It really all depends on the store you get and how your manager handles the SCHEDULE. - Assistant Manager CVS Health Employee Review

4.0
Aug 20, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Pretty much everyone works like a family. A well oiled machine. Every now and then you get a few kinks in here and there, but they usually work their way out....sometimes with a little help. Training is a big part of this company and I fully appreciate it.

Cons

There are a few things that kind of hurt CVS from my eyes. First off is the Heath Care benefits. I was so used to going into a Kaiser Permanente,putting down my 30 dollar copay, and that was it with my old company. CVS uses Etna, and and besides the copay, you have to pay a little more for everything that was done. Bill to follow. The second part is for those who wish to move up in the company. Find a store that has a manager that is willing to work with you and get you to the classes you need. It can get a little crazy. I'm at my 3rd store now. Lets hope 3rd time is a charm.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Dec 13, 2014
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Pros

I learned a lot working there as far as how to run a business as well as how to develop a team. I had one of the most successful teams in the company ranking as the top store year over year in two separate markets, one in the Northeast one in the Southeast. I was a paragon winner with the company as well. My most recent DM was very supportive. I genuinely thank them for the opportunity and the knowledge that I acquired while working with them.

Cons

Work hours were excessive. To be successful hours worked were borderline slavery. While I willingly worked them to be successful, the week you didn't you were immediately behind. Vacations were almost non existent due to constant visitors from corporate stopping in to do reviews. Holiday weeks were paid 4 days regular 1 holiday and you worked all 5. The facade of the stores looking great when these people stop by versus the reality of the business is polarizing. There were always teams of people and excessive expenditures of payroll thrown into stores prior to their visits. While I understood the need to make an appearance, it was always will always be a backwards way off thinking. Company preaches quality of life for their clients while quality of life for their employees is non-existent. As a "manager" in your average store you will be "managing" a total of one person during your shift, with a total of 10 people at location. Location open hours will exceed total payroll hours ie Sun-Sat 7am-10pm = 15hrs per day x 7 days x 2 people = 210 hrs which excludes the need to have a person unload deliveries that come in during non opened hours. Your budgeted hours will be approximately 208 hrs. I will only mention that during the month of December that there are extended hours for the stores but no budgeted hours to accommodate. Stores are held to strict shrink targets with little to no control over external theft. Remember 2 people at location, if four people enter to steal there is nothing you can do to stop them. These are facts not personal prejudices.

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