I WORK AT WALGREENS . . . LET’S TALK ABOUT IT

[@AngelaMRoss]

Girl be careful. Companies will search youtube for videos regarding their companies. I would hate for someone at corporate to see this video and you lose your job. I enjoy watching you and I am sorry for your struggles since covid. You are strong and RESILIENT. ❤

[@debcaparco620]

I used to work at Walgreens part time and one of my former coworkers was written up for taking a video in the store. She never said where she was and there was nothing showing the store name or anything that would tell you where she was. Ridiculous

[@AdvanturesOver50]

It’s okay. I’ve already written the DM and told him how bad things are. He came and talked to everyone because we all had the same grievances. Of course, nothing changed.

[@AngelaMRoss]

​@@AdvanturesOver50Good. Congrats on new job. I am sure you are happy to be going back to law.

[@annabellem.4014]

Yes, be careful!

[@jackwilliams3343]

Wealth transfer from the bottom to the top nonstop

[@maybelater7436]

It's not just Walgreens, it's corporations in general. Cost cutting and greed is standard corporate culture.

[@unclestinky6388]

But especially government greed is standard culture. They want more and more money and there is no cost cutting because they make money off inefficiency

[@chinito1724]

Greed runs the day

[@KT34462]

It’s more about stock value

[@Mikefngarage]

@@unclestinky6388 yes in CA it is all about government fees and costs. Labor cost increases. Increase in corporate taxes which the middle class pay from increased prices.....Its called Cost push inflation created by government.

[@mikekares-b8q]

​@@chinito1724I'm tired of being needy, It's time to be Greedy.

[@diannekelley3197]

As a retired pharmacist, I can tell you the general public has no idea how much we had to deal with - state, federal laws, corporate expectations and metrics, personnel problems, drive thrus and customers, good and bad, etc. and do everything without making a mistake that could be damaging to a patient. Yes, we got paid well, yes, glad I’m done.

[@susansmith493]

The general public has no idea how complex anyone else's job is.

[@a.e.7988]

Agreed, same with hospital work. So glad after 30 years, I'm done!!!

[@jr-xs9tf]

​@@a.e.79884 decades as a registered lab technologist and my synapses took a while to heal from the psychological beatings the industry and government put on us.

[@thepragmatist]

I get this. All the best to you.

[@uplift56]

Hmmm- surprised you didn’t mention the insurance companies 🤪!!

[@WH2012]

Having a “quota” for shots tells you all you need to know.

[@jen403]

Thank you. I had to scroll far to find a comment about that comment. 😔

[@CrustyUgg]

I worked for CVS and left in 2014... we absolutely had a quota for yearly flu shots and each year, you had to do better than the last. We had to answer the phone within a certain amount of time. We had to answer drive thru in a certain amount of time. It was ridiculous. They increased the workload... always coming up with new ideas to get customers to come over to CVS and stay BUT it usually just pissed ppl off. And we only got a 2% raise each year. It will take you about 5 years to make a dollar.

[@WH2012]

@@CrustyUgg Sorry to hear you had that experience and glad that you found your way out. 🏋🎈

[@oliviakahlo1]

Oh my. We were at Walgreens recently to fill a script. They looked so stressed. The tech was doing both drive thru and desk. Thanks for sharing what it’s like for the workers!❤

[@tabathahardison2481]

CVS same way

[@lindaperry6945]

Thank you for supporting the Pharmacy. My 33 yr old son is a senior Tech for 10yrs now and Covid and being short staffed has had an effect on his Mental Health. so he took my advice... working 3 days a week not 5. they cant afford to let him go so he got his way, hes doing so much better.

[@dwightrenfield2241]

Good for him! I’m glad you urged him to stand up for himself and his own well-being.

[@faustinreeder1075]

Handing someone a bag of pills is stressful how?

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

You have to make sure the names match.

[@jayaCatLvr-ys5ix]

Does he get health insurance?

[@fabianurweider805]

​@@faustinreeder1075probably has to do with sick people make people sick .

