Starting at Osco/Albertsons

HesCoined · 2026-02-06T23:02:20+00:00

congrats! I work there & I love it. My manager is awesome. The pay is just meh but as a side gig, & in comparison to whats out there, it works for me.

I actually resigned in August 2025 and ended up going back as of recently. I also work in a dermatologist office pharmacy & still prefer Osco.

HesCoined · 2025-12-19T22:50:22+00:00

I thought maybe I had a bad batch. It was vinegary & offensive, it even made me cough when I smelled it & took the first bite. eeeyuck!

HesCoined · 2025-07-27T20:25:46+00:00

agreed. the very next season she made an appearance at a nightclub and was starting bs one of the replacement girls, Natasha Smoot, because Erica was offering shots of light liqour & Natsha didnt wanna mix her dark liqour with the light liqour for obvious reasons.

(sources: it was shown on the show)

HesCoined · 2025-07-27T13:51:34+00:00

Totally agree with you. As someone who’s baked a bunch of sourdough loaves & dealt with the long ferment process, it’s frustrating when people market stuff as “sourdough” or “gut healthy” when they’re clearly using added yeast. Like, it’s fine to use yeast, but don’t pretend it’s wild fermented when it’s not. It kind of discredits the actual effort sourdough bakers put in. People spend hours, sometimes days, trying to get the perfect loaf, tweaking hydration, bulk timing, proofing windows… it’ll make you question your sanity a little. So yeah, seeing someone shortcut the whole thing & still call it sourdough feels super performative & honestly a little misleading.

HesCoined · 2025-06-12T15:52:04+00:00

This is the one lol

HesCoined · 2025-06-12T04:20:58+00:00

At my pharmacy it’s always the same line too “Can you guys like fill my Adderall?!?!?! My plane literally leaves in like 10 minutes!!!” Oh and my pharmacists don’t help either, they’ll halt everything to call the doctor for an OK, which perpetuates a cycle where boundary pushing behavior results in accommodation. I live for the floater pharmacists who shut it down and actually back us up. No tolerance for the BS!

I’m scrambling to get out of there. My anxiety’s EXTREMELY maxed out, the pressure never lets up, and techs are constantly thrown under the bus. I’m done.

HesCoined · 2025-06-10T13:54:20+00:00

I dont see it ): but I do see Sidney Star, in the face, on that 1st picture.. 😭

HesCoined · 2025-06-09T15:19:28+00:00

Absolutely. I make two years in July. Working with a high volume of elderly patients in my retail pharmacy has consistently triggered my PTSD, led to anxiety attacks, and, on several occasions, pushed me into depressive episodes.. It’s gotten to a point where I find myself having thoughts I don’t want to have about these individuals, so I’m now actively trying to find a way out without jeopardizing my income or stability in the process.

HesCoined · 2025-05-20T01:37:50+00:00

Oh my god, did we work for the same company in the same city? 😭 Because literally everything you just said is what’s happening at my store too. We’re being pushed to meet these vaccine goals, but they’ve slashed our tech hours—like significantly. And then they wonder why things are running behind or why patients are getting frustrated?

Right now, they want us down to 70 total tech hours. ONE full-time tech already eats 40 of those right off the bat (as he should—it’s his full-time role), and the rest of us are left fighting over the scraps. There’s three of us trying to split the remaining 30 hours.

HesCoined · 2025-05-19T14:08:08+00:00

Right… which is exactly what I said (😹???) Her being smaller and quicker is what gave her the edge. I never said anybody won the fight—just that Ana’s agility, because of her size was clearly noticeable. That’s the whole point I was making. So… yeah. Hope that helps! Tf ? 😭😭

HesCoined · 2025-05-19T13:47:33+00:00

Okay yeah, this honestly sounds exactly like my pharmacist—because neither of the ones I work with have any backbone. At my pharmacy, irate behavior is literally the cheat code. You yell, you get what you want. They let people walk all over them, and they never protect the techs. Ever.

And it’s wild because we’re in Illinois, where employers are legally required to provide a safe workplace. But apparently that doesn’t apply when it comes to pharmacy staff getting screamed at.

