micromanaging hell - Patient Care Specialist Walgreens Employee Review

1.0
Dec 18, 2018
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Pros

The employees are great. A lot of very nice people.

Cons

Upper management shows no consideration for any kind of work/ life balance. Sure they talk a good game; then they make it very clear that you don't matter at all. I have had co-workers who have actually been told that they are easily replaceable. This WAS a great place to work before it became AllianceRx. Now it's a oppressive dreary place where even the small daily pleasures are slowly taken away from you. Steer Clear if you have other options.

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Cons

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