Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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(19yr F) working 2 jobs, late again to SB (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by spicypotatogurl
I am now working 2 jobs because my boyfriend I'm living with got laid off and can't find work, so I'm working as much as I can.
Today I forgot I had taken a shift starting at 10AM and got to SB by 10:30. The last time I was late by ONLY FOUR MINUTES (because the schedule was revised without my knowledge), my ASM screamed at me in front of everyone that if I was scheduled for 11AM, I needed to be clocking in and in uniform at that time. So I was scared I'd get that type of reaction again.
But my SM was super cool and sweet about it. Asked if I was doing okay, we talked about the stresses of life and she was totally understanding. And even though I already talked to my ASM about that incident and we hashed it out, I told my SM about it and she said my ASM needed to "calm down" and that she would talk to her about it. So that's a relief. Glad it all worked out.
Today I forgot I had taken a shift starting at 10AM and got to SB by 10:30. The last time I was late by ONLY FOUR MINUTES (because the schedule was revised without my knowledge), my ASM screamed at me in front of everyone that if I was scheduled for 11AM, I needed to be clocking in and in uniform at that time. So I was scared I'd get that type of reaction again.
But my SM was super cool and sweet about it. Asked if I was doing okay, we talked about the stresses of life and she was totally understanding. And even though I already talked to my ASM about that incident and we hashed it out, I told my SM about it and she said my ASM needed to "calm down" and that she would talk to her about it. So that's a relief. Glad it all worked out.
Psychedelic_Doughnut 154 points 3y ago
Ya ASM needs to take a MF Xanax
lilBalzac 63 points 3y ago
Sometimes the SM secretly wants the ASM to be a hard-ass. Like when the Vice Principal is strict do the Principal can be all nice. Good cop, bad cop... or maybe they need a Xanax.
Psychedelic_Doughnut 12 points 3y ago
That’s evil but an effective
lilBalzac 7 points 3y ago
It is a heavy world, my friend, and that's not just the magic crullers talking.
goddamnlizardkingg 11 points 3y ago
i’ve only worked with incompetent ASMs bc my SM was the best in our district (it mightve been a bigger range i’m not sure) so she had to train up all the ASMs who sucked. usually ones that got their own stores and tanked horribly but were already on that power trip
0hPerfect 14 points 3y ago
Regarding your BF job. Tell him to check out Instacart. My son just got a job there, it’s really easy and right now it’s booming and people are tipping higher...just a thought. :)
spicypotatogurl [OP] 9 points 3y ago
Oh he is doing insta cart actually. Or he signed up for it. He's done some batches, but now his app is glitching really bad and he can't get any orders now. It's really frustrating for the both of us.
0hPerfect 9 points 3y ago
Might be glitching b/c so many are on it? Idk good luck my friend. It’s all been so stressful for everyone. We all feel your pain. Don’t stress about your job either. You are in high demand there and you’re showing up. Try to let the negativity roll off your back from your coworker. If all else fails you can take the CAT pay. And just work your other job for now. I have 2 jobs too, not easy to do🙏🏻🙌🏻
spicypotatogurl [OP] 8 points 3y ago
Thank you, good luck to you as well 😊
all_teh_bacon 5 points 3y ago
Take a look at doordash as well! I’m making close to $200 a day right now and the payouts are instant
rhondasmelody 5 points 3y ago
If you do this, please calculate gas mileage and include half of your phone bill for expenses. They don't take out money and when they hand you a 1099 misc you'll owe a ridiculous amount of money. When you've calculated your miles and such you can claim them as an expense and end up owing nothing.
Edit: this regards taxes
Edit: this regards taxes
ineededafu--ingname 10 points 3y ago
Okay I'm a shift in a district that honestly sucks and needs a lot of improvment, but I'm gonna tell you about how your ASM should have handled the first interaction.
1) have the "RT means clocking in uniform" talk calmly
2) ask if there was a reason as to why you where late and see if it was a one off thing or if you where just having a bad day ect.
3) realized you are human and shit happens and as long as it's not recurrent it's not a problem
Now on another note. I work 2 jobs and am a full time student woth a massive anxiety/panic disorder (I know that shit can happen and that blairites need care, i have ben there too) and I make it known that on my shifts if you are having a bad day all you have to do is tell me. You will be met with discretion and kindness. I will put you in the position that best works with your mental state. If you cant deal with people and need an hour to get your head right, sweet pea you can task and clean and get your head right. If you need to be busy so you can ignore life welcome to bar and secondary cleaning tasks. If you need to be at a slower pace CS and sliding people out for breaks.
