Blacklisted amongst chains?

[pharmacy7424]

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Hired as a grad intern for a big box chain, been working the last couple months. Expect to transition to licensed RPh job shortly.

An opportunity for a non-retail job has come along that I would significantly prefer. Closest thing to a 'unicorn' job that a new grad can get, IMO. Don't think I can safely do this current retail job for long.

Obviously this will not go over well with DM. Should I care? Haven't signed anything yet. Will this result in some sort of blacklist that is shared amongst the chains?

 

[Momus]

No.

Jump now. Your DM given the chance to get a better job will do the same sh1t, so don't feel bad. Not for anyone.

 

[BMBiology]

Hired as a grad intern for a big box chain, been working the last couple months. Expect to transition to licensed RPh job shortly.

An opportunity for a non-retail job has come along that I would significantly prefer. Closest thing to a 'unicorn' job that a new grad can get, IMO. Don't think I can safely do this current retail job for long.

Obviously this will not go over well with DM. Should I care? Haven't signed anything yet. Will this result in some sort of blacklist that is shared amongst the chains?

Dont worry about your DM. He has a list of new grads waiting to take your spot. Come up with a good reason tho...like your bf found a new job in another city so you guys have to move. Also make sure everything is 100% set before you make the transition. Your DM will forget about you in ...3...2...1.

 

[maria1oh]

Just give some notice that you are quitting and it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Sunshine98]

Run while you can. Depending on the situation later and if your location is near the same chain, do be surprised if a DM calls or walks in to make you an offer again in a few years if a store is short, etc

 

[Unchained]

Being blacklisted by the chains would be a blessing. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[pharmacy7424]

If he is not so comfortable with you for that job then I suggest you not to take it. I think his problem with you is that you are new. Look, if you do show yourself like they want then your carrier will be ruined. So, please don't risk it.

That is the problem.

I am doing a good job and the DM likes me and is planning on putting me in a store. Possibly even straight to a manager job. I would definately be burning a bridge by leaving. I have accepted grad intern pay for 2 months with the intention of an RPh assignment, to quit before taking the RPh job would obviously not be a good thing.

So again, will I be blacklisted, etc.? Should I even care? I don't especially like this busy retail environment, and the new job is much, much better. I just don't want to damage my career by screwing over a major employer that is likely well connected in the area.

 

[Trent Steele]

Nobody in life is going to look out for you, except you. Do what is best for your career, your old company will go on without you. Never feel bad for grabbing an opportunity...

 

[RxMonkey]

So again, will I be blacklisted, etc.? Should I even care? I don't especially like this busy retail environment, and the new job is much, much better. I just don't want to damage my career by screwing over a major employer that is likely well connected in the area.

If you haven't signed a contract, I don't see an issue. As others have mentioned, your DM will forget about you quickly. There are many new graduates willing to take your job

The DM likes me and is planning on putting me in a store. Possibly even straight to a manager job.

Further, while I'm sure that you are very good at your job and would be an excellent pharmacy manager... I have seen DMs put new pharmacists directly into PIC roles because they are the only ones inexperienced enough to take them. There is a reason certain stores will not hang on to a PIC for longer than a few months.

 

[fauxden]

I was lined up ( no contract signed) to take a job for Wags out of school. I got a better job offer (ie, not with wags), emailed the DM, he got pissed and wanted my Rx manager to fire me on the spot. She didn't (oddly they were short staffed....). Worked for like 3 more weeks until starting my new job. Don't know if I'm "blacklisted" at wags, but what does it matter? I don't work for wags.

 

[eagles22]

That is the problem.

I am doing a good job and the DM likes me and is planning on putting me in a store. Possibly even straight to a manager job. I would definately be burning a bridge by leaving. I have accepted grad intern pay for 2 months with the intention of an RPh assignment, to quit before taking the RPh job would obviously not be a good thing.

So again, will I be blacklisted, etc.? Should I even care? I don't especially like this busy retail environment, and the new job is much, much better. I just don't want to damage my career by screwing over a major employer that is likely well connected in the area.

Huge red flag that they're willing to put someone with literally 0 experience being a pharmacist in to the manager's position. Why hasn't someone with the company taken the spot? In what other business does the new guy get to be the boss? I'm sure you're smart and hard working, but think about that long and hard before accepting. All my friend's that have taken manager positions are now regretting it.

