Yo for real, I definitely feel more fatigued after a shift than before. Our transaction rates are taking a hit but it doesn't feel like it tho.

for REAL though my store was breaking records last week. people are crazy

Gloves are no cleaner than washed hands lmfaoooo


And I’m for damn sure not changing my gloves between every other drink. She can suck my whole ass

Did the bitch still get her drink tho? Betcha she did
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Some lady came through and was ranting to me about how she was in the medical industry and we shouldn't be touching anyone's lids and blah blah blah and I was so pissed. It was the first time I've ever had the desire to split in someone's drink, tbh.

Extreme but understable. I can't afford to miss a check personally
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I recommend double checking if your state has announced a state of emergency yet. If it has, then dont officially quit. Choose to stay at home and inform your supervisors and manager that you wont be coming in or leaving your home due to the official state of emergency.

THEN if they fire you, file for unemployment.

In the mean time search for job apps because getting a new job always takes a couple of weeks- just enligh time to wait everything out.

Yeah not even a worldwide health crisis will cancel a happy hour
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Yeah I've accepted my fate as well. I feel you 100%

Yup, capitalism... Gotta love it..

No I did not, holy shit! We are definitely not closing then. Lol

Oh shit, now that's a real problem!
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Def no point to come in then if you have to pay for child-care. This is why you need to return to school if you don’t already have some type
of degree or other advanced skill that will make you good money. Starbucks isn’t a career or something to make a life out of. It’s just unfeasible, with Murphy’s law and all, and will eventually chew you up and spit you out. You can work there for years and never even get a promotion. They don’t give a fuck about you and will fire you as soon as you don’t meet their overly rigorous and pretty much abusive standards.

Not that anyone gives a fuck, really, but the less replaceable you are the better you are treated, the more money you make, and are also able to find a new job easier. Whatever situation you’re in that you think you can’t “afford” to quit or work less hours, step back and really re-examine it. Short of your parents sucking ass and not being able to help you, and having multiple children before you should have, I see no reason to be able to give up whatever has you trapped there. Like pride to live on your own without asking for parents help, a relationship where you have your own apartment with a boyfriend/girlfriend or something. I’ve been there, done that. I had an ex-girlfriend whom never let me return to college from the time I was 21-28, and I thought our apartment and life together was the most important thing since we had a son. (Also, being 21 you’re practically still a baby, still quite fresh out of high school, but 11 short years later and you’re 14 years out of high school). We broke up, and I finally did return at 29, with my parents help. My ex and I still share custody of our son. The thing I regret most was staying with my ex-girlfriend for so long, and wasting 7 years just “working to get by” because it was “the most important thing” at the time. And going from somebody who was still practically a stupid teenager to now a true ass adult who knew I needed to change
My life, NO MATTER WHAT. I refused to work shit jobs or be completely taken advantage of anymore.

I even tried to work 30-40 hours a week at Starbucks while IN school, but couldn’t handle it. I told my wife I’m quitting or working less hours no matter what. Because I have no option, and need to graduate asap, and she understood the importance. There’s ways to get money like financial aid and student loan refunds, and working during light semesters. In the long run it will be much better for me/you and is worth a temporary sacrifice. I’m very close to graduation now, at 32 years old on the 15th. I have a good gpa, and everything has been working out thanks to my family and my own hard work. I understand not everyone’s family will be as helpful as mine, or are even alive, but you’d be surprised what your parents are probably willing to do to see you succeed if they are alive.

Not gonna lie that first half of ur comment had me on edge, LMAO

Always appreciate the support, thank you.

A lot of the offices by us have closed too, our transactions have dropped no doubt. But people still come regardless so we're fucked. Lol

my state has declared a state of emergency, closed all public schools for a month and universities for 2 weeks. and no talks of closing our cafe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (I live in maryland)

Which they will not provide btw. Lol

Yea i totally believe that, as much as I hate the culture around our work there aren't too many companies that offer better alternatives (at least at the entry level).

As far as I know you can't wear gloves or masks, but ultimately corporate will trickle that information to each district depending on your areas' situation (I assume)

Oh wow! Now that's surprising. Has that area become a hot spot?

If we close because of Corvid then we get paid time off. So you still get your pay check either way.

And this is why our country sucks. We need some type of emergency program to help with stuff like this. Also, if you have rent but work at starbucks, I really hope it’s either a room-mate situation and you are in college. Trying to afford your own place at Starbucks and not going to college sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Things like this in life are all to common. You need more money saved up, and marketable skills.

Yo same, living that check to check life.
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Our company does offer disaster relief, but that can be a pain to receive. You know politics and all that nonsense.

Harsh, but you're not wrong. I see your POV. Not scared tho just need the fucking money.

They closed down all the public schools around here.