Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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a *minor* problem (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by -Mr_Clever-
so, context.
i’m one of the only minors at my store. but i’m still one of the partners who’s been at the store the longest (half of the crew is new). because of my flexible schedule i became a closer during the summer and was super used to solo closes. recently we’ve had two baristas for close though.
now, back in december a new (ish, he used to work for the siren three other time) partner joined on. we’ll call him ryan. ryan is an overall chill dude. but as of late he’s been less enjoyable to work around. because he knows more people he’s become more comfortable saying stuff. now i’m not like “i’m a minor so everyone put on your children gloves.” but he makes a lot of sexual comments that make me uncomfortable. i have a pretty solid shift super-moma but he still makes me feel uncomfortable. how do you suggest i go about resolving this? he’s a closer so it’s not like i can just stop working with him.
i’m one of the only minors at my store. but i’m still one of the partners who’s been at the store the longest (half of the crew is new). because of my flexible schedule i became a closer during the summer and was super used to solo closes. recently we’ve had two baristas for close though.
now, back in december a new (ish, he used to work for the siren three other time) partner joined on. we’ll call him ryan. ryan is an overall chill dude. but as of late he’s been less enjoyable to work around. because he knows more people he’s become more comfortable saying stuff. now i’m not like “i’m a minor so everyone put on your children gloves.” but he makes a lot of sexual comments that make me uncomfortable. i have a pretty solid shift super-moma but he still makes me feel uncomfortable. how do you suggest i go about resolving this? he’s a closer so it’s not like i can just stop working with him.
cholispice 9 points 3y ago
I was a minor at my first store too. 🖤
He shouldn’t be making sexual jokes at work anyway, so he’s automatically in the wrong. He’s old enough to know better. You’re totally within your rights to tell him you don’t feel comfortable with his behavior, if you choose to. If you’re uncomfortable going straight to him, tell your manager or a third party hotline (where you’ll have the option to remain anonymous). You deserve to feel comfortable at work.
He shouldn’t be making sexual jokes at work anyway, so he’s automatically in the wrong. He’s old enough to know better. You’re totally within your rights to tell him you don’t feel comfortable with his behavior, if you choose to. If you’re uncomfortable going straight to him, tell your manager or a third party hotline (where you’ll have the option to remain anonymous). You deserve to feel comfortable at work.
nicoolspams 5 points 3y ago
Just tell him you are really uncomfortable with what he is saying and if he could refrain from saying it while you are around, and If he still does it ask to talk to your SM about it. You deserve to feel comfortable at work 💜
coolcat411 2 points 3y ago
You deserve to work in an environment you feel safe and protected in. ESPECIALLY as a minor. He shouldn’t be making inappropriate comments regardless of your age, but especially if you’re a minor he should be grown enough to recognize that he’s creating an unsafe and imbalanced work environment for both of you. Talk to somebody higher up in your store that you trust to listen to and believe you. ❤️ I dealt with sexual harassment for months at my last job before I said anything. You deserve to feel safe.
lukecarlson8 2 points 3y ago
I understand where you are coming from as I was one of the few minors at my store till i turned 18. If it makes you feel that uncomfortable just ask them if they can sit down for minute and have a conversation so you can explain hot it is making you feel and ask if they can tone it down or stop. As a ssv they should understand and be able to have a civilized conversation. If still feel uncomfortable sitting one on one maybe ask another coworker or the asm to help mediate a conversation between you two.
nicoolspams 0 points 3y ago
Just tell him you are really uncomfortable with what he is saying and if he could refrain from saying it while you are around, and If he still does it ask to talk to your SM about it. You deserve to feel comfortable at work 💜
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