2014 Walgreens offers

[Elle928]

I apologize if this has been posted elsewhere, I did a search and couldn't really find what I was looking for. Does anyone know what the new grad offers have been for walgreens in the philadelphia area? I recently received an offer for $108k for 40 hrs/week, but was been told this was low and that wag was offering their interns closer to 120-125K. Any input is greatly appreciated!

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[BMBiology]

I recently received an offer for $108k for 40 hrs/week, but was been told this was low

Yeah that's low. When I graduated several years ago, new graduates were making almost $10 per hour more than your offer. That's 20 k a year (not even including inflation). But, I hear PA is pretty saturated. I would ask several questions:

(1) Is the 40 hours a week guarenteed? Is it in writing?
(2) How far is the commute?
(3) When will you start to get 401 k match?
(4) When will you start to get health benefits? How many hours a week do you have to work in order to get it?

 

[Gombrich12]

Let's be honest, what are you going to do? They are offering it because they know someone else will take the same offer. To be honest thats a wage people were getting nearly 10 years ago. The profession is going south quick.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

$52/hour isn't terrible, but its on the low end. CVS starts at $54. After a few years, you'll be over $60.

 

[BenJammin]

After a few years? What the hell? You guys must be in a super saturated area because all of the new grads here are getting $58-60

 

[rxgolfer]

Oh gosh, and I actually put Philadelphia as my top 3 for my Wag application. Yuck. Getting upper 60s here on the West Coast.

 

[pharmacy7424]

Oh gosh, and I actually put Philadelphia as my top 3 for my Wag application. Yuck. Getting upper 60s here on the West Coast.

Is this middle of nowhere West Coast, or in a city?

 

[extra07extra]

I am have friend is started in recent and got $68/hour

 

[type b pharmD]

Mountain west / southwest .. $64 , small city.. 108k.. you may want to renegotiate ... friend in Denver (very saturated city) said wags is doing about $58 there and that is considered their lowest paying district in the west.

 

[pharmacy7424]

Basic economics

More people want to live in a big city (ie philadelphia) than a small town.
Hence, salaries will be lower.
The more desirable the location, the lower the salary, regardless of cost of living

 

[rxgolfer]

Lived in Philth for three summers. My LEAST favorite east coast city. To one of the posters above, its a hybrid of both. Check out my past posts for more info.