Breaking a contract with a retail pharmacy

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Ryan in Strawn, Illinois 52 months ago	I am 1.5 years into a 3 year committment with a large chain pharmacy. An opportunity to go back into hospital in my local area as a director has risen. Has anyone heard of anyone breaking a contract and not having to pay back the sign-on bonus? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Nader in North Wales, Pennsylvania 52 months ago	No not generally, but you can try to negotiate to have your potential employer payout the rest of your contract. Regards, Nader - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Darren in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 50 months ago	Ryan in Strawn, Illinois said: I am 1.5 years into a 3 year committment with a large chain pharmacy. An opportunity to go back into hospital in my local area as a director has risen. Has anyone heard of anyone breaking a contract and not having to pay back the sign-on bonus? I have an opening for a Director of Pharmacy in TX. Would you or anyone you know be interested in the position? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Eldonie in Nanuet, New York 50 months ago	Ryan in Strawn, Illinois said: I am 1.5 years into a 3 year committment with a large chain pharmacy. An opportunity to go back into hospital in my local area as a director has risen. Has anyone heard of anyone breaking a contract and not having to pay back the sign-on bonus? Why don't you negotiate a sign on bonus with your new employer and then use that to repay your current employer? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Eldonie in Nanuet, New York 50 months ago	We are currently recruiting for Staff Pharmacists in New York, Louisiana, and Miwaukee. Would you or any of your colleague looking to make a career move? Requirement at least one year of experience as a Staff Pharmacist. Must have the appropriate state license. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
salem in Richardson, Texas 49 months ago	Darren in Fort Lauderdale, Florida said: I have an opening for a Director of Pharmacy in TX. Would you or anyone you know be interested in the position? yes i would be interested. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Eldonie in Nanuet, New York 49 months ago	Okay- please contact me at barronjobs@optonline.net. Thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Donie in Nanuet, New York 49 months ago	Director- Patient Services We are currently recruiting for 2 Nurse Managers with home health experience to work in Watertown, New York. If you know of any qualified candidate who is looking for this opportunity- please refer them to me. If the candidate is hired, we will send you a check of $500 as a referral fee. Thank you. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Magpie in Hood River, Oregon 49 months ago	A colleague of mine broke many a contract, and is now on a few "no hire" lists. He worked the system really well, but those of us who know him think it's pretty stinky. We agree that he basically ripped off the company for which we work. So if you care about your reputation, I'd start with Nader's advice above. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Donie in Nanuet, New York 49 months ago	We are currently recruiting for a Director, Pharmacy in New York- please let me know if you know of any qualified individuals. We are also looking for a registered nurse to work as Director - Patient Services in Watertown, NY. Thanks, Eldonie - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
J Brodsky, Esq. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 42 months ago	Ryan in Strawn, Illinois said: I am 1.5 years into a 3 year committment with a large chain pharmacy. An opportunity to go back into hospital in my local area as a director has risen. Has anyone heard of anyone breaking a contract and not having to pay back the sign-on bonus? We are investigating the sale of expited medications by large chains. Any information would be very helpful. Thanks, Jason - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
TERRYMYE in Jamestown, New York 33 months ago	Eldonie in Nanuet, New York said: We are currently recruiting for Staff Pharmacists in New York, Louisiana, and Miwaukee. Would you or any of your colleague looking to make a career move? Requirement at least one year of experience as a Staff Pharmacist. Must have the appropriate state license. YES EMAIL ME AT GMAIL - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Laughing Pharm.D in Newark, New Jersey 31 months ago	Magpie in Hood River, Oregon said: A colleague of mine broke many a contract, and is now on a few "no hire" lists. He worked the system really well, but those of us who know him think it's pretty stinky. We agree that he basically ripped off the company for which we work. So if you care about your reputation, I'd start with Nader's advice above. You and your clique are a joke. How many retail companies actually keep their word whenever they promise or say they'll do something. If you owe the money pay it back because you are not like them, not cuz some brown nose is trying to scare you with the dreaded no hire list. A lot of our new grads/existing pharms are conned by the allure of big quick money, but are not treated or paid deservingly. FAst FooD Far from Pharmacy....hello I'm CP30 may I take your order???? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Laughing Pharm.D in Newark, New Jersey 31 months ago	J Brodsky, Esq. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: We are investigating the sale of expited medications by large chains. Any information would be very helpful. Thanks, Jason You might want to hire consultants for that. I doubt the most troubled Pharmacist would help a leec..I mean lawyer - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Stop scamming the pharmacists!! in Jamaica, New York 27 months ago	I received relocation assistance from a major chain when I first graduated from Pharmacy school, and I ended up regretting the fact that I took their money. We make way too much money to be cornered by a few measly bucks. It would be better if they were to give people extra money at the end of each year for a couple of years. Better yet, I wonder if a company could add the money to your retirement fund or 401k account at the end of a commitment (Tax free?). Humm..... Anyway, the point is this, don't sign any commitment!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Nortgum in Oak Harbor, Washington 26 months ago	TERRYMYE in Jamestown, New York said: YES EMAIL ME AT GMAIL I am wondering if you know any networking for staff pharmacist position in Seattle/Everett WA state? I'm a floater pharmacist for a large chain but I would like to have more stable assignment. Already posting in job search. Any insider hint to land a job quicker is welcome. Thanks in advance. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
No more retail for me! in San Francisco, California 11 months ago	Retail chains would still have many applicants even if they did not offer signon bonuses. The reason they do offer them is to prevent pharmacists from leaving unpleasant working environments. It gives the company total control of what to do with you. My contract stipulated that I work at least 38 hours in a specific district. They didn't have enough hours to give that to any of their floater pharmacists. And now that I found and accepted a stable position elsewhere, they are making me pay back the bonus+taxes. New grads: I know you need the money, but really be careful what you sign... those contracts tend to be airtight and unfair. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
bob in Champaign, Illinois 7 months ago	Darren in Fort Lauderdale, Florida said: I have an opening for a Director of Pharmacy in TX. Would you or anyone you know be interested in the position? i am a pharmacist in illinois. i have 3 years experiance as a pharmacy technician and 8 months experiance as a pharmacist in charge in retail pharmacy i would like to move to texas if i get better opportunity. my e mail adress is bhargav_patel1984@yahoo.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
BOB in Arcola, Illinois 7 months ago	HI DAVE YES I CAN MOVE TO DENVER IF THE RIGHT OFFER CAME ALONG.IN FACT I CAN MOVE TO ANYWHERE IF I GET GOOD OPPORTUNITY.just i have to get colorado license for that i think it takes 2-3 weeks. BOB FROM ILLINOIS - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

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