[@kathysavage2548]

I was a Walgreen pharmacy Sr tech for 32 years at a 24 hour store. We did over 1000 rx a day. Talk about stress and burnout!! I got out right before Covid, luckily. I hear what you are saying!

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

You've got super fantastic hair! A much deserved hair compliment!

[@dumpsterbaby3155]

stay focused perv

[@Popularloner86]

Yes she does she reminds of those chicks from the 70's with awesome hair ❤

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

@Popularloner86 Exactly.... Too bad they don't make them like that anymore! She's borderline national treasure.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Dumpster, oh he's focused!

[@dumpsterbaby3155]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 🤣

[@Alexia6999]

I worked for Walgreens pre covid and it was starting to get to be like this. I have been in the Wags family my entire life (my mom worked there too back in the days when Wags was a great place to work and they cared about their employees.). These places only care about the money and the bottom line, not the actual customers or the employees. I stopped working for them when they changed that mentality. Bless you for doing this video. I enjoyed you telling the exact truth of the life working there. And you weren't malicious, just factual. The people we work with do make it better but it's hard to survive on this job alone. Angry customers make for bad retail but they don't really understand how bad it is to work for these companies because we, as much as the customers, aren't treated well. We are all just numbers.

[@mstea3232]

I thought this was Bo Derek for a moment! 😲 You are stunning. I was forced to go with Walgreens because of my insurance, and the last 3 months have been stressful. I hope it gets better for all of us.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Thank you 💜

[@BrendaAugustine-r1c]

Yes, isn't she cute! First time ever viewing her channel and because she seemed so authentic, subscribed immediately.

[@jeffrock1291]

Elder care can be so difficult-great job Tracy! Love your honesty and super pleasant attitude 🙂

[@kellermarkmula]

As an independent Pharmacy owner, I love those chain store Pharmacies. I get ALL of their frustrated patients. That is a FACT…

[@KathleenMcNe]

I only go to my locally owned pharmacy. It's a hard pass on chain pharmacies for me.

[@GratefulWarriorMom]

Hi Tracy. We have a lot in common. Im "retired" from the industry myself. I owned a couple of salons and was a professional Hair and makeup artist in the film and tv industry. I, too, have a few other degrees and certification for other work. (I love learning and kept going to school for different things) Now I'm getting my little rv renovated to hit the road. Looking forward to meeting new, like-minded people and starting a new chapter in life. I appreciate your insites.

[@Scott-i6s]

I've been filling my scripts at Walgreens for a few years, and I think they do a great job. Thank you Walgreens staff

[@vapeking466]

I took care of grandma and mom until they passed. It was really stressful since I had no help or relief however Im glad I did it but it was hard on me. I'm 51 and now that my family have passed it sure gets lonely sometimes. I do still have a half brother in another state and my adult son who is in college. I cannot seem to connect with people anymore perhaps thats for a reason I dont know. I have been praying for companionship. I do keep hope and try to meet people in public like walking in the park but many ignore me or act like they dont hear me. I never had this issue when younger so either society has changed or I have and dont realize it. Im worried it maybe taking a toll on my longevity always being alone. 🙏 I appreciate you sharing with us as it does help many! I have even considered van life just to get out and meet new people. All this tech yet stats say we have more people lonely than ever!

[@bradpnw1897]

I'm taking care of my 82-year-old mom also. I am very grateful to have the ability to do that as where I live in Olympia Washington it is extremely expensive a single bedroom apartment is 1800 to 2 Grand a month. And I'm using the time to go back to my community college Google course online. If you can a great way to make connection impossible companionship is that volunteer places in your city say a food bank or a soup kitchen a church. I have met some really amazing women just at the food bank. Probably like you when you're younger I was very fortunate to have a lot of female companionship for many years of my life. I went through a period where I needed eight surgeries and had health complications and that completely changed my whole life and trajectory in my life. Now that I have got all those things dealt with and doing much better physically and mentally I feel that I'm starting my over again but at 44 years old. And yes you are very right more people are lonely and depressed than any other time in history and very few have real meaningful companionship. look at only fans it's so sad all these young girls selling themselves online and all these creepy guys buying the stuff too. It's sad and sick on both sides. One thing I need to do is get back into growing my own herb as I haven't grown anything since last summer and even though I only do edibles I like to grow just for the challenge of it. I still have more than I could consume probably years but it's the challenge of it that gets me now I just give it away my neighbors and Friends. I've been growing and breeding my own since 15 years old. Let alone my doctor recommended myself to take mushrooms and that really helps especially with the introspective part of it realizing how much I've worked on myself. If you ever need any help I need somebody to talk to let me know. But remember most of all stay strong and keep building up your inner self. God bless you

