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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 01 - 07 - ID#elf6r5
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Wellp I think I'm about done (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by amorbaleine
I live in a large city and the minimum wage just went up on January 1st (which is a much needed thing, I have full time coworkers that can barely afford food). Now the thing that's making me not want to work for sbux anymore is the fact that I now make less than 50 cents more than a brand new hire, and I'm a 5 year partner. To say it boils my blood is an under statement. My store has quite a few under year partners and so I end up doing a lot of extra work, but on the days where I just can't do it all, I get petty notes about the most ridiculous things. Its just so frustrating that my time put in and knowledge makes no diff. I also refuse to be a ssv again, not worth the headache for a couple extra $$$.
Theotar 6 points 3y ago
Yeah this was my problem. Don’t worry though, if you ask for DM for a raise she will let you talk with the regional manager. That manager will take some time asking people above them, then will find a excuse to give a raise. Only took me about 2 months.
amorbaleine [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Ive thought about asking for a raise. But where i am they want to see you going the extra mile and doing even more to show you deserve it. I have lots of pride in my work and already give all I can to customers and my partners. So I'm just tired. Haha.
Theotar 5 points 3y ago
That’s where you explain your advancements/ don’t let them talk you down. It’s their tactic to talk explain your never good enuf, and you still need to grow. Truth is they need to grow and appreciate all the love/ pain we put into our work. When they talk down tell them there undermining everything that you have improved. Time to get your 17hr. I can send you my messages I sent to my DM if that help.
amorbaleine [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Yes please!
Theotar 2 points 3y ago
Miss DM
Over the years I have worked with Starbucks, I have pushed my limits to provide the very best of service during shifts. I have helped lead many stores, which were lacking our ethics, to reflect our message and values. I have been told by many customers and employs they value my positive approach, not only in my work, but for life as a whole. I believe full heartedly in our mission. Even when I was not employed with the company, I lived to inspire. I have felt, however, Starbucks is lacking in financial rewards for my commitment.

I had been told by many managers to be rewarded with higher pay I need to prove my determination to better myself and become a higher valued employ. I took this information and literally began jogging around stores. I was known at each store as an incredible hard worker, willing to Conquer any task.

I have had many customers and managers praise my quality of beverage. Some specifically ask that I craft their drinks knowing that it will be made at a superb level. I have helped lead with my skills to teach other employs to do the same.


May of my fellow baristas love my leadership style. I set examples and positive reinforcement as my key plans. Being observant of partners success, more than their failures, has helped me become a favorite in about every store I worked. I balance out training, support, and feedback with great accuracy, helping my partners grow rapidly.

My abilities as a shift are an example of my determination to be better for Starbucks. I have a lot of disadvantages being dyslexic, and I had feared the responsibilities of being a shift might be too burdensome for me to handle. Despite this, I persevered. Other shifts have looked up to me for motivation on becoming better. There are other shifts I have helped teach the paperwork and skills needed to be better during work.

I continue to be very flexible and patient with Starbucks, but I am upset about being misled by managers on how to be rewarded with better pay. I am living in poverty. It has been shown in studies performance of workers decreases when living off low wages. Written in a paper DFID (department of international developments) it states “There is overwhelming evidence that higher incomes lead to a better quality of life, not least in terms of the Millennium Development Goals on health and education.” With less stress outside my work, I can take on more responsibilities during my shifts.

I ask that I finally be listened to and given more suitable wage for all give to our company. I have become greater in just about every aspect needed for my position. My goal is to help grow others and myself to better help our mission. Cause of all this I ask for substantial wage increase outside our computer made wage plan. I wish to be treated as a human being and not as a cost for our business.

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