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Manager called to hire, should I take it? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by bitesuit
Background: I recently moved to a state where full time is only 32 hours, I'm used to 40+. My current(?) job's hours severely fluctuate depending on how busy we are, holidays I might hit 38 or over 40, but after Christmas I've been getting fewer and fewer, cut down to barely part time, 15-25. I'd been considering quitting and looking for a new job for a few months anyway.
I put in an application for a part time gig at sbux last month or the month before, can't remember, and just got a call today from a manager wanting to interview. I haven't been to work in over a week as of today and I have bills to pay, my job also does not offer any benefits whatsoever and I can't afford insurance and all that other basic necessity shit. I know this is super controversial considering we should all be staying home, but some of us don't have much choice right now and have zero safety net.
My questions are: is it worth it to work at sbux right now? I've read a few partner threads and I understand that hours are being cut for a lot of people, would I actually be able to work decent hours or would they ultimately be cut to very PT? I know it's DT only at the moment. I'm also considering this for the long term as well as right now, since sbux offers some decent benefits that I could definitely make use of, and more consistent hours than what I'm currently doing. Also, question, if a state's "full time" isn't a full 40 hours, can a corporate chain still give employees what I assume would be considered overtime then, after 32 hours, if requested? Basically would I be able to work real hours, because with the wages I'd be earning, it is NOT feasible in my city for someone who only works the state's definition of full time for under $15/h to afford to live, like, at all.
(I live in a dumb southern state that isn't doing much to help its citizens in situations like this right now, my ability to receive benefits is uncertain)
I put in an application for a part time gig at sbux last month or the month before, can't remember, and just got a call today from a manager wanting to interview. I haven't been to work in over a week as of today and I have bills to pay, my job also does not offer any benefits whatsoever and I can't afford insurance and all that other basic necessity shit. I know this is super controversial considering we should all be staying home, but some of us don't have much choice right now and have zero safety net.
My questions are: is it worth it to work at sbux right now? I've read a few partner threads and I understand that hours are being cut for a lot of people, would I actually be able to work decent hours or would they ultimately be cut to very PT? I know it's DT only at the moment. I'm also considering this for the long term as well as right now, since sbux offers some decent benefits that I could definitely make use of, and more consistent hours than what I'm currently doing. Also, question, if a state's "full time" isn't a full 40 hours, can a corporate chain still give employees what I assume would be considered overtime then, after 32 hours, if requested? Basically would I be able to work real hours, because with the wages I'd be earning, it is NOT feasible in my city for someone who only works the state's definition of full time for under $15/h to afford to live, like, at all.
(I live in a dumb southern state that isn't doing much to help its citizens in situations like this right now, my ability to receive benefits is uncertain)
bloodyspit 6 points 3y ago
it is a rough job and requires tons of learning but the pay is halfway decent right now and there are always hours that you can pick up whether at your store or another
bbfawns 1 points 3y ago
They’re most likely not going to give you overtime.
snowpeech 1 points 3y ago
I wouldn't count too much on overtime pay. I know my store manager watches that pretty closely to avoid paying it. It might be different with the store you hire into, but in all my past work experiences, managers hate paying OT.
I do think Starbucks is worth it for the benefits - especially health insurance. Hourly pay isn't that great (usually just a little over minimum). I'm not sure what your other options are, but in the city I live in, Dairy Queen pays $3/hr more than Sbux, the drive-through BBQ pays $2/hr more... But it's things like health insurance, flexible schedule, and an awesome manager (and partners!) that keep me around.
Again, I don't know what the situation is like in your area right now, whether a ton of stores closed or if partners stuck around to work through the pandemic. But even if you're hired, you might not start for another few weeks (again, just judging by my experience - I was supposed to train someone before all of the shelter in place rules started, but now it doesn't seem like we can get scheduled until after.. but things are different from store to store, so who knows.)
I do think Starbucks is worth it for the benefits - especially health insurance. Hourly pay isn't that great (usually just a little over minimum). I'm not sure what your other options are, but in the city I live in, Dairy Queen pays $3/hr more than Sbux, the drive-through BBQ pays $2/hr more... But it's things like health insurance, flexible schedule, and an awesome manager (and partners!) that keep me around.
Again, I don't know what the situation is like in your area right now, whether a ton of stores closed or if partners stuck around to work through the pandemic. But even if you're hired, you might not start for another few weeks (again, just judging by my experience - I was supposed to train someone before all of the shelter in place rules started, but now it doesn't seem like we can get scheduled until after.. but things are different from store to store, so who knows.)
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