The good:
A big part of my job is customer focus, working to provide shoppers with great experience. For the most part, the work environment is fun and engaging. There is a lot of diversity among the different departments. Over the years, my responsibilities in the pharmacy store has been consistent and stable. A definitely plus! Corporate discounts are good, though benefits seem to be diminishing.
The bad:
Pay is not as high as other chains that I have worked for. In this tough economy, I have seen Corporate make large budget cuts within the various departments--which means less staff, less billable hours but more work. Depending on which area you work for, getting a desirable work schedule can be tough. Sometimes you don't have a choice but to work during the Holidays. Playing your cards right will pay off as always, politics is just a part of it.