Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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I just need to vent (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by ejbailey1995
I’m a green bean and have been scheduled for opening shifts quite a bit. I always make sure that I’m on time but one of my shift managers is always late and it’s super frustrating. If I had a key it’d be one thing but having to wait outside for my manger sucks. Also, if we’re late we get in trouble. So wtf?
The_Comedian86 11 points 4y ago
Don’t you mean you just need to venti....? 🤓
BlueGuitarGirl 7 points 4y ago
Make sure you write down the time your shift started in the book so you get paid for it!!! If you’re there early/on time, you can be getting paid from the time your shift started until your shift ended (if it’s a 3:30 shift and you got there at 3:20, only write down 3:30 since that’s the time your shift started—even if your manager arrived at 3:40!) it’ll make waiting in your car a lot more worth it knowing you’re getting paid to sit, relax, listen to music, or be on your phone :)
ejbailey1995 [OP] 4 points 4y ago
I wish I was in a car 😂 I’m in a city and take public transit so I’m just waiting outside. It’s a good time
BlueGuitarGirl 1 points 4y ago
Hmm...are the weather conditions bad there? Because if they are, maybe talk to your manager (or a shift you trust) and see if they can do anything.
If not, read a good book or pick up a nice hobby like knitting and go crazy :)
If not, read a good book or pick up a nice hobby like knitting and go crazy :)
schroedingerzbarista 2 points 4y ago
I just now am thinking about all the opens I was late because of a late shift or SM/ASM. Didn’t even think to write it in the book to account for MY time. TY!
BlueGuitarGirl 2 points 4y ago
Of course! When I figured it out (as an almost daily opener with constantly late shifts) I was quick to jump on it!
schroedingerzbarista 1 points 4y ago
You fucking rock
Madame_Deadly 5 points 4y ago
I feel ya. Every shift except one is always late. Today had a partner late because "it was cold" (We're in Florida lol) Other partners are always late too. Kinda ridiculous if you ask me
ejbailey1995 [OP] 7 points 4y ago
How can you make every moment right if you’re late for the moment? 😂😂
ejbailey1995 [OP] 5 points 4y ago
It’s frustrating on time. I come from a theatre background so punctuallity is like burnt in to me. I don’t understand how people can casually be late. Your partners are relying on you
alliecatb 2 points 4y ago
That’s extremely frustrating. I’m the only SSV who is always early even my manager is pretty consistently a couple minutes late. And when I open I usually have to wait for the baristas to get there. Definitely bring it up to your SM.
ejbailey1995 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I’m new so I don’t wanna cause any trouble but I may have to. No one likes this shift anyways
traumstdu 2 points 4y ago
Tell your SM! Our system doesn't always alert us to late punches unless they're more than 8 minutes over, and if everything looks good, I don't think to triple check manually.
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