Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
↑
2
↓
Baby of Starbucks? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by spf2000-17
So I’m the youngest person that works in my store (Ive been 17 for a month but 16 when I started), and some of my coworkers continuously call me the baby of Starbucks or the Starbucks baby ( one of them used to just call me kid or kiddo) . And it’s really starting to piss me off, because I know what I’m doing in all the common store positions and I’m not even the newest employee (like 5 or 6 other people have been hired after me).
And it’s not like my coworkers don’t like or talk to me because I’m young, but some of them just like treat me way different. Like they introduce me to people as the youngest barista, and sometimes speak really quietly about things when I’m right there and make me feel really insignificant. And they specifically keep me out of conversations (even if the topic really shouldn’t have anything to do with age). Like all the time. And I would understand sometimes, because I am young, but I shouldn’t have to feel so alienated.
What’s worse is that the second youngest person is less than a year older than me, but everyone treats her exactly the same as everybody else.
Like I’m ultimately fine with everything because they still treat me respectfully, but in a lot of ways I’m more mature than a lot of them and don’t deserve to be treated like a kid when I’m really not.
And it’s not like my coworkers don’t like or talk to me because I’m young, but some of them just like treat me way different. Like they introduce me to people as the youngest barista, and sometimes speak really quietly about things when I’m right there and make me feel really insignificant. And they specifically keep me out of conversations (even if the topic really shouldn’t have anything to do with age). Like all the time. And I would understand sometimes, because I am young, but I shouldn’t have to feel so alienated.
What’s worse is that the second youngest person is less than a year older than me, but everyone treats her exactly the same as everybody else.
Like I’m ultimately fine with everything because they still treat me respectfully, but in a lot of ways I’m more mature than a lot of them and don’t deserve to be treated like a kid when I’m really not.
chillin_cherry 3 points 3y ago
I would guess that they're not actively trying to make you feel bad, that calling you kiddo is their way of trying to include you and have fun with you. They probably have no idea how bad it's making you feel. I would talk to them and tell them that you honestly don't like that treatment and it makes you feel picked on and singled out. They might not have any idea. If you feel uncomfortable talking to them directly, you can always talk to your store manager or partner services if you're not finding help there.
If my guess is wrong and they're being mean on purpose, your store manager is still a great resource for you. They can even help you transfer to another store if you aren't able to resolve the problem or if it gets to be too much for you.
If my guess is wrong and they're being mean on purpose, your store manager is still a great resource for you. They can even help you transfer to another store if you aren't able to resolve the problem or if it gets to be too much for you.
Mellebelle48 3 points 3y ago
I’ve been the youngest person at every job I’ve worked at consistently since I was 13. Some by 7-8 years.
I used to hate it too but learned it could actually be a good thing even if it was annoying at the time. You’ll understand when you’re older 😉
I used to hate it too but learned it could actually be a good thing even if it was annoying at the time. You’ll understand when you’re older 😉
mattchaa 3 points 3y ago
I would definitely bring it up to them that they’re making you feel singled out like that. (I have not much room to talk because I call our youngest barista the baby but she has no issue with it and personally I think she’s the strongest on my team)
It sounds like you guys are all pretty comfortable with each other so I’d definitely let them know.
It sounds like you guys are all pretty comfortable with each other so I’d definitely let them know.
lemonwh0re1776 1 points 3y ago
Use it to your advantage and embrace it. I’ve been a regular at my store since I was 10 or so and I’m 18 right now (everyone at my store is an adult-adult) so they see me as a kid. I use it all the time to ask for help with information I’m unsure about or help with customers. “I’m sorry, I’m practically a toddler” or “thanks mom” jokes. It kinda sucks sometimes, but it really helps sometimes
Julesbievs 1 points 3y ago
i started at starbucks when i was 16, since been here for almost 4 years. definitely talk to them about how their actions are affecting you.
This nonprofit website is run by volunteers.
Please contribute if you can. Thank you!
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large-
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
©2023 HumbleCat Inc • HumbleCat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Michigan, USA.