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Working at Starbucks vs. Trader Joe’s? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by TinyFlickerboots
Hey, guys!
So I’ve been a barista for a few years and have only ever worked at small local coffee shops. I recently have decided that I want to move out of the state I am currently living in, so wanted to find a job I could easily transfer when that time comes. I was recently hired by Starbucks to work at a new location that is being built. I was hired because of my previous experience and was told that the new location is expected to be very busy.
Here’s the thing: I got a call today from my local Trader Joe’s offering me a job as well. I am now completely torn on what to choose, and was wondering if you guys had any insight? I am looking for a job I can easily transfer but also isn’t super stressful (is working for Starbucks anxiety-inducing?)
Do you love working for Starbucks?
Please give me your thoughts on the matter! Appreciate the help in advance. :)
So I’ve been a barista for a few years and have only ever worked at small local coffee shops. I recently have decided that I want to move out of the state I am currently living in, so wanted to find a job I could easily transfer when that time comes. I was recently hired by Starbucks to work at a new location that is being built. I was hired because of my previous experience and was told that the new location is expected to be very busy.
Here’s the thing: I got a call today from my local Trader Joe’s offering me a job as well. I am now completely torn on what to choose, and was wondering if you guys had any insight? I am looking for a job I can easily transfer but also isn’t super stressful (is working for Starbucks anxiety-inducing?)
Do you love working for Starbucks?
Please give me your thoughts on the matter! Appreciate the help in advance. :)
yukhentai 5 points 2y ago
hmm this may not be helpful but i have a perspective from my best friend who has worked at both trader joes and starbucks and while she loved both, she enjoyed the work culture at trader joes a lot and communicating with customers who are usually less karen-y. howeeever, she says trader joe’s policies and handling of the pandemic turned her off so much that it led to her being terminated. also the customers became monsters. now she wishes she was back at starbucks because the friendships she had with her fellow partners were more stable and intimate and since its a smaller team its easier to communicate. also the starbucks routine is very easy to learn for the most part and any real issues stem from customers or administrative things like scheduling. i honestly think both have drawbacks and benefits and it depends on who can offer you better hours/pay
rio8envy7 1 points 2y ago
It can be stressful and cause anxiety. Not trying to put you off to the idea at Starbucks but it does get that way. Does one pay significantly more than the other?
stardreamer00 1 points 2y ago
Congratulations! I’ve never worked at Trader Joe’s so I can’t compare but I absolutely love it at Starbucks ! I’ve met so many of my friends there(fellow partners) It is also SUPER easy to transfer as a barista to any store/state so that’s a plus for you ! However it is constantly busy and there’s little to no downtime, and it can be anxiety inducing in certain situations but surprisingly in my case my social anxiety got 10 times better since starting !! Also I don’t know the benefits of Trader Joe’s so I would compare the 2 and see what they are offering you and what you would use the most or be most beneficial to you ! Starbucks pays for your online degree from ASU (if that’s something you’re interested in) and so much more but just see what would be of best interest to you!! Good luck ((:
iwantmysharpieback 1 points 2y ago
I have not worked at TJs, but I did work at a midsize chain grocery store for nearly 10yrs. It's a different type of stress there. Mostly traditional "work", with some customer service stuff. Starbs (I've found) is more 50/50. That will vary hugely with department, manager style, etc.
Overall: starbucks is faster paced and more detail. Grocery is slower but higher volume of work. As far as benefits are concerned, I've got zero clue.
Overall: starbucks is faster paced and more detail. Grocery is slower but higher volume of work. As far as benefits are concerned, I've got zero clue.
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