So many people I know who work here are in the same boat. And it isn't just one shift or one manager. Two three year partners at my old store quit, a friend of mine fights the urge to walk out, two people one a long term partner at my new store just quit. If I didn't need insurance I would go too.
It has become less about coffee and customer interaction. And more about numbers and attaining unreachable goals and speed.
My body hurts daily. I have to work two jobs to make bills. The stress isn't worth it.

I hope that things change and get better for you and for all of us but the harsh reality is that if it doesn't it is better to break up with the bux than be miserable.

(Sorry for the mini rant)

I'm right there with you! I'm actually looking for another job right now!

I would pick up shifts in other stores around the district and see if there is one you would consider transferring to first. It's totally understandable to burn out in this industry and want to get out, but the way you describe your particular situation makes it sound like it's just the SM. A change of scenery might be what the doctor ordered.

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Reading this post and the other comments is so disheartening. I'm currently working in a Licensed Starbucks and seriously considering applying to the full Starbucks up the street. I for the most part enjoy Starbucks but the licensee store is killing me.

I’m so sorry you have to go through that... I’m sadly going through the same but it’s been tough at my Starbucks ever since I got here. One day I was so stressed I went to the bathroom just so nobody could see me cry.. and now everyone there basically knows I want to leave. But they’re trying to manipulate me into staying with how short staffed the store is and how I have to learn how to adjust to bad conditions at times.