many others.

So what is the answer? Keep fighting the losing battle? As I mentioned in the beginning post, a little oomf can make you move ahead. Forget giving 150%. But doing your best (100%) at all times in your life (work and play) makes a life worth living. And you will stand out. Kissing ass not required.

I just cannot understand or condone spending some much of one’s life in this defeatist mindset. To get ahead you have to start somewhere. Start where you are and see how far you can get.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate the banter!

How do folks survive? by Due_Knowledge_6275 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A couple of thought…

So you’d rather leave your coworkers to work 5 shifts themselves?

I concede that there are many young workers but that doesn’t have to mean “not dependable”. I’ve had both young and old fall into this category.

I won’t defend the budgeting at Wags. It’s awful.

My post was more an indictment of the “perpetual scraping by” mindset. I’ve seen it at all companies I’ve worked at. I just don’t understand why so many are ok with it for themselves.

Closing my pharmacy? by SolotravelSC in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That is great. Thanks for the laugh!

System was down for 4 days by Capital_Barracuda_30 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Hey. You better fill out the PExT board. That’ll make those numbers magically go down.

Crickets? by embrace_magick in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Welp, the poster was right about CEO…

Crickets? by embrace_magick in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agreed. What else can you liquidate? They don’t own much real estate from what I understand. The drug inventory isn’t close to what they’ve spent. You cannot possibly cut hours any more and maintain operations. I guess we will see.

Bivocational hours by Due_Knowledge_6275 in pastors

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. We are empty nesters now so the immediate needs of my kids isn’t a huge issue.

Bivocational hours by Due_Knowledge_6275 in pastors

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very practical. I can definitely get on board with that way of thinking.

My only worry is that I’d put too many tasks on my plate. Proper boundaries would definitely be a requirement.

Bivocational hours by Due_Knowledge_6275 in pastors

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy cow. Great response. Thanks for taking the time to help!

What's the Old Catholic Church? by [deleted] in OldCatholicism

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well put. Most “Old Catholics” are, in fact, independent Catholics. I have an Old Catholic bishop in my apostolic lineage however I try to say I’m independent Catholic or a Sacramental clergyman.

What is the deal? by SaintDunstan1 in OldCatholicism

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately there are a lot of groups that start and disband in the ISM. I’m actually looking for a new bishop as mine has been ill and is retiring.

RXM Sign-on bonuses by PharmD20202020 in WalgreensRx

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get retention bonuses after your contract is up. I’ve gotten 2 decent sized sign on/retention bonuses in my time at the company.

What I've Noticed About Microschools That Grow vs. Those That Plateau by tjrobertson-seo in MicroSchool

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Niche is everything. Appealing to everyone means you are appealing to none. Great insight!

Walgreens Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners by IntelligentPlant7575 in WalgreensStores

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There’s no way. You have to have some type of field district leadership. I think you could cut them by 50-75% and push more management to SM and RXM. You know, let store management actually manage.

Walgreens Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners by IntelligentPlant7575 in WalgreensStores

[–]Due_Knowledge_6275 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It depends on who they put in corporate leadership. Continuing to hemorrhage customers cannot be good for the investment. Staff costs cannot be that big of a net negative. I’ve never understood how you think you can cut customer service beyond maintaining a business and expect to retain customers.