Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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I just need to vent (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Teraxias
So I’m a fairly green bean, only been with my stir for two months and while most of the time I love it some days just make me want to burn the store down with everyone inside. I consistently get shoved on front or ovens in the morning and just fucking left there for hours straight unless I’m lucky enough to be able to ask for bar time. All the shifts but one seem to either dislike me or be completely ambivalent and the only partner who ever tries to have actual conversations with me during down-time is the guy who trained me and we hardly ever get to work side by side. I really like the work and the customers and all my coworkers as individuals, but the whole they’re all just really cliquey and think they’re better at the job than everyone else. I’ve just been coming home wanting to cry a lot lately and I don’t know what to do. It’s not even that stressful most days it’s just lonely and monotonous and feels like I don’t matter
mekenzie223 6 points 4y ago
here’s the thing, like someone else has already said: partners come and go. at my store, we’ve had more people start and quit than actually stay in the past few months. nobody tries to get attached at all unless the green bean makes an effort. when i first started almost a year ago, i knew two people at the store. the guy who trained me transferred the week after i was off training, so i practically had nobody for a while. i thought that the store seemed cliquey but after a few months, people finally started talking to me. just give it time and try to put yourself out there.
Teraxias [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I’ve been trying to remember that and I’ll keep trying, it’s just really rough on slow days cause we’re pretty locked-in at our stations and it gets so damn lonely. I’ll try to stay positive for now though. Thank you, friend
therealcarlotta 6 points 4y ago
I’m 3 months in. I know how you’re feeling, it sucks. But try to not take it personal. I’m sure it’s not you! Partners come and go in the blink of an eye- so during peak/busier times the shifts want to keep the stronger/more experienced partners on bar and on the register. I was literally stuck in the drive thru window for 2 months. I hated it!!! But it’s getting better for me now. I hope things improve for you! Also, definitely have an open conversation with your store manager. It’s not worth it to feel so crappy. Tell them you’re ready for more responsibility, or that you’d like the opportunity to learn more and practice on bar. Good luck!
Teraxias [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Thanks, I’m trying to stay positive and put myself out there it’s just been a really hard week at work, at home, and online. I appreciate your support and I’ll keep what you said in mind
BadDadBot 2 points 4y ago
Hi trying to stay positive and put myself out there it’s just been a really hard week at work, at home, and online. i appreciate your support and i’ll keep what you said in mind, I'm dad.
Teraxias [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Thanks baddadbot
Teraxias [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I’ve even been up front and honest that I have severe ADHD and OCD and am at my best when given a chance to move around so I don’t get stuck on a loop or zone out. One shift has given it any consideration
mathdaddy69 1 points 4y ago
I felt similarly when I first started. I almost never got bar time and was always put on CS. I think it’s more about getting familiar with your store and the flow of business. Just hang in there and keep doing 100% and soon you’ll get more flexible in the various positions!
Teraxias [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I totally get that and have kept it in mind a lot but like, I’m getting up to three months now I know the POS back to front, I know the regulars, bring in a fair amount of tips, and I’m fast on oven. Just f’n put me somewhere else, just every once in a while so I don’t want to blow my head off
madelyn_elizabeth02 1 points 4y ago
I would just honestly ask to be transferred to another store. It looks like the co-workers are not making a great effort on their part to help you feel included so try as much as you can to feel welcomed and if that doesn't work ask to be transferred to another store. Good luck.
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