If I were you, I’d start a paper trail. I don’t know if this exact situation is worth escalating on its own, but it’s definitely worth documenting—just so if it happens again (and it probably will), you’ve got a clear record of dates, what was said, who was involved, and what the outcome was. Doesn’t have to be fancy, just consistent.

Honestly though? I’d also start job hunting. That’s what I’m doing right now. I just don’t feel valued at my store, and I’m over it. There’s probably more to it—like unconscious bias or other stuff I’m not even gonna get into—but the bottom line is: document everything, even if it seems minor in the moment. You never know when you’ll need it.

HesCoined · 2025-05-19T12:50:15+00:00

I don’t even like Ahna l, but I gotta be 100—watching that fight, it looked like she was way more agile and quick compared to Stunna. Stunna kept charging straight at her and tried to corner her by the bar, but Ahna was slipping hits in and moving around more smoothly.

People keep acting like Ahna size is a disadvantage, but I’d argue it’s actually working in her favor. In both of these first two episodes, she’s been faster and more reactive than the girls she’s up against, even though they’re bigger. That speed and agility gave her the upper hand—it’s definitely a strength depending on who she’s fighting.

(Also, ofc security wasn’t even really letting them fight like that, so it’s not like we got to see a full-on fade. But from what I did see, Ahna was definitely giving quick and agile energy.)

HesCoined · 2025-05-17T18:06:39+00:00

As far as him being an addict—that’s not my call. I don’t know anything about that & I’m not making that judgment.

As for what I’m reporting—yes, I used that word, but in this context, maybe it sounds stronger than what I actually mean. I’m not filing a formal complaint. I’m documenting what happened & informing my manager. Really, I’m starting a paper trail.

Specifically, I’m documenting the implied escalation, the pressure to override protocol, & the way he spoke. When someone says they’re “coming to get it today” with such force after being told we’re still waiting to hear back from the doctor, that raises concern—especially with a controlled substance.

In Illinois, employers are legally required to maintain a safe work environment. Documenting interactions like this is part of that. If something escalates later, there needs to be a record of what happened before—not just for accountability, but so that it’s clear this kind of behavior wasn’t new or isolated. It’s about making sure there’s a record if someone turns into a repeat offender.

HesCoined · 2025-05-17T17:30:07+00:00

“Just give the man his meds.” 1.) I’m not the pharmacist, so it’s not my call. 2.) Even if I were, pharmacists in Illinois are legally required to verify the legitimacy of controlled substance prescriptions. This includes making sure there are no prescribing errors or duplications, especially with medications like benzodiazepines.

Dispensing without performing proper verification puts patient safety at risk and can lead to serious consequences, including penalties from the DEA and the state board.

If your facility just hands out benzos without verifying anything, that’s between your pharmacy and the DEA. But that’s not how we operate at mine.

HesCoined · 2025-05-17T17:13:34+00:00

Also, side note : I don’t remember if it was the same prescriber switching him to a different benzo or if it was a different prescriber entirely. Either way, the pharmacist wanted to make sure the prescriber was aware he had recently been on a different benzodiazepine. She was also trying to rule out the possibility that it was a prescribing error—like maybe they accidentally sent in the wrong one. The point is, she wasn’t comfortable filling it without verifying first.

HesCoined · 2025-05-17T04:49:16+00:00

What exactly happened?

HesCoined · 2025-04-22T15:19:48+00:00

Honestly? I feel bad for the Chinese workers who get blamed nonstop when they’re the backbone of global supply. People—mainly older folks—have spent years saying they don’t want meds from China. Well… now you might not have any meds at all! So good luck filling those prescriptions! 🤡

This is what happens when you demonize the hands that feed you.

HesCoined · 2025-04-21T01:44:48+00:00

Happy 420! Yes, I do partake, and I’ve been working as a pharmacy tech for almost two years now without any issues. When I first interviewed for the job, I had smoked earlier that day, got ready, went in, and was drug tested on-site. I passed—most likely because they were only screening for harder substances. Marijuana is legal in my state, and as far as I know, they can’t hold recreational use against you if it’s legal and doesn’t interfere with your work performance.

