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Advice on transferring locations? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by NewPlastic2
I am growing to hate the location I work at. At first, during coffee tasting and training I thought the store I chose would be great. But once I was on my own I found myself breaking down In my car/the bathroom every 10 min/lunch break. I also slightly feel targeted and feel like one of my partners really bosses me around. I also barely get to work on bar, and am always planted at drive window or customer support. There are 3 other new people that came after me and I notice they get more bar practice and aren’t bossed around by said partner. Also I took off and got cat pay for 6 weeks and I feel like my manger used that against me when I didn’t want to be on window. My store is high volume with a drive thru, so I want to look for a different store without a drive thru. Something a little slower to where I don’t feel like my 6 hour shift takes completely everything out of me when I’m pursuing 3 other things outside of Starbucks. I’m really happy about my hours, just not how I feel like I’m busting my ass and wanting to bawl my eyes out hahah. There is no down time in my store no matter the time (even during corona) I’m getting about 30 hours a week and don’t want to compromise that, but feel like I can’t handle working at my store anymore.
How do I go about transferring? Do I find a different store I like and talk to that manager first? Or talk to my manager first? What should I put on the application to switch? When I very first started, like my first week, a partner told me she was transferring stores because of the same feelings I have now. I don’t remember her name because it was my first week, but I seriously need some guidance! I don’t want to ask any of my partners because last time i told someone something it spread around like wildfire (nothing bad But not something I was trying to have every partner know about me) but yeah. Sorry this is so long winded but if anyone has any tips please let me know it will be sooo much appreciated
I have been working with Starbucks for about 3 months now, is that too early to transfer?
How do I go about transferring? Do I find a different store I like and talk to that manager first? Or talk to my manager first? What should I put on the application to switch? When I very first started, like my first week, a partner told me she was transferring stores because of the same feelings I have now. I don’t remember her name because it was my first week, but I seriously need some guidance! I don’t want to ask any of my partners because last time i told someone something it spread around like wildfire (nothing bad But not something I was trying to have every partner know about me) but yeah. Sorry this is so long winded but if anyone has any tips please let me know it will be sooo much appreciated
I have been working with Starbucks for about 3 months now, is that too early to transfer?
3plants 6 points 3y ago
Im in the opposite boat, and am thinking that I may have to leave my wonderful store for one in a whole new state I've never been to. Once you find a non-toxic and well functioning team, you'll start enjoying work and everything truly comes together. I wish you the best!
119888 5 points 3y ago
I first want to apologise for this long reply. I really just want to share my experience with you and give you hope!
I went through the exact same thing/feeling about a year ago. Your not alone, I'm sorry this has been your experience. I'm sure your doing a great job and it sucks to hear your not happy. I can definitely relate. My transferring experience was awkward but well worth the awkwardness. Definitely speak to your manager before speaking to a new manager, they are all connected.
I sat & spoke to my manager telling her my intentions and why( I just said I wanted to be closer to my house, which was true but I was also miserable at my drive thru location and wanted to be in a cafe. No need to share that part lol) then I went to 2 or 3 other locations mid-day, mid week to be sure managers were in and had time to speak to me. I just politely asked to speak to a manager, told them where I was currently working and my intentions to transfer. If they were fully staffed, they would happily send me to another nearby store where they last heard of transfers being welcomed.
The third store I tried was the one that welcomed me to their team. So I went to work the next day happy to print the transfer form( which can only be done on a store computer) and give it filled out and signed to my manager. Although she was upset (a passive aggressive attitude) she informed me she heard from my new manager the day before, he must've called her as soon as I left. I'm sure he just wanted to know what kind of worker I was but I was still shocked because he called so fast.
Other than the initial conversations and the time it takes to get approved by the DM, transferring is a very smooth process. Good luck to you! I hope the grass is greener on the other side, it was for me! I never even went back to my last store for my tips. Good riddance to them lol!
I went through the exact same thing/feeling about a year ago. Your not alone, I'm sorry this has been your experience. I'm sure your doing a great job and it sucks to hear your not happy. I can definitely relate. My transferring experience was awkward but well worth the awkwardness. Definitely speak to your manager before speaking to a new manager, they are all connected.
I sat & spoke to my manager telling her my intentions and why( I just said I wanted to be closer to my house, which was true but I was also miserable at my drive thru location and wanted to be in a cafe. No need to share that part lol) then I went to 2 or 3 other locations mid-day, mid week to be sure managers were in and had time to speak to me. I just politely asked to speak to a manager, told them where I was currently working and my intentions to transfer. If they were fully staffed, they would happily send me to another nearby store where they last heard of transfers being welcomed.
The third store I tried was the one that welcomed me to their team. So I went to work the next day happy to print the transfer form( which can only be done on a store computer) and give it filled out and signed to my manager. Although she was upset (a passive aggressive attitude) she informed me she heard from my new manager the day before, he must've called her as soon as I left. I'm sure he just wanted to know what kind of worker I was but I was still shocked because he called so fast.
Other than the initial conversations and the time it takes to get approved by the DM, transferring is a very smooth process. Good luck to you! I hope the grass is greener on the other side, it was for me! I never even went back to my last store for my tips. Good riddance to them lol!
