Avantages
Stable company with long history and decent financials. Computer system really is one of the best in the industry, so that makes learning it AND teaching techs (high turnover is an issue) a much quicker and easier process. There is something to be said for windows-based system... Also, I think how much you like a particular location depends on the Rx Supervisor, the pharmacy manager, the store manager, and the techs. As a floater all over NJ I have seen some really great stores and some really ugly ones. I suppose working in one store one can make more impact...
Inconvénients
Retail is retail. Often the stores are short-staffed, but that depends on how good your Rx supervisor is. I would say we are OK here. However, the training is rather limited, as is information sharing. Pharmacists should have more opportunity to share best practices, learnings, etc. Also, Walgreens doesn't encourage further learning to any significant extent. It would be better if they paid for attendance of a major meeting once every two years or something like that. Would help with live CE hours too. Also,store managers often think they are in charge of the pharmacy too, and that's just plan annoying because they don't have a clue.