Compounding pharmacy VS Walmart
Hey! I’m trying to weigh a career change and I keep going back and forth on which to choose. I’m currently a pharmacy manager at CVS and hate my life obviously. I have an opportunity for a position at a veterinary compounding pharmacy that pays fairly well and has a 5% 401k match, and the schedule is M-Fri 8-5 no holidays or weekends. They don’t provide insurance but they give a stipend for you to get it on your own (haven’t stated the stipend yet because we’re meeting again next week to clarify all the benefits/numbers). Also they are an independent vet pharmacy that ships nationwide so they’re fairly busy. The other option is a staff position at a Walmart neighborhood market pharmacy which would be nice since I wouldn’t have to be manager anymore (have hated being a manager) and obviously Walmart has good benefits across the board. However it’s still retail… I’m just conflicted on whether I should take the leap to a little bit less benefits but a much better quality of life with the compounding gig versus still staying in retail but at least I’d have good benefits. Any advice from others who have made similar decisions?