Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Transfer Regret (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by greywritinghood
Hey guys! Completely new to this sub, been a partner for about 6 months now. I still work at the store I was hired at, and recently put in a request to transfer to a store much closer to my house. The request got approved today, and I’m set to transfer on March 1st. I’m suddenly having so much regret, and I don’t think I want to leave my home store. Will it be a huge problem for me to talk to my manager about staying? I have really bad anxiety and she is Not Easy to talk to. It’s keeping me up at night. Thank you in advance!
Seriously_jst_4real 2 points 2y ago
Sometimes change is frightening. So are your nerves about changing co-workers, locations? Have you been to the store that you are transferring to? When you started at your job, all of these people that you are used to now, were likely strangers.
Does it seem to be a more stressful work environment? Sometimes getting off peak shifts can be better for transitioning to a new work environment.
Have you met this Store Manager? How do they seem? Maybe swing by your new store off the clock and introduce yourself and ask some of the staff how they feel. Do they feel like their manager takes care of them?
I transferred from my hiring store (I'd been there almost 4 years) to my current store in 2019. And I transferred because I had moved since starting at Starbucks, and was driving about 15 miles to my old store, when there were 3 stores within 5 miles of my current home. It was an adjustment, but I became friends with my new crew. And there may be somethings that are different. But. It doesn't make the change a bad thing.
Does it seem to be a more stressful work environment? Sometimes getting off peak shifts can be better for transitioning to a new work environment.
Have you met this Store Manager? How do they seem? Maybe swing by your new store off the clock and introduce yourself and ask some of the staff how they feel. Do they feel like their manager takes care of them?
I transferred from my hiring store (I'd been there almost 4 years) to my current store in 2019. And I transferred because I had moved since starting at Starbucks, and was driving about 15 miles to my old store, when there were 3 stores within 5 miles of my current home. It was an adjustment, but I became friends with my new crew. And there may be somethings that are different. But. It doesn't make the change a bad thing.
greywritinghood [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I’m definitely the most nervous about leaving my coworkers since we get along so well. I’m secondly nervous about having to relearn where all the stuff is, but I know that will be a way easier transition. I’ve actually worked a shift at this store before, I’ve talked to the manager, and go there as a customer all the time. Everyone there is great, and since I’m a closer I pretty much already know the closers there. The new store is probably going to be less busy than my current store, since mine is one of the more popular ones in the area. My biggest reason for leaving is my manager, she’s just not personable or really even helpful to the closers at all. I don’t even remember the last time I saw her, and in my 6 months here I’ve yet to have a one on one with her or even a conversation. I just want to feel like I’m being seen and like I have a chance to move up eventually
Seriously_jst_4real 1 points 2y ago
I'm an old lady, or, at least the oldest person at my store. If hearing this brings you any comfort. Any feelings you have are yours. And they aren't stupid. But. One thing I've learned is that you have to look at them sometimes and ask yourself, is this something I need to take seriously or is this just me setting an obstacle in front of myself to keep from going forward.
And I'm a closer too, this is my 2nd job. I think it's a fairly universal feeling for closers to feel a little like we're getting the short end of the stick. It always feels like there is so much that needs to be done, and none of it seems to get done in the day. (I'm not talking trash guys, I'm sure it's busy during the morning rush and lunch, I'm just always at my day job during the work week, so I don't have the relevant experience to compare it to.)
Anyway, I'm cheering for you, and Good Luck.
And I'm a closer too, this is my 2nd job. I think it's a fairly universal feeling for closers to feel a little like we're getting the short end of the stick. It always feels like there is so much that needs to be done, and none of it seems to get done in the day. (I'm not talking trash guys, I'm sure it's busy during the morning rush and lunch, I'm just always at my day job during the work week, so I don't have the relevant experience to compare it to.)
Anyway, I'm cheering for you, and Good Luck.
converter-bot 1 points 2y ago
15 miles is 24.14 km
rio8envy7 2 points 2y ago
Why is your anxiety regretting transferring? I just want to understand so I can help if I can.
greywritinghood [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I think the most prominent thing for my anxiety is leaving my coworkers. I really get along with them, and I can tend to have a hard time making friends. We’re all really on the same wavelength and I’m just worried I won’t fit in at the new store I guess. When I type it out it sounds ridiculous but that’s how I feel
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