IT IS MANAGMENTS JOB TO ENSURE YOU ARE OKAY AND THE SHIFT CAN RUN. THE SHIFT CAN NOT RUN AND WILL NOT RUN IF BARISTAS ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO THRIVE.
If your ASM ever beats you down like that again. Tell them that you fully understand where they are coming from and that you will not be making a habit of X behaviors. Be annoyingly respectful when they are being a dick and you will then gain leverage. This leverage gives you the opportunity to bring the situation up later kn the shift and where you can explain what happened and it not come off as making up excuses. If they are still a dick well you noe can report to you SM saying you where calm nd kind and met with disrespect and that will not end well for your ASM.
1) have the "RT means clocking in uniform" talk calmly
2) ask if there was a reason as to why you where late and see if it was a one off thing or if you where just having a bad day ect.
3) realized you are human and shit happens and as long as it's not recurrent it's not a problem
Now on another note. I work 2 jobs and am a full time student woth a massive anxiety/panic disorder (I know that shit can happen and that blairites need care, i have ben there too) and I make it known that on my shifts if you are having a bad day all you have to do is tell me. You will be met with discretion and kindness. I will put you in the position that best works with your mental state. If you cant deal with people and need an hour to get your head right, sweet pea you can task and clean and get your head right. If you need to be busy so you can ignore life welcome to bar and secondary cleaning tasks. If you need to be at a slower pace CS and sliding people out for breaks.
IT IS MANAGMENTS JOB TO ENSURE YOU ARE OKAY AND THE SHIFT CAN RUN. THE SHIFT CAN NOT RUN AND WILL NOT RUN IF BARISTAS ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO THRIVE.
If your ASM ever beats you down like that again. Tell them that you fully understand where they are coming from and that you will not be making a habit of X behaviors. Be annoyingly respectful when they are being a dick and you will then gain leverage. This leverage gives you the opportunity to bring the situation up later kn the shift and where you can explain what happened and it not come off as making up excuses. If they are still a dick well you noe can report to you SM saying you where calm nd kind and met with disrespect and that will not end well for your ASM.
AbusedCho 5 points 3y ago
I'm glad that your SM understands your situation! Nothing beats having an amazing boss to talk to. Screw your ASM for throwing things out of proportions. They shouldn't have humilated you in front of everyone. Extremely unprofessional. Especially with what is going on right now, they should have been more understanding, what if an emergency happened prior to your shift? Shame on them.
You are an amazing hard worker for working 2 jobs during this pandemic. I have worked 2 jobs at the same time before, went up to 5 at one point. It is extremely stressful and the anxiety running between jobs without being late is exhausting. Please take care of yourself!
You are an amazing hard worker for working 2 jobs during this pandemic. I have worked 2 jobs at the same time before, went up to 5 at one point. It is extremely stressful and the anxiety running between jobs without being late is exhausting. Please take care of yourself!
spicypotatogurl [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Awe thank you. It means so much to have such a supportive community of fellow partners encouraging me. It is so very nerve wracking, but I'm trying to manage. This is the third time in my life that I'm working two jobs at once.
AbusedCho 5 points 3y ago
I completely understand what you mean. I have really bad anxiety. I have a panic attacks while driving to work, especially because I live far (\~40min). Speeding and hoping that I will make it on time and beat my Map's ETA. I always worry that my partners are going to hate me. However, when I call the store, they tell me "it's okay! drive safe"
It won't completely stop the nerves, but just try to remember. Y**ou are worth more than a cup of coffee. You are worth more than your job.** Things happen, and if people can't understand that, then they can suck it. **You are doing the best you can and that is what matters.**
We are the same age. Every time I tell someone how many jobs I've worked, they're shocked. It's bittersweet to find someone to relate to about this. Especially at a young age. But it's nice to not feel alone.
It won't completely stop the nerves, but just try to remember. Y**ou are worth more than a cup of coffee. You are worth more than your job.** Things happen, and if people can't understand that, then they can suck it. **You are doing the best you can and that is what matters.**
We are the same age. Every time I tell someone how many jobs I've worked, they're shocked. It's bittersweet to find someone to relate to about this. Especially at a young age. But it's nice to not feel alone.
spicypotatogurl [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Awe thats good that they're understanding at least. Yep they can suck it, every single one of them.
Wow, yeah it is rare to find people my own age who've also worked so much. People my age are pretty eh and lazy in my area.
Wow, yeah it is rare to find people my own age who've also worked so much. People my age are pretty eh and lazy in my area.
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