Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Burnt out too soon (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Peachiiiiiiiiiii
Mild rant:
Does anyone else feel like the only barista that does work? Like not to be rude but I have my moments where I look over and see people just standing there talking or on their phones etc. It’s so exhausting to have to do the most when there’s other people who could be helping. I told a new barista 3 times today how to reassemble cold bar while we were closing and every time I looked over she was just drinking her iced latte and I was like BABE pls. I’m trying to go HOME 😭
I’m not even a seasoned barista, I’m like not even a blond roast bean. I’m still on the green side of things, and yet I can’t help but notice the fact that it feels like I’m ages beyond the other baristas that were hired at the same time as me. Being a closer also means I’m normally working with bare minimum coverage and it’s so frustrating to walk in and see morning crew CRUISING with 8-10 people and night shift gets 2-4. Like girl WHAT is this logic?? We have a peak rush that does just as much as morning crew. I really don’t undersTAND. I hate it here but also love being a barista and AGH.
Should I just quit while I’m ahead? 😔
Does anyone else feel like the only barista that does work? Like not to be rude but I have my moments where I look over and see people just standing there talking or on their phones etc. It’s so exhausting to have to do the most when there’s other people who could be helping. I told a new barista 3 times today how to reassemble cold bar while we were closing and every time I looked over she was just drinking her iced latte and I was like BABE pls. I’m trying to go HOME 😭
I’m not even a seasoned barista, I’m like not even a blond roast bean. I’m still on the green side of things, and yet I can’t help but notice the fact that it feels like I’m ages beyond the other baristas that were hired at the same time as me. Being a closer also means I’m normally working with bare minimum coverage and it’s so frustrating to walk in and see morning crew CRUISING with 8-10 people and night shift gets 2-4. Like girl WHAT is this logic?? We have a peak rush that does just as much as morning crew. I really don’t undersTAND. I hate it here but also love being a barista and AGH.
Should I just quit while I’m ahead? 😔
DaWitcherr 13 points 2y ago
Delegate your ass off. If they don’t listen, make them listen by getting stern if you have to. You don’t have to be a shift lead in order to get on lazy baristas asses. I did it all the time before I got promoted. Now I just get paid to do it a little more lmao. But yes, I feel you, I felt that way sometimes before as well.
Huge_Crab_7425 10 points 2y ago
I feel this way but about the SSVs lol
Other SSV: “I’m the hardest working person here. Nobody works harder than me. Everyone here has no idea what they are doing and it stresses me out”
Also the other SSV: *vanishes during peak and frequently makes huge mistakes with SSV work*
Other SSV: “I’m the hardest working person here. Nobody works harder than me. Everyone here has no idea what they are doing and it stresses me out”
Also the other SSV: *vanishes during peak and frequently makes huge mistakes with SSV work*
MrsOceanGrown 3 points 2y ago
Girrrlll. #mood. Gonna be real with you though. Every job you take, there’s gonna be some kind of drama or boss/employee you can’t handle. Starbucks has taught me how to talk and communicate the right way with people. I’d rather be dealing with Starbucks workplace then any other workplace drama. BUT if you have a better opportunity, take it!! The reason why I’m still a Starbucks barista is because the insurance benefits for my family. Cheapest ever.
xbabyvenusx 3 points 2y ago
Talk to your shift! If that doesn’t help talk to your manager. If that doesn’t help you can talk to district manager or depending where you’re located I can give you the info of the head of partner resources.
catbatparty 2 points 2y ago
Yup I love it when I'm on bar and setting everything up for the evening shifts while the other employees are leaning against counters chatting.
xbabyvenusx 2 points 2y ago
You shouldn’t feel like your struggling if your manager, SSV’s and others do their job properly, but it is possible you need extra hours at night which can be discussed with partner resources if your managers don’t step up
VrginMobile 1 points 2y ago
Yeah it's exhausting. I'm just a bit ahead in procedures of thing of the new group from dec while the others know more about drinks so i always tell them how to do some things. I also feel the struggle of closing with few people but i say talk to your manager about the situation and maybe try to work less days if youcan and focus on yourself for a bit to make a better decision since you know your situation and needs best.
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