[@ColetteSpencer-k5o]

Its not you! Try church, meet up app, take a class..pottery, art, whatever

[@csn10]

@@ColetteSpencer-k5o Yes, and martial arts, practice Spanish/French meet ups, running/walking groups...

[@ColetteSpencer-k5o]

@csn10 i need to make an effort to socialize. Im working full time, going to school...but it's online...so isolative....I'm not balanced and I feel it.

[@I-can-c-u]

It’s difficult for my son, young adult, to meet people for friendship. Unless you are in a fraternity it’s hard to meet after classes. People are as social as they use to be.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Tracy because of your information over the last little while and the state of our pharmacies, I have become a champion to make sure that when I need to get prescriptions for my mother, which is weekly, that I go back and I am as pleasant and the sweetest I can be. I always tell them something silly maybe a dad joke and they all know my name and my mother’s name now and when I walk in, they know where her medication is and they just go get it. I always tell them how is my favorite pharmacy team doing today, or something similar and when they see me and I know they’re having a bad day they always start to smile when I walk around the corner. Thank you for giving my little RiteAid a little bit of brightness because of your information.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

That’s so amazing! Believe me, they appreciate you for doing that ! 💜

[@seeingthings1]

You look damn good for 59

[@QuintonPierce-t2c]

Why did u tell how old she is ? Lol..

[@annehedonia156]

She said in this video how old she is.

[@QuintonPierce-t2c]

@@annehedonia156 I turn 51 next month. She looks good 👍. 😆

[@maximinoblas1171]

Yes she does 🎉😊

[@stevemcjob]

Hope she has her retirement plan in order.

[@burtoncarlisle4810]

Love your videos and thank you for being honest! I worked for Walgreens for 14 years as an ASM, left 4 years ago because I could not get promoted to SM. Have a bachelors degree in retail management with many years of experience. Love ❤️ the people I worked with but learned to hate the company because they do not care for their employees. Since I left the company I work for a great company that actually cares for its employees and have been promoted to district team leader. Looking forward to your next video.

[@censoredeveryday3320]

I was the Director of IT for a company with 10 reports but laid off last year because the company went bankrupt. Now I'm just living on my investments and driving a truck part time. Last year has been a real struggle. The market job market has been very bad the last 12 months

[@bwin3401]

Thanks for posting this. I feel as though I'm listening to a friend. Good luck. The thing to ask yourself is how to escape feeling like a victim. . . . maybe feel compassion for yourself and everyone.

[@bradpnw1897]

You are a very strong and resilient person. Your outer beauty is obviously matched by your inner beauty. It is obvious that you have worked on yourself inside quite a bit and are still doing that and making that important that is phenomenal and apparent. And I agree with the other person your hair is great😊. My sister works in the pharmacy also and I hear about a lot of these things let alone with all the rules and regulations they have to deal with and specially the customers in terms of a lot of uncaring unkind customers unfortunately that take it out on the lot of innocent people. May God bless you and put peace in your life 💖

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Yes, she is beautiful.

[@chrisdelong2932]

I found your candor very refreshing. I normally talk to people, and they seem to be in another world, or even on another planet. I thought this was going to be another boring video. But, you surprised me. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Amen!

[@Jessicascleaningtips]

I sued Walgreens during covid. They gave me the wrong medication twice and I nearly died when I took it the first time.

