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ninah · 04-10-2008, 02:14 AM

Hi guys
Here is my dilema!!!
I have got an offer from one company in a pharmacy about 20 mile from where I live,they are offering me $27.50/hour.
Another company have offered me a job in a place about 150 miles from where I live(obviously I will have to relocate),they will pay me $41/hour ,plus $30,000 bonus within 2 weeks of starting my intern job,however it is located in the middle of nowhere and is not a very nice place to live.They also want me to sign a 3 years contract with them.
I am not sure what to do,I know that knok knew someone who accepted a good pay in a remote place and did regret it later.
Your opinions will be much appreciated.

ramki.swan · 04-10-2008, 05:15 AM

If it is for your internship then I would stick with the first company. Because, once you get your pharmacist license the pay rate would be the same at all the chains. Moreover I don't like contracts. Best of luck.

knok · 04-10-2008, 05:52 AM

Right.

Check the co-workers as well. Do they have a real lunch break? What another friend of mine faced was that the break was only on the paper. Actually, she never had time to even go to the bathroom (must sneak out technically) or to drink water at all. Forget about the lunch break. She counted every single day of working there until her H-1 B was expired and then bye, bye.. She went back home already. This one was in a suburban area, in the middle of somewhere.

Check the supervisor and the help from technicians too.

Another friend of mine started only $8, and then, increased to $13 for Internship. He has a lunch break with the help of 4 technicians when he works. The owner has parties for employees from time to time. This is also in a remote area. There are 4 streets in a very small town but he is happy. Every other weekend, he flies an airplane to play golf with his friends. His reason to be in the USA because of his family obligation, not an economic reason.

Both of them received the same payrate.

If money is the main reason, you might not make it thorughout your career.

ramutha · 04-10-2008, 12:46 PM

COngrats ninah. I think you must think the convenience and comforts of you and your family for the next three years before you decide anything.Does that 3year include your internship period too?

ninah · 04-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi Guys
Thank you so much for your replies,I think you are all right in the sense that I have to think about my family as well as the pay rate.
Ramutha
The 3 years is after I get my pharmacist license so is really 4 years alltogether.
Dear Knok
Thank you again for your advice,you are the best!!!

ramutha · 04-15-2008, 09:09 PM

Hi all,
I received an offer from rite aid. They are asking for 3years contract with no sign in bonus.The pay during internship period will be 20$ per hr.I've not received offer letter in writing. Is it good to accept the offer? Please give your comments.

erica1 · 04-29-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi Ramutha.
Did you get job at rite aid? Please let me know where are you located in CA and what type of questions are expected in the interview?any help will be greatly appreciated.
Regards

ramutha · 04-29-2008, 07:11 PM

Hi erica1,
I didn't attend the interview in person. It was just over phone. They 've offered me a store in ct.They were just asking about the exams.
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04-10-2008, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
ninah Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 189	Will you be tempted? Hi guys Here is my dilema!!! I have got an offer from one company in a pharmacy about 20 mile from where I live,they are offering me $27.50/hour. Another company have offered me a job in a place about 150 miles from where I live(obviously I will have to relocate),they will pay me $41/hour ,plus $30,000 bonus within 2 weeks of starting my intern job,however it is located in the middle of nowhere and is not a very nice place to live.They also want me to sign a 3 years contract with them. I am not sure what to do,I know that knok knew someone who accepted a good pay in a remote place and did regret it later. Your opinions will be much appreciated.

04-10-2008, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
knok TestMagic Guru Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 3,045	Right. Check the co-workers as well. Do they have a real lunch break? What another friend of mine faced was that the break was only on the paper. Actually, she never had time to even go to the bathroom (must sneak out technically) or to drink water at all. Forget about the lunch break. She counted every single day of working there until her H-1 B was expired and then bye, bye.. She went back home already. This one was in a suburban area, in the middle of somewhere. Check the supervisor and the help from technicians too. Another friend of mine started only $8, and then, increased to $13 for Internship. He has a lunch break with the help of 4 technicians when he works. The owner has parties for employees from time to time. This is also in a remote area. There are 4 streets in a very small town but he is happy. Every other weekend, he flies an airplane to play golf with his friends. His reason to be in the USA because of his family obligation, not an economic reason. Both of them received the same payrate. If money is the main reason, you might not make it thorughout your career. _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ "Every reason that tells you that things will never change disappears." "I did what I had to do because it is the right thing to do."

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ramutha Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	Hi erica1, I didn't attend the interview in person. It was just over phone. They 've offered me a store in ct.They were just asking about the exams. - Last edited by knok : 04-29-2008 at 08:30 PM. Reason: ph., didnt, ct?

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04-10-2008, 05:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramki.swan Eager! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 46	If it is for your internship then I would stick with the first company. Because, once you get your pharmacist license the pay rate would be the same at all the chains. Moreover I don't like contracts. Best of luck.

04-10-2008, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ramutha Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	COngrats ninah. I think you must think the convenience and comforts of you and your family for the next three years before you decide anything.Does that 3year include your internship period too?

04-10-2008, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
ninah Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 189	Hi Guys Thank you so much for your replies,I think you are all right in the sense that I have to think about my family as well as the pay rate. Ramutha The 3 years is after I get my pharmacist license so is really 4 years alltogether. Dear Knok Thank you again for your advice,you are the best!!!

04-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
ramutha Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 27	Hi all, I received an offer from rite aid. They are asking for 3years contract with no sign in bonus.The pay during internship period will be 20$ per hr.I've not received offer letter in writing. Is it good to accept the offer? Please give your comments.

04-29-2008, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
erica1 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Hi Ramutha. Did you get job at rite aid? Please let me know where are you located in CA and what type of questions are expected in the interview?any help will be greatly appreciated. Regards

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