Love My Job, But Concerned About Stability. What to Do?

Question:  Chen, I was wondering if you can give me some advice…I am currently working for Rite Aid and I love my store. I work with great people, and the schedule is 8-8 compared to most retail. Only problem is the stability of the company. CVS in the area just contacted me, I’m conflicted. I used to work for them before I moved to North Carolina, would have stayed with them but at the time they didn’t have an opening at the area…most CVS I have worked had been high stress, bad schedule 8-10pm, but the company is doing a lot better than Rite Aid financially…what would you do?

Answer: It sounds like you like a good schedule, and CVS doesn’t typically have the environment of supporting its pharmacists well since it’s high stress. Knowing that Rite Aid is in financial trouble, here are a few things to think about: Read more