[@bobwilkerson9760]

Thought I was clicking on a Van Life Video, lol, But turns out I got to visit with a cool, and interesting person and learn a bit about the world of pharmacy, very interesting stuff, thanks for sharing...!!!

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Thanks for sharing this part of your unique journey! Yes, compassion and sovereignty.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I went to Walgreens to pick up my script. They computer went down and she said sorry I can’t give it to you. I said well I’ll pay cash then she said no I still can’t give it to you until the computer is working. I ask why when the script is ready all I have to do is pay, she said she still couldn’t give it to me. It took two days to get it once the computer started working and I could pay for it which is ridiculous. I’m glad I’m not a diabetic and needed insulin to keep me alive.

[@myapexodyssey]

it enrages me when corporations make decision that they know are going to cause there workers to be so stressed they can barely cope with the workload.

[@amylee6038]

I work in an assisted living facility. The base rate is $7,000/month. Social security and medicare pay for most of it, but if they have money then the government has them pay some of it. A person could have 24/7 in-home care for that kind of money. Our executive director is leaving to contract in-home care partners. I do care partner and med tech. We have girls working double shifts. I did it twice in a year, it wiped me out! My husband is retiring so he is picking up on housework. The kids are in college so more self-sufficient. Caring for your mom has been a big burden but the facility will sure carry some weight now. For a lotta dough.

[@evlutionzllc5519]

The Walgreens I use is always busy. The techs there are putting in work nonstop. That job is no joke.

[@Bleighsadventures]

Congrats on the Job 🎉 things are looking up, loved seeing Joy as well, sending Love ❤️

[@amiek9269]

We need a pharmacy that is ONLY A PHARMACY. sort of like a dry cleaner that is on a rolling rack to call up the Rx you’re looking for. Walgreens can do that too, a seperate store. RX only.

[@timsilva1944]

Maybe, but a pharmacy doesn't need much square footage, so it would be relegated to a strip mall, like a dry cleaner or sandwich shop. Parking becomes a problem. Also, no drive through, which I don't have a problem with. On a related note, perhaps we need to have a health care system that isn't captured by the pharmaceutical industry and other profit motives.

[@RealLifeFinance]

They don't want to. The want stress

[@sabine3769]

Agree

[@billsmith5166]

Over the last 20 years the world has completely changed. There is no job to aspire to and no path to any success. What will happen when there are no longer any jobs?

[@dond668]

They maximize profits by being chronically understaffed. They don’t care that they are stressing out their customers and especially their employees.

[@2ndAdvent888]

You’re amazing. Dont know how but I’m so glad the algorithm sent me you.

[@Tonya05]

My son was a tech pre-Covid and WG wears those Techs out and the Pharmacist too :( I always feel bad for that department.

[@lindas5964]

I’m soooo happy I don’t have to deal with the public as part of my job anymore. Soul crushing. 😞

[@AriadneParker]

Where I live CVS is the only place to get meds filled in a reasonable time. Our Walgreens is deserted and the pharmacy is closed most days.

[@louisbonilla6780]

Hardest working Gal I've ever met - you're a role model ❤

[@lovinglife439]

One of my good friends is a Walgreens pharmacist, and she tells me stories about what goes on behind the scenes. It’s jaw dropping!!! 😮

[@louishaddon4351]

It's definitely a racket by keeping the people hooked the Gov backed corporations profit big time .

[@christineperkins4987]

I’m a nurse and I’m sooo thankful I haven’t had to give any vaccines! 🙌🏼

[@soulfireonfire6423]

I can’t believe anyone , especially now, would do it! It’s mind blowing! I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night! But then again if people are still willing to g to give them apparently, well enough said!

[@rca6576]

I'm thankful YOU didn't give anyone any either since you don't seem to know how they work.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@rca6576 Apparently you don’t do your research!