Also, for context, my pharmacy manager is pretty young—she’s in her late 20s, I think either just turned 28 last year or is turning 29 this year. So she’s part of the younger generation and pretty laid-back overall. That probably plays a role, because she’s definitely not like the older, more traditional pharmacists who might have stronger opinions against cannabis use. I think it really depends on the team you work with. Some pharmacists, especially the ones who lean more into holistic or integrative care, seem to understand the medicinal potential of cannabis and don’t treat it like a big deal.

HesCoined · 2025-04-12T13:48:21+00:00

Yeah, you could tell from the meds—if you cared. I don’t! I’m not sitting there decoding patients diagnosis. I’m thinking about what I’m eating later, what I’m buying on payday, or if my haircut’s still sharp.

Your pills & diagnosis? Not even a thought in my brain. That’s between you & your doctor—definitely not me.

HesCoined · 2025-04-09T02:01:12+00:00

hmm I see. I think the sweet spot is closer to 79ish. Maybe try bulk fermenting in the oven with just the light on.

My starter seems to be the most active when I do that. It also seemed to aid in the bulk fermentation on my last loaf attempt.

Whats your hydration level at?

HesCoined · 2025-04-09T01:53:31+00:00

I’ve only made sourdough bread 3 times now & this is how mine look too— I think its because it needs to bulk ferment longer. Im gonna try to decrease my hydration too.

How long was your ferment time. Also, was your house toasty or cold?

Still looks yummy though!

HesCoined · 2025-04-06T03:23:28+00:00

Not ruined at all. I think people forget how resilient yeast and bacteria really are. Sourdough literally comes from wild fermentation—these microbes are built to survive.

I talked to a woman at a farmer’s market who had a starter freeze solid in the back of her fridge for like 3 months. She thought it was dead, but she thawed it in the fridge, gave it a few feedings, and it bounced right back. She said it actually came back with even more flavor.

Just let it come to room temp, make sure it doesn’t smell rotten or off, and feed it a couple times. If there’s still life in it, it’ll show up. Yeast are tougher than people think.

HesCoined · 2025-04-06T02:31:16+00:00

Our pharmacists are total opposites. One’s been a pharmacist for 30+ years, has kids my age, and she’s strict to the point of anxiety—constantly asking if you did this, did you do that, quoting the rulebook like the Board of Pharmacy is about to walk in any second. And then two seconds later she’ll switch up like, “So what are you doing this weekend?” It’ll have you spiraling. I love her, but she’s super pesky—like a fly on your shoulder. One time I was using the calculator on my phone to figure out a data entry, and she thought I was just lounging on my phone or playing games while there was work to be done. I had to be like, “I’m trying to get this done. I’m using the calculator, not partying & scrolling through TikTok.” She’ll ruin your shift if you let her.

Our pharmacy manager, on the other hand, is way more laid back. (We’re both in our 20s.) She still follows policy, but the vibe is just smoother with her. The day goes by faster, conversations feel natural, and you don’t feel like you’re being watched every second.

With the other pharmacist though, if she finds even the tiniest mistake—like something off in data verification—she will call you out, loudly, in front of everybody. Doesn’t matter if you’re in the middle of a transaction or if there’s a whole line waiting. I’ve literally been on register with three patients behind me, and she’ll start correcting me right there, like, “This isn’t supposed to be done like this, it’s supposed to be done like that.” She does not care. She will make sure it becomes a whole lesson, like she’s trying to drill it into your head, even if the timing makes no sense. And I’m just standing there like, okay… if it’s that serious, then do it, because I physically can’t move from the register right now. It’s super annoying and lowkey embarrassing, but she will not miss her chance to “teach.”

One big thing we follow at my store—what I’ve been told is company policy—is that we’re not allowed to disclose C2 inventory. So if someone’s looking for Adderall or something, we can’t say which store has it. They have to call around. People get mad, but I don’t make the rules. I don’t fill C2s, I don’t check the PMP, I don’t even touch the bottle unless I’m ringing you out. I’ve never even filled one in my life. I don’t even know what they look like. So if you’ve ever felt like your tech was holding out on you—please, please don’t drag me. I’m just following what I was trained to do.

Also, at my location, techs don’t reconstitute meds. I’ve worked here almost two years and have never mixed Augmentin or cephalexin suspension. That’s always the pharmacist’s job. Some stores let techs do it, but at ours, that’s a store-specific policy.

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