Intern in retail or hospital setting?

[KingJulles11]

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Hello all!
I will be a p1 in a couple of weeks. I have 2 great opportunities to work either as an intern in a retail store in which I had worked as a tech, or in a hospital. I have never worked in a hospital pharmacy but do have interest. I would like to know from anyone, what pay is like for both? Which one can I work ~30hrs while in school? Any other information is welcome!

 

[KingJulles11]

Hello all!
I will be a p1 in a couple of weeks. I have 2 great opportunities to work either as an intern in a retail store in which I had worked as a tech, or in a hospital. I have never worked in a hospital pharmacy but do have interest. I would like to know from anyone, what pay is like for both? Which one can I work ~30hrs while in school? Any other information is welcome!

What I meant by my 2nd ? Is...*which one would be more manageable to work 30 hrs while in school*

 

[RxMonkey]

I would snag the hospital job. These are normally more sought after in saturated areas (such as a college town with a COP). The hospital experience, especially 4 years worth, will put you in a better position for the job market in 4 years.

Tech pay is generally higher in hospital than in retail. I would imagine intern pay is along the same lines.

As far as working 30 hours/week... I can only speak for retail.. which is quite draining... on your feet, angry customers, frustrating phone calls, etc. Also, depending on your state, 30 hours/week might put you into full-time status. Which a chain would not allow.