[@ppekpb]

Wow, that is why I transferred my prescriptions from Walgreens to my Safeway store. It was night to day difference. The drive thru at Walgreens was my final straw because it was exactly as you said. It took 10 times longer than walking in and then my prescription wasn't ready and it was called in 5 days earlier. I had to come back the next day. I could see how busy they were and really tried to be patient but that was the last time I went there for anything . I do miss the points program though❤️ Lol

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Lol I hate Walgreens. They are the worst with stock. It took me years to get my mother to transfer her scripts somewhere else. She’s 81 and I now have to get them for her and it was a job dealing with Walgreens. I’ve never seen anything like it. They weren’t as bad when they were eckerd or rite aid but still bad

[@bobbyj454]

I get my prescriptions from CVS. They tend to fill my prescriptions early when I didn’t request a refill and then notify me that I have prescriptions ready. Then I have to make a trip down there before it’s necessary. This can be annoying and I don’t care for it. I like to order when I’m ready. When it happens it’s sometimes days before I pick them up because I don’t have time to go bye. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the same with other people which would explain your back log of prescriptions.

[@MrStan0630]

I really feel bad for pharmacy technicians when a customer gets crazy because they want their pain medication before it can be refilled.

[@josephsea9377]

Tracy , I need my meds today 😂 Love will come your way.... and to those unthankful job/comfort providers, Y'all need the support you desevre.

[@tonyakruid2095]

I’m in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and my Walgreens pharmacy has had to close several times because there was no pharmacist

[@thetravelingkittens1393]

I saw this as I was on hold for 30 min for Walgreens pharmacy to check on a co pay! I travel a lot so I use Walgreens to pick up prescriptions across the country. I need to figure out an alternative. Maybe Costco. I can’t handle Walgreens anymore they don’t answer their phones and constant new people who don’t know anything in the pharmacy! State of America I’m afraid.

[@vapeking466]

The Walgreens app may have the Information I use CVS and walmart pharmacy app and often find answers easier in the app vs calling. However if you're not tech savvy may not be for you. Just a suggestion. I hear some folks like Sam's club pharmacy but I never tried it. You don't have to be a Sam's club member to use it.

[@unacarafea567]

The nearest Walgreens to me has pharmacy workers that act as if they are having a party and I'm interrupting. Laughing uncontrollably and joking around with each other that really feels disrespectful and super annoying. I'm not too sure they are "too busy" whatsoever. They are lacking accountability by a supervisor. The lack of managerial skills in all facets of society is jaw dropping. I used to go there once a month and every single time, there was a new batch of workers in the pharmacy. And that's why I only go with Amazon pharmacy that delivers to my home, is accessible online or by phone, haven't had a problem or frustrating situation in the 3 years I've used them.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Wow. We are always short staffed and I’ve never seen our workers act like that. But you are correct, it starts with the supervisors. They are so desperate to keep people they let them get away with a lot. 🫤

[@vegassurvivor2745]

The world is a mess. I voukd tell alot if stories about employment ive had to the point that someone might not bekieve it all and think i was mentally ill. Stuff teally happens that is unbelievable.

[@lulumoon6942]

GIRL CAN WE TALK ABOUT YOUR LOOK?! I'm a Gen X chick who never mastered hair/make up but you are a testimony to your skills! 👍😎 Also, worked different levels of retail for far too long between other lives, and corporate retail has always been a lying sack of crap, can only imagine how much worse it's been in recent years!!! Best to you.❤️

[@1mattwilliams1]

You remind me of many people in my small town. They were deemed "not essential" and they were ruined, ruined! financially by the lockdowns. I absolutely loathe my state government. People next door in idaho just went about business as usual. Our people in Washington state literally begged and cried to work while our smug idiot governor chuckled about it. A lot of "essential " workers refused the mandatory thing we cant talk about so we lost good cops, nurses, ferry workers and military. Worst government debacle of our time. Good luck to you and let's hope the world recovers financially someday as well as yourself.

[@michaelp6301]

You don't look 59. I thought you were more like in your 40s. You are gorgeous.

[@inkybehavior]

Much love from stockton California. I will be praying for you for all your manifestations shall cone to light, never give up great things take time . 🙏 ♥

[@amybahner6511]

The Walgreens make way too much money in their pharmacy to allow this. I can't stand Walgreen pharmacies. I went to a smaller pharmacy group that literally delivers our meds free. I've found heaven after leaving Walgreens.

