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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2019 - 11 - 29 - ID#e3i1nf
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Made it (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Imnewtoit
Made it though my first holiday as s SB barista. Started 3 weeks ago, I was scheduled like 8 hours this week. Ended up working 22. Was scheduled off on Thanksgiving, was asked to work 10-3pm (close). Someone called in sick Black Friday. Picked up that shift. I am thinking that their are always shifts to pick up. Can’t wait to stop feeling like I am in the way all the time. Need to read labels to see iced vs hot. OI ! I also need to learn to sequence. There is an open shift tomorrow . I am not going to pick it up. I did learn that covering open shifts is not only my responsibility.
NOTcreative- 22 points 3y ago
You’re still very green. Go easy on yourself. It takes time to learn everything. I’m a store manager and I tell people it took me a full year to really feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of my barista approach. You’re not in the way you’re exactly where you should be and you should act as such, we work around each other. You’re gonna make mistakes, lots of them, but that’s okay because we learn from them and get better as we develop and grow. You’re doing great, keep going, ask your fellow baristas, your shifts, and your managers for help where you need it. Don’t be worried, no one expects you to be perfect quite yet, that’s next week 😜
Imnewtoit [OP] 5 points 3y ago
Thank you. I appreciate your input. I am amazed at how positive and supportive you and my manager and fellow partners are. I assume the turnover is so high and they are constantly are having to train new people. I can’t wait to get another few weeks under my belt. Again, thank you.
daniboy145 2 points 3y ago
I’m pretty new myself!! Glad we both made it through!! I’m about a month and a half in. I had friends teach me a little about drinks and stuff before starting. I wouldn’t be anywhere nearly as good as I’ve gotten without it. I still have lots to learn! We got this!!!!!!! I’m happy your week went good at least! Keep trying your best and never be hard on yourself! 😊
staycraycray 2 points 3y ago
I’m so proud of you!!! You did it!!!
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