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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 01 - 25 - ID#l4y13p
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In need of a lil reassurance after a really rough day. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by angrylilspider
Today was an absolute mess. Two of our neighboring stores are shut down. We got all of their customers. I was not supposed to be working the shift I did but I swapped with a partner because she needed to come in later. There were 4 of us (including the shift) the entire morning and afternoon. A partner who regularly feeds into drama ended up crying on the floor because her feelings got hurt over something that wasn’t even supposed to be malicious. This is the 3rd time this week that she’s cried because someone told her she needs to take it easy and breathe. I can handle myself but I’m also a full time college student and I’m trying to handle 30+ hours a week while also taking care of a new baby. It’s hard. I’m trying here. I’m sorry.

I just want a hug.
feistyone1 5 points 2y ago
I wish I had real advice, but I think the most useful thing I can say right now is that wherever and whoever you are, I appreciate that you must be SO strong to be trying your best (and making it work!) in such a tough situation. I'm so sorry that you're surrounded by people with less maturity or strength of character, and I hope things get better. Hang in there <3
cherycoffee 3 points 2y ago
hey it'll be okay and everything will work out!!! as a fellow partner I appreciate everything you do and how hard you're trying to do your best!!! don't worry over things that you can't control and keep your head up your doing great hon :)
gymnamind 2 points 2y ago
You’ll get through this I promise! It’s tough for all of us right now and the best one can do is relax and take care of ourselves right now and be a little selfish from time to time.
monkeyfatts 1 points 2y ago
Hey there. Have the biggest virtual hug imaginable. Because we are all here with you. It might not feel like it, but we are. And you are strong. And you are powerful. Ive been having a difficult time too. Stress at work and stress at home. But I constantly remind myself to separate myself from the work stress. It sucks. It gets to you. It grinds your gears day in and day out. But you're above it. Its a paycheck. It doesn't have to go home with you. We're all struggling together. I'm sorry your coworker is stressing you out. Im an SSV and my team and I, if we're swamped, we're stressed for sure. But we try to keep the mood light regardless. We tell jokes, calm each other down, and keep our heads down. Because that is the best you can do. And as long as you remind yourself that you are doing the best in your power to perform but more importantly keep yourself above it, it'll be a load off your shoulders. I constantly find myself taking deep breaths and just reminding myself its just a paycheck. It puts food on the table. And that helps me power through. Hang in there. And have another hug. You deserve it.
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