 

[trailerpark]

I was lined up ( no contract signed) to take a job for Wags out of school. I got a better job offer (ie, not with wags), emailed the DM, he got pissed and wanted my Rx manager to fire me on the spot. She didn't (oddly they were short staffed....). Worked for like 3 more weeks until starting my new job. Don't know if I'm "blacklisted" at wags, but what does it matter? I don't work for wags.

How often are district managers in your store? Did you see him while you were still working 3 more weeks?

 

[fauxden]

How often are district managers in your store? Did you see him while you were still working 3 more weeks?

hah, no. He was not around too often. After I told him I took a different job he emailed or called my manager and told her to fire me. She said no. I worked for 2-3 more weeks and that was it. My manager was cool. I only talked to the DM a handful of times. I doubt he would know my name, unless he created the infamous "blacklist" and put my name on it.

 

[molyhelp]

So again, will I be blacklisted, etc.? Should I even care? ........I just don't want to damage my career by screwing over a major employer that is likely well connected in the area.
pharmacy7424, Yesterday at 7:55 AM

Let's review Black list:
Pharmacy managers that did not do well, under-performed, got demoted to be staff or floater.
Staff pharmacists that did not do well, under-performed, got demoted to be floater.
Floaters that did not do well when in store, refused to work weekend shifts, refused to sell birth control, refused to sell abortion therapy for rape victim....
Pharmacists that argued with coworkers to the point of creating multiple meetings between Human Resources Manager, District Manager, Pharmacy Manager, every 3 months!
Pharmacist that stole 2 pills of C2 and got caught.
Pharmacist that ate before buying a bag of chip and got fired.
Pharmacists that don't answer calls when District Manager asked for help on weekend.
Intern that argued with tech and failed rotation.
Grad interns that left company before being pharmacist for another job.
Pharmacists that opened pharmacy and took most patients.
Pharmacists that worked for independent while working for chain, got caught, got fired.
Pharmacists that worked after hour, got caught, got fired (the conscientious worker that violated Labor Law.)
Pharmacists that left company after getting intensive trainings for 3 weeks.

You are somewhere in that list of Blacklist.

If the District Manager has a spouse who works as District Manager for another chain. How many stories can you share in bed?

If they do share story, would they pick the story of: "one of many grad interns left for another pharmacist job"?

What is the chance of you stuck in the mind of the story receiver? Slim chance.

Your chance of being blacklisted among chains is very very slim.
Your chance of being blacklisted inside the mind of District Manager is also slim.

When you finally leave, consider a secret many have done: giving your District Manager a small gift as token of appreciation for the friendship. I have seen gifts ranging from basket of fruit, box of chocolate, personalized hand made cards, box of pastries, Mastercard gift card of $25, gift card of $50....The selection was vastly different, depending on the mind if gift giver.

I have seen both ways: people that hate managers and people that still keep good bond with managers even years later. Even if we are not together, best to build and maintain the good bond with managers.

 

[trailerpark]

I've never heard of someone quitting a job and giving their manager a present. lol srly?

 

[molyhelp]

I've never heard of someone quitting a job and giving their manager a present. lol srly?

Certain someone walked into the district office, got invited for trying some chocolate,
Wow, taste great...Where is this from?
And the stories flowed and flowed....

 

[Newpharmacist]

This is going to sound lame.. but I really didn't know there was anything like being blacklisted from chains!?! Been a pharmacist for 5 years

 

[trailerpark]

Maybe you would be blacklisted from that specific chain in that specific location since the pharmacy DM is the same and could unofficially blacklist you, but once you move to other chains or other states in that same chain you should be fine.

 

[ChalupaBatman86]

The only blacklist is the OIG exclusion list. When you leave or get terminated you are marked as eligible for hire or not eligible for rehire. People who are marked "not eligible" can and do get rehired anyway, but if you are the hiring manager and that person fails it looks bad for you.

 

[BidingMyTime]

First, there is no "official" blacklist that chains share, however pharmacy is a small world, pharmacists across chains knows each other, and they talk & share stories. What you are contemplating is pretty mild in the grand scheme of things--I doubt you would be marked "ineligible" for rehire with your current chain, but it is possible. I advise always trying to avoid burning bridges, but sometimes its not possible. You got a better job opportunity, you have made any legal contracts, so be as diplomatic as possible, but go for the job that you think will suit you best.