Thank you. I definitely deal with other partners treating me like I'm crazy for daring to be miserable at this place. I've worked at several stores since 2014 so I know it's not just a manager or a crew, it's a problem with the whole dynamic Starbucks creates between the customers and us. For instance, wearing masks is mandated for anyone entering an indoor public space here. In our three hour meeting, during which we were reminded several times about the importance of wearing our masks and frequently washing our hands, we were told that it is company policy to serve people without masks anyway, irregardless of local ordinance. Then the official paperwork claims its because "partner safety is paramount" or whatever, which I would understand if the obvious first goal of this response wasn't to *make the sale*.

The company is a soulless entity, I knew that when I got hired, but the delusion of morality that it publically portrays has become too hard for me to continue to reconcile. I took the leave that was offered today through September. I'm off the schedule two weeks from now and I won't be going back.