The coworkers that are supportive and the customers that you can tell really appreciate what you’re doing! The free drinks are bomb and food mark out each shift. I also love working drive through and seeing all the people going about their day, and seeing the drive through pups!!

Definitely being able to teach people and watch them grow! I also like the free drinks haha

as hard as it is to believe, i love working on holidays. especially in the winter. there’s something about going in when it’s chilly, getting to make the pretty fall drinks and joke around with my coworkers and make people smile. i’ve worked for sbux for two and a half years and holidays are my absolute favorite. it’s hard, it’s busy, it’s chaotic sometimes, but i love it still. plus, it’s almost red apron time and that makes me smile.

I work with awesome partners (for the most part) and I love my SM as well. Remember that everyone makes mistakes, even people who have been there for years, and it’s okay that there’s a learning curve.

I'll tell you a funny story: Someone the other day, Monday, came through the drive thru. Very, very hesitantly, she was ordering, "A tall... I guess, passion tango iced tea, unsweet...." then paused and went, "You know what? Screw it!! I want a venti- you know that secret menu drink?-cotton candy frappuccino!" She was a hoot and in such a good mood, and absolutely made my day! It had been a crazy busy and understaffed day and her cheery attitude at the end of my shift put me in better spirits!

Also. Honestly? The free drinks are great. I LOVE opening or closing shifts when it's real slow and not much business, and you can just chill and idly clean, occasionally make drinks to try out new things, talk with your coworkers. It's great. Last week we had a pause during morning peak and my manager used the limited free time to make me a drink to try :')