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    Pharmacy Assistant
    Nov 2025
    Belconnen ACT 26171 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Bad, stay away. Worst retail experience.
    The good thingsI've made a lot of friends with the other I people met working there.
    The challengesEverything is bad. It is the epitome of bad retail. If you've worked retail before, it is like that except exclusively worse. Staff training is abysmal, if you care at all about your work ethic, this isn't the place. Stock is routinely forced on to the shelf, massively overfilling it, or it's just not put on the shelf. Leading to situations of having to fix others mistakes for, sometimes, hours. I'm not sure if all stores have enacted this, but recently my store has also taken to timing and comparing how fast everyone fills the shelves. This has brought in a myriad of problems, which doesn't seem to matter to the managers. Stock is left on the floor untouched, in the wrong place, all in the name of speed. Boxes pile up to around 6ft at times because no one can be bothered to flatten their boxes since they're being timed. Also the measurement of x boxes per hour is defunct as boxes contents vary from 2 tubs of protein to 20 cartons of makeup. Better, more hands on staff training.
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    Pharmacy Assistant
    Sep 2025
    Canberra ACT 2600Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Toxic working environment and Unprofessional Management
    The good thingsThe only positive part of working here was that the salary was always paid on time, nothing else.
    The challengesI worked here full-time and the experience was extremely disappointing. The workplace culture is toxic — favoritism, gossip, and unfair treatment are part of daily life. Hardworking staff are often overlooked, while laziness gets excused. Management does not handle conflicts fairly and often turns a blind eye to serious issues. The environment is stressful and unprofessional, which makes it impossible to grow or feel respected as an employee. Communication is poor, and there’s little accountability for mistakes. If you are only looking for temporary work and don’t mind a chaotic and negative environment, this place might suit you. But if you value respect, fairness, and a healthy workplace culture, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere.
    10 people found this helpful
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    Experienced Pharmacist
    Aug 2025
    Fyshwick ACT 26092 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    A toxic and unsupportive workplace where genuine concerns are met with punishment, not support.
    The good thingsThe role itself gave me the opportunity to work as a pharmacist in a busy environment, which allowed me to use my professional skills and interact with a wide range of patients. Junior staff members and colleagues were collegial and welcoming, and I enjoyed the connection with customers and colleagues at the ground level.
    The challengesManagement displayed a pattern of micromanagement, excessive scrutiny, and punitive responses to minor issues. There was little regard for employee wellbeing; stress and mental health impacts were treated as inconvenience rather than genuine issues. Work–life balance was virtually absent. Expected to provide up to four weeks’ notice even for a single day of family or personal commitment. The overall culture fostered insecurity and fear, discouraging staff from raising legitimate concerns about safety and professional standards.
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