[@thepragmatist]

Thank you for being so transparent. It's helpful. Congrats on your new job!

[@Tommy.BMW8229]

I was a pharmacy technician from 19 years old until 25 years old. Quit that profession. Best decision I’ve ever made.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

It’s the worst!

[@jayaCatLvr-ys5ix]

Do pharmacy techs just make minimum wage?

[@Tommy.BMW8229]

@ in California yes lol, if you’re not making a minimum of 100k salary then you’re basically living off of minimum wage.. But yes pharmacy technicians are highly underpaid.

[@garyvanbuskirk7014]

I totally relate to what your saying ,, I work in a family owned ACE Hardware store with a independent pharmacy , 5 techs an a pharmacist has to be on duty while open, people come & go , insurance is crazy so we have had to send customers or they choose to go to Walgreen because of insurance or supply at our location ,, GOOD LUCK with the New Adventure

[@davidgrigg7398]

No surprise there's a shortage of pharmacists, requiring them to get what's been now proven to be bioweapon injections is beyond cruel 😞

[@ellaochomogo5154]

This is the problem with many chain stores. They put profit over customer service not realizing that good customer service is essential to longevity. Their high prices are helping them much neither. If you're going to charge high prices you have to have the customer service to go along with it. All of the Walgreens closures speak for themselves.

[@LisaHaynes-ut9xm]

Wow! This was so interesting and informative! Thank you!

[@kimberlychodur3508]

Every place is going that way, I was at the bank the other day, there was only one person working at the counter and about 7 people waiting. They finally had to call someone up from the back.

[@freebird7284]

if people would be prepared before getting to the counter it would be so fast

[@leylag1466]

As a side note with pharmacies being short staffed check every pill in your container. Look what the size, color, number is on the container the.check it out online if it comes back as the medication that is prescribed to you andi is written on the container. Then check each and every pill for the right markings. Short staffed, stress and medication is not a good mix and increases errors drastically.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

That is the truth! We’ve given people the wrong medication before at our store!

[@ricj619]

Spoiler alert: Beth Dutton sells Yellowstone Ranch and gets a job at Walgreens.Who knew.

[@standinginthegap7118]

😂

[@CrustyUgg]

Maybe when companies start hiring and paying well, people will work and stay. And we need better insurance

[@stephenwinter7146]

Bless you for grace under struggle! ❤

[@BrokenWill]

WBA stock has been tanking for years. Now they are closing stores. Good for you for having multiple income opportunities.

[@iand654456]

I don't shop at Walgreens or CVS because they are are always at least a dollar more on every item. Even more so on OTC medication.

[@Dodgeowner]

I had to sign up for medicare for the prescription part with my supplement. They kept pushing me to go to Walgreens, a 20 minute drive in the next town over. I told them I preferred my small town pharmacy, which is close by and there is not the crazy wait. I was reminded that it might cost more. I explained the distance, wait, etc. It fell on def ears. Fortunately, I only get the occasional antibiotic. I will stick with my small town pharmacy.

[@rons9197]

Thanks for your honesty I can relate to your struggles with making a living doing something you enjoy. Unfortunately this is a common problem in our society for us workers. I hope you can keep up with the changes coming with this administration. Keep the positive attitude you deserve the best. Namaste

[@jackjackMN]

Hi Trace, Public Service Announcement. If your employer goes through CVS Caremark you do not have to only use CVS Pharmacy. I have Caremark through work and can go to any pharmacy. Maybe that's not the case everywhere OR maybe people never ask and just assume they can only use CVS because of the branding.Caremark is only the administrator of the employee's program. I am one of the few who go to Walgreens for everything. Walmarts, Targets are now gigantic and take twice as long to get in and out. Bye!