Caffeine_Slinger 3 points 3y ago
Sorry you're having such a rough go of it at your current location. That's no fun.
I may be wrong about this (if I am I hope someone will correct me) but I'm pretty sure you can only transfer after 6 months.
As far as getting bossed around by other partners goes, you're still pretty new on the job. More experienced partners are trying to keep everything running smoothly, knocking out task lists for the shift, etc. Their focus is less narrow than yours is while you're still learning the ropes. And some of them are also trying to establish their readiness to advance into being a trainer, an ssv, what have you. Coaching is part of that. So, don't take it personally.
Even if you are experiencing tension with some of your other partners, trust that it will pass. Nothing social is etched in stone--good or bad. Bring your sense of humor to work with you every day. Laughing while you all work well together on busy shifts has a way of wiping negativity clean.
When it comes to getting more time on bar: tell your shift supervisors. Watch how your favorite barista makes not just each drink but also how they sequence drinks on bar. Ask questions. Ask a million questions, if you need to. Better to ask than to let anyone think you're cool with getting it wrong. Ask your shift if you can cover a 10 or two on bar, per shift . Just let them know you're eager to build those skills too. They want and need you to be solid on every station, so you've got that working in your favor.
Worst case scenario: you've got 3 months to build your skills, making you a more appealing candidate for different location. Best case: you dig in, get great at all facets of the job and start really enjoying working with your current crew.
Good luck!
I may be wrong about this (if I am I hope someone will correct me) but I'm pretty sure you can only transfer after 6 months.
As far as getting bossed around by other partners goes, you're still pretty new on the job. More experienced partners are trying to keep everything running smoothly, knocking out task lists for the shift, etc. Their focus is less narrow than yours is while you're still learning the ropes. And some of them are also trying to establish their readiness to advance into being a trainer, an ssv, what have you. Coaching is part of that. So, don't take it personally.
Even if you are experiencing tension with some of your other partners, trust that it will pass. Nothing social is etched in stone--good or bad. Bring your sense of humor to work with you every day. Laughing while you all work well together on busy shifts has a way of wiping negativity clean.
When it comes to getting more time on bar: tell your shift supervisors. Watch how your favorite barista makes not just each drink but also how they sequence drinks on bar. Ask questions. Ask a million questions, if you need to. Better to ask than to let anyone think you're cool with getting it wrong. Ask your shift if you can cover a 10 or two on bar, per shift . Just let them know you're eager to build those skills too. They want and need you to be solid on every station, so you've got that working in your favor.
Worst case scenario: you've got 3 months to build your skills, making you a more appealing candidate for different location. Best case: you dig in, get great at all facets of the job and start really enjoying working with your current crew.
Good luck!
thehalima 3 points 3y ago
Are you me?
It feels better to know that I’m not the only person who’s struggling at their store. OP I wish you the best, you deserve to be happy.
It feels better to know that I’m not the only person who’s struggling at their store. OP I wish you the best, you deserve to be happy.
PossibleWishbone1 2 points 3y ago
People have always said to me” You can’t let other people get to you” or “it’s not your job to make others like you.” “Just go to work, do your job and come home. You’re not there to make friends” but in reality, all of these things aren’t worth withstanding for the sake of your mental health and psyche. If you are unhappy (which you clearly are) then leave. I know we don’t sign up to all have a kumbaya and hold hands but we also don’t sign up to get mistreated by others.
I don’t like my location either and am finding the proper way to transfer. The vibe that my other coworkers give off is...odd. They talk to each other but they don’t talk to me (I’m a fairly new partner so whatever problems they have with me, idk.) I also hear them whispering about other people (including me). I actually use to work for Starbucks before and the whole team got along. We helped one another when we didn’t know how to do things, we even hung out in a big group/outing after work one day so it was a big transition to be placed in a store where the partners “act” like they like you but they don’t.
Point is, don’t let anyone else make you feel bad about your decision. Not even the person that’s responsible for doing the transfer for you. I’ve heard stories of managers telling partners they can’t just leave because their coworkers are assholes but F*** it. Do whatever you feel is better for you.
If you couldn’t tell, I’m not sure how to transfer because I’ve never done it but I just want you to know you’re not alone 👍🏽
I don’t like my location either and am finding the proper way to transfer. The vibe that my other coworkers give off is...odd. They talk to each other but they don’t talk to me (I’m a fairly new partner so whatever problems they have with me, idk.) I also hear them whispering about other people (including me). I actually use to work for Starbucks before and the whole team got along. We helped one another when we didn’t know how to do things, we even hung out in a big group/outing after work one day so it was a big transition to be placed in a store where the partners “act” like they like you but they don’t.
Point is, don’t let anyone else make you feel bad about your decision. Not even the person that’s responsible for doing the transfer for you. I’ve heard stories of managers telling partners they can’t just leave because their coworkers are assholes but F*** it. Do whatever you feel is better for you.
If you couldn’t tell, I’m not sure how to transfer because I’ve never done it but I just want you to know you’re not alone 👍🏽
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