Pros
Near unlimited overtime (on average I received 5-8 hours overtime every pay period for the last 9 months) (with opportunities for 12-15 hours overtime per pay period in the last 6 months), fast paced work environment (most stores are run at a minimum staffing level or perpetually understaffed so you will always have lots of work to do), opportunities to work at other stores within your district (because the district I worked in was always short staffed I was able to work full 8 hour shifts at other stores and that whole shift would be overtime).
Kontras
GOSSIP, DRAMA, LACK OF CONSISTENCY. If you've heard a rumor like this about Rite Aid- it's true. I'll keep this short, trust no one. This company is looking for steel-skinned, heartless, machine-like robots. DO NOT MAKE WAVES. DO NOT BE A FREE THINKER. DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS. And use your paid time off all up BEFORE you leave. Outdated technology, outdated best practices, outdated teaching methods, outdated company. Outdated tech: we have more issues with the registers either crashing or freezing than running a Windows computer without firewalls. Most stores are in need or remodels or have recently undergone a remodel, which consists of an interior face lift and updated lighting and camera systems. They reuse most of the fixtures and all of the tech. Outdated best practices: outdated training modules, still using the same training methods that we taught in the late 90's, there is no formal training program for Assistant Managers, Store Managers, Associates (cashiers) and a very roughly outlined 2 weeks program for Shift Supervisors. Outdated teaching methods: Rite Aid has yet to incorporate smart phones or mobile technology into the workplace and does not even have a formal phone list for vendors and maintenance. Outdated company: There are no term programs for any associate, cashier, shift supe, assistant, etc, they are all a learn at your own pace, teach yourself program. Because there is no formal training program you will see MAJOR inconsistency in work ethic and habit when you work at another store or have someone from another store come to your store to work.