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Do I tell my SM? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by happydayz395
Other baristas! I have a dilemma. This past week has been extremely exhausting and both physically and mentally. I come home from work in so much pain and so tired I just fall asleep. I thought I was overworked from the holiday.
Turns out it's not that. I'm pregnant! I have a doctors appointment at the end of the month but I have no idea how I will survive until then. The food we serve makes me gag. Like full on gag. On top of that I've been responsible for a good amount of deep cleaning- especially the inside of cabinets and fridges (I swear I must be the only one who does that) and all the squatting is hurting my hips/knees.
Do I tell my SM? Would the rest of the shifts know? I'm not at all saying I don't want to work but I feel like I can't work myself as hard as I used to. Everyone I talk to says you don't need to say anything til like 5 months but I feel like I need to explain why I'm cranky and feeling sick (especially with covid)
Thoughts?
Turns out it's not that. I'm pregnant! I have a doctors appointment at the end of the month but I have no idea how I will survive until then. The food we serve makes me gag. Like full on gag. On top of that I've been responsible for a good amount of deep cleaning- especially the inside of cabinets and fridges (I swear I must be the only one who does that) and all the squatting is hurting my hips/knees.
Do I tell my SM? Would the rest of the shifts know? I'm not at all saying I don't want to work but I feel like I can't work myself as hard as I used to. Everyone I talk to says you don't need to say anything til like 5 months but I feel like I need to explain why I'm cranky and feeling sick (especially with covid)
Thoughts?
sweetcerulean 69 points 2y ago
I would tell your sm. Your shifts would need to know as well so they can make accommodations for you. Congrats btw!
happydayz395 [OP] 14 points 2y ago
Would they need to know the details or just that I need accommodations? Sorry I just started a few months ago and still figuring the company out.
Edit: forgive my manners. Thank you!
Edit: forgive my manners. Thank you!
NOTcreative- 12 points 2y ago
Also call PCC so they can work out accommodations for you.
happydayz395 [OP] 7 points 2y ago
I don't even know what that is...
sweetcerulean 10 points 2y ago
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sweetcerulean 9 points 2y ago
You're totally fine don't worry! It would be best for your sm to know so s/he could help you out and communicate to the shifts how to accommodate you but the shifts don't need to know if you dont want them to. Your health is your business. Don't feel pressured into saying exactly what it is you need accommodations for to others even if they do ask. Just let your sm know that you'd like to keep this private for now and you'd appreciate his/her help in the matter and you should be good
ladycali87 13 points 2y ago
Let your sm and shifts know.
I'm not able to do a lot of deep cleaning stuff while pregnant, specially coming into contact with some of the cleaning products we use.
Congrats on your pregnancy and hopefully no complications!
I'm not able to do a lot of deep cleaning stuff while pregnant, specially coming into contact with some of the cleaning products we use.
Congrats on your pregnancy and hopefully no complications!
bang_ended_scoots 7 points 2y ago
I think they’re legally required to make adjustments for you. I think you also can bend the dress code a bit for maternity!
sunflowercupcakee 5 points 2y ago
Even if she didn’t tell anyone, they will notice if she doesn’t come in or if she is super sad. The 12 week mark is a ridiculous measure though. Personal experience.
I am sorry about y’all’s loss though. It’s one of the hardest things ever
I am sorry about y’all’s loss though. It’s one of the hardest things ever
Js_On_My_Yeet 4 points 2y ago
Yeah tell your SM right away. They won't make you do the more straining tasks, but also they might limit your hours. If you're feeling overworked then take a break. If your SM understands your situation then they'll accommodate you, because they should.
Edit: Congrats!
Edit: Congrats!
trashdumpster1 2 points 2y ago
Yes! Tell your SM. When you do that, you’ll be able to make a plan with your manager that accommodates both your pregnancy and your desire to work. It’ll also make the transition between months much easier. I’ve never been pregnant personally, but recently four of my shifts have been pregnant. If you’d like, I can ask them any questions you have! Congratulations on your pregnancy by the way!
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d_wan4 1 points 2y ago
I went through the same thing. I told my SM and he was very helpful, I was on a short term LOA until I was able to get things with my pregnancy such as meds, scheduling, etc situated.
PM-ME-BAKED-GOODS -17 points 2y ago
I am not telling you not to, but consider that between 10% and 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. If you have a miscarriage, you have to tell every single person who you’ve told you’re pregnant, and then every person those people told that didn’t get the memo, and it’s not a fun process. Just watched my wife go through a lot of tears eyed phone calls because of this.
I would say wait until the 12 week mark, but I am a man so I really have no place to speak.
I would say wait until the 12 week mark, but I am a man so I really have no place to speak.
happydayz395 [OP] 12 points 2y ago
The difference though I don't want them knowing so we can talk and celebrate. It's a medical condition limiting my ability to work. It's more so if something did happen I don't HAVE to explain.
I'd feel much more comfortable saying "I'm not coming in today, I'm bleeding" than having to say "I'm not coming in- i never told you but I'm pregnant and I think I'm having a miscarriage."
I'd feel much more comfortable saying "I'm not coming in today, I'm bleeding" than having to say "I'm not coming in- i never told you but I'm pregnant and I think I'm having a miscarriage."
reb678 10 points 2y ago
I’m a 159 and have work with several women through their pregnancies. There are just certain things you either shouldn’t be doing, or can’t do at certain times.
You’re going to throw up during a shift. It’s expected, you know? You’re pregnant. These things happen. You’ll go through a period where you’ll just have to sit for awhile.
Tell your SM. You should also let your partners know.
We made a little tent area in the back room. For our new mom partners to pump btw. We took those stickup hooks and put a small rope between them, and hung a shower curtain between them. We also move the pastry cart to the middle of the doorway when the pumping is going on the ensure more privacy.
Btw, congratulations!!
You’re going to throw up during a shift. It’s expected, you know? You’re pregnant. These things happen. You’ll go through a period where you’ll just have to sit for awhile.
Tell your SM. You should also let your partners know.
We made a little tent area in the back room. For our new mom partners to pump btw. We took those stickup hooks and put a small rope between them, and hung a shower curtain between them. We also move the pastry cart to the middle of the doorway when the pumping is going on the ensure more privacy.
Btw, congratulations!!
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