Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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I need help preparing to return to work from disability as a shift supervisor. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by holmesianschizo
So I’ve been on disability for quite a while now after I was T-Boned in a car that left me with neck surgery and herniated discs in my back I was told would go away naturally. I have a bad back. But I’m cleared to go back to work on September first. I don’t want to give anyone any reason to doubt me or think I want excuses made for me. In the past I had trouble delegating but now I can’t do it all because of my back and because there’s no reason I should have to.
Can any SS, ASMs, or SMs give me some feedback on how to prepare and what to expect? I also know there’s been some badmouthing of me since I’ve been on disability for so long so I don’t want to give them any excuse to think less of me.
I have to be mindful of my back and use what I’ve learned from my physical therapist. I was being groomed for ASM before all this happened and now I’ve lost confidence, others have experienced more than me. Please can anyone help me prepare? I’m fine with keeping a binder and a list of things to know and learn and write down.
Can any SS, ASMs, or SMs give me some feedback on how to prepare and what to expect? I also know there’s been some badmouthing of me since I’ve been on disability for so long so I don’t want to give them any excuse to think less of me.
I have to be mindful of my back and use what I’ve learned from my physical therapist. I was being groomed for ASM before all this happened and now I’ve lost confidence, others have experienced more than me. Please can anyone help me prepare? I’m fine with keeping a binder and a list of things to know and learn and write down.
amberleemae 2 points 2y ago
As a SS, don’t be concerned about that bad mouthing. You come to work to work and money; not friends.
I like to make a list of everything that needs to be done on the counter with chalk markers (or pen and paper). Then I make a plan of who needs to do what and write their name of it.
Every store has their own “good time” to do certain tasks based on traffic flow, so try to remember that.
So if you have 10 things, split it up fairly but give yourself a little less bc of your normal shift stuff and your back hurts.
Also connect with one of ss that works your same type of shift and ask how’s it been and how they have been handling things. You can get ideas that way.
Anddddd, as a psychology major, I want to remind you that stress can make injuries feel worse than they actually are! :) Pre-stressing about what people have been saying, how things will flow, etc, that can exasperate your 3/10 pain level to like 7/10 pain level. So just try to keep that in mind :).
I hope you feel better!
I like to make a list of everything that needs to be done on the counter with chalk markers (or pen and paper). Then I make a plan of who needs to do what and write their name of it.
Every store has their own “good time” to do certain tasks based on traffic flow, so try to remember that.
So if you have 10 things, split it up fairly but give yourself a little less bc of your normal shift stuff and your back hurts.
Also connect with one of ss that works your same type of shift and ask how’s it been and how they have been handling things. You can get ideas that way.
Anddddd, as a psychology major, I want to remind you that stress can make injuries feel worse than they actually are! :) Pre-stressing about what people have been saying, how things will flow, etc, that can exasperate your 3/10 pain level to like 7/10 pain level. So just try to keep that in mind :).
I hope you feel better!
coffeesparklez 1 points 2y ago
I was super open about my injury. I couldn't work bar or window for like 3 months. Couldn't put away the order, couldn't deck brush or mop. Couldn't pull the trash can by the brewer. It was more frustrating for me than the people around me. When it was time to do something I would just tell someone to do it. I did things I knew I had the ability for. I would unpack in the backroom while someone brought me boxes. If someone pulled up mats I would sweep. I would pull all the trashes then ask someone to get that last heavy one and take it all to the dumpster for me. I could clean bathrooms and have someone else mop them. I couldn't put away patio furniture, but I could wash dishes while someone else did. You will find your footing. And once i got back moving i knew where my limits were and I could easily stop and delegate. Hey barista, this is killing my injury, let's swap. They knew me and my work ethic and were more than happy to help.
There were definitely days that I pushed too hard because I'm freaking stubborn, and I'd end up crying in pain on a break. Not cool. Try and avoid that!!!
There were definitely days that I pushed too hard because I'm freaking stubborn, and I'd end up crying in pain on a break. Not cool. Try and avoid that!!!
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