[@TheOriginal_QueenNae]

I worked for CVS, now Walgreens. Sometimes it depends on the medication or product and also the health plan & usually there are other pharmacies that Caremark is contracted with but it usually won't be a competitor like Walgreens, it will usually be a smaller pharmacy that CVS has purchased...I used to could use Caremark at Walmart but then Walmart told me they weren't contracted with them anymore

[@SonnyL3773]

Congrats on the Paraprofessional gig. Extremely rewarding! It can be difficult, but very rewarding at the end of the day, which is hard to say for many jobs these days!

[@AlManango]

So many companies are bear bones, over worked for pay that doesn’t even pay these bills everyone keeps raising. Worked at CVS and wanted to run, most employers leave their employees with a feeling similar unfortunately.

[@blitz0138]

I feel the same way about my current position, pay is $21/Hr, 4 day work week and I have a company vehicle, however the pay has me feeling stuck as if I can’t advance in my life… getting a home for example

[@green_monday]

CVS AND WALGREENS are owned by the big 3 -- Black Rock, Vanguard, State Street and they buy out the cheaper mom and pop chains and single locations (as said here) and suddenly your town doesn't have cheap scripts or OTC meds. This practice should be illegal.

[@Livetoread1979]

Thank you for posting this video. No one understands what we go through as pharmacy techs. I have been a tech for over a year. I work at small pharmacy in a grocery chain. It’s part-time and it supplements my full-time. I love doing what I do. I absolutely love my co-workers we get along great. It’s a lot to get certified. So I decided to not do it at the present moment.

[@Rottidad]

Amazing how times has changed. When I was a teenager I worked at a grocery store called Winn- Dixie. I football tackled a fat lady in the parking lot for stealing a ham. Once they went out the door without paying they were fair game.

[@naznow]

😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@steveyoungblood6726]

Hey! I've been working at Winn-Dixie for over two years now. In today's world, there is no allowance for football tackling a customer who is stealing items. When I first started working for the store I chased down three ladies with three carts of groceries who made a dash for the parking lot via the entrance doors. I was able to snatch one of the carts away from one of the women, but they drove off nonetheless. I was informed that what I had done was a "fire-able offence," and to never do it again. I was told that retrieving a cart load of groceries was not worth being shot or knifed. Our store averages right at $1000 stolen each day!!!!!!!!

[@2002mlavon]

😂

[@koolbreez55jb]

Walgreens pharmacy is the absolute worse. Put in for a refill and 90% of the time I do not hear anything from them other than “processing” for over a week to 10 days! Almost always requires a phone call and a long wait on hold up to 45 minutes or more. ! Hate Walgreens pharmacy and never use them unless my mail order pharmacy can’t do it.

[@shanec8812]

I would have never guessed you were 59. Whatever you did to stay young it worked!

[@Starfish2145]

I am always nice to pharmacy workers. They are so stressed out.

[@jayaCatLvr-ys5ix]

Me too.

[@sandrasevenstarsenterprise6909]

Wow. Just found your channel and subscribed. I work for a pizza franchise and only stay because I like the crew I work with and I’m not micromanaged. So relatable.

[@jayaustex]

I knew things were tough at WG but I had no idea how bad. I feel for you and all those who really try to make it work. Thanks for sharing. Jay

[@WWGWGA-bi2rv]

My niece got fired from Kaiser Permanante in California for saying something about them on her Facebook. Worked there 30 years as a pharmacist.

[@the-anti-theist]

I will never buy anything from Walgreens ever again and heres why I went there to get some laxitive and then I looked it up on amazon same same brand same amount and the cost was double at Walgreens!

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Yep 🫤

[@JB-pe2yn]

At your age, renting a room and working a retail job, you seem to be handling it well

[@AdvanturesOver50]

I’ve had to work the retail job to work around taking care of my mom and have had to sell my van and quit traveling to stay here. You do what you have to to take care of your mom.

[@tabathamunroe1797]

You're awesome Tracy have a wonderful week❤

[@jhogan1960]

This should be a lesson to everybody. Get a trade or get a job that pays well or a skill that is in demand I'm a water treatment plant operator and we are in demand and make good money and I'll tell you what it sounds like you're Walgreens job is way more stressful than my job even though I'm responsible for the drinking water for thousands of people. I wish you luck in your endeavors paralegal is good skill to have and I hope your new job you are successful in which I suspect you will be.

