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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 10 - 08 - ID#j7a3ez
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i'm brand new, but i'm already reconsidering my decision to work here. a venti vent and a call for advice (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by indicktator
hi!! i JUST started at starbucks about a month ago and on my very first day of training, my GM asked me to come in 3 hours early for my next training shift- and wouldn't let me go home early. i have a brain malformation that SERIOUSLY affects my short term memory, so when these things happen im really not good at keeping up with them.

when i was openly frustrated with the sudden change in schedule(from coming in at 9:30 to coming in at 6), she asked me if i wanted to work there, obviously threatening my job. she did the same thing the next day, berated me for being frustrated, and praised the girl i was training with for getting there 5, 10 minutes early when i had been getting to the store at LEAST 20 minutes early every shift. she's been constantly telling me im doing everything wrong when she didn't even take the time to train me- all of her attention was put on the other girl and i was completely ignored and told to *stay out of the way.*

now that im actually working, she only schedules me about 20 hours a week, in four hour shifts so im working nearly every day but not making anywhere close to what i need to survive. i feel like i'm a good worker, but every time i see her she finds something wrong with me or the way i'm working. obviously none of this is okay, and i want to say something to corporate, but she's so far up our RM's ass that she covered for him for about a week and im scared it will just get back to her and i'll get punished for complaining.

should i just quit? should i try to go over our RM's head and talk to someone else? i'm just very confused and really upset, any advice would be appreciated.
BobbyBowden93 4 points 2y ago
1. I’m sorry.
2. Sounds like your SM sucks.
3. Try to have a convo with her.
4. Look for other jobs. If you hate it there leave. No minimum wage, 20 hour a week job is worth it if it sucks. You can work somewhere else sucky for more money
indicktator [OP] 4 points 2y ago
its ok! i tried to talk to her today asking about a hat being in the dress code and she started giving me shit for wearing leggings with a knee-length sweater last week because my washer and dryer broke when my house flooded :(

my friend who works at another closeby store suggested that i transfer because i absolutely love everyone else i work with and the company is great, so i think i might talk to her about transferring before my issues because she freaks me out :,)
airernie 3 points 2y ago
Have you asked your SM to have a conversation with you to discuss your concerns? Even if you go over the RM's head the SM is who you'll have to work with on a daily basis.

Best to have it resolved on that level if possible.
indicktator [OP] 4 points 2y ago
she's famously mean in our town, i'm really scared to actually talk to her because she may cut my hours even more, or try to let me go!! i think i'm gonna try to transfer to another closeby store because i don't really have to work with her often but she still freaks me out a little haha
[deleted] 4 points 2y ago
Just a heads up, you’re not elligible to transfer until you’ve at least past your probationary period (3 months) and you’ll need to have a valid reason for requesting a transfer, like you moved or your store cannot accommodate your availability. Not getting along with your manager and not getting enough hours are not considered valid reasons by Starbucks to request a transfer.
indicktator [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I get why they have those rules in place, but it does suck so unfortunately im continuing my job search :( i have an interview at a local restaurant on monday
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