So I know this a pretty commonly asked question, but just seeking some advice if possible. :) I am a partner of about 8 months and was a manager at a fast food facility prior to coming to Starbucks for the ASU program. I’m only 21, so I don’t know if my age will deter me from promotion, but I did become a manager at 18 at my previous job so I do luckily have experience as a manager. I was excited to not be a manager anymore when I came to Starbucks, but now I’m struggling financially. This is mainly because the shifts are the only ones who get 40 hours a week at my store; as a barista, I only get 25 and I am the barista with the highest hours at my store! I caught on to the job quickly and am comfortable as a barista. I know I need to become a shift to get the hours I need to be comfortable financially again. I also don’t want to be that person who’s only in it for the money; I do genuinely care about my job and am ready for this next step. I would rather become a shift and work 40 hours a week with only Starbucks than get a second job (I have one lined up, but don’t want to take it). Starbucks and its benefits really help me, so I don’t want to invest my time into a second company. We just got a new SM who decided she didn’t like me as soon as she came and that’s a whole other thing, so I have thought I may need to transfer to be promoted. I also wouldn’t want baristas who’ve been there longer to resent me if I were promoted. I was asked if I’d be interested in being a shift during my interview because of my managerial experience and at the time I wasn’t, but said I’d be open to it after I was comfortable with the job. I am just looking for advice on becoming a shift, if I should transfer, and what other shifts did to make themselves stand out. Thank you to all you wonderful baristas and shifts in advance. ❤️