[@sharonholt3118]

I left my old pharmacy and went to Walgreens a few years ago upon my husbands suggestion…it’s where he takes his Rx to get refilled. So far I’ve been satisfied. You said you like the people you work with but not at the job, funny, this hot home, I found this to be true when I worked for Marriott (same scenario)

[@considerthis410]

I was a Beauty Advisor at CVS for 4 years. The pharmacy was a wreck.

[@johnacord6224]

Thanks for sharing the honest truth. It's been a long time since I've had to worry about "hours". I just always assumed they were there, if I wanted them, which I didn't. It didn't even cross my mind that I had to fight to get work. I hope things will turn around in a few months.

[@LovesDogs2-g9l]

Thank you for this type of content, it is very interesting to hear these life account stories and what's going on with people. I get tired of these women that are in eye shadow palette color zombie land.

[@solomonkane1712]

I’ve always suspected walking in to most stores is better than the drive thru & this confirmed it.

[@HeidiRobinson-ft7vl]

💛 shopping at Walgreens!! 🎉

[@doris864]

I worked in a Walmart pharmacy once. The head pharmacist had been written up twice. If he was written up a 3rd time, he would be fired. He was mean to his crew, to the customers, and was a big jerk. I was miserable. I ended up working as a front cashier. I liked it much better. But you're correct. It's tough to make it on a low salary. Working on your feet on a cement floor is a killer. My feet would ache for days. I hope things get better for you. Thanks for the reminder to be kind. ❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@christopherjohn611]

Few people impress me but you do. Take care of your momma and work hard. At 59. You inspire me

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Awww, thank you 😊

[@linithickson5643]

It's good to get this out there. It's happening everywhere. More and more older people working,,and those are the ones who are ailing. Putting more on them because they have been taught to show up! Technology getting more complicated, and things moving way too fast. Stress is high. Nobody slows down. No one checks on anyone. Now, I don't really mean no one does ,but most. We need to reset constantly . Pray always. Just some thing one my mind.

[@CarrieV9]

I finally transferred all my prescriptions from Walgreens because my patience is done. No problems at all with the hospital pharmacy is CLEAN, pleasant and never overwhelmed. If Walgreens can’t fix it, then they can lose their customers.

[@LadyCapricorn8]

I live in central Gulf coast FL. There are too many walgreens, some better than others. I have noticed a big change at the store in the past 5 years. They all seem to be disorganized, and too much turnover of employees. I also do not understand why they need to sell any type of clothing items. It just takes up unnecessary space. Items that are necessary often are not stocked well. Seems to me there is a distribution issue that I did not see a decade ago. I shop there only because its a mile from my house, but no longer enjoy the experience.

[@annarowden9457]

I love my local pharmacy. They text me when prescription are already. Now, on the other hand, my provider wants me to go with someone else. The mail order pharmacy are always late with my prescription. It might even be USPS fault.

[@dianetyra1792]

Great video! I was thinking of stacking a credential and getting pharmacy tech training on the job through a big pharmacy. I'm a Medical Assistant now. I appreciate the insight so much. Don't forget about FMLA, which covers your need for time to care for yourself or a family member without fear of losing your job.

[@cathyandresiak]

Amazing young lady with a good attitude and great work ethics! You got this!

[@paul2019monte]

Some people can't drive to a further location. Or if they can they really need to be able to pick up their prescription on the first try. I use Walgreens and do my best to be positive and patient with the wonderful people there that obviously are doing their best under difficult circumstances.

[@abrakadabrah3031]

The pharmacy manager ended it up working for a competitor. When I saw him he lost weight, was graying gave me the impression of being a human robot. This pharmacist was brilliant!!! Gorgeous!!! Customers loved and asked for him... he taught me a lot about medications, work ethics, public relations communication... And we all worked to make things easier. Certain techs would only work with him...